Dismounting Post Driver; Dismounting Post Driver From Base Plate.32; Post Driver Disassembly - Shaver HD-8-S Operator's & Parts Manual

associated repairs must be performed with the
main carriage channel and drives ram in a
horizontal position, such as on a suitable
pallet, or heavy-duty support stands.
Refer to Dismounting Post Driver
Machine/Power Source section for steps to
remove Post Driver from a tractor or other
power source.

Dismounting Post Driver

from Base Plate
1. Secure the Post Driver upright to an
appropriate overhead lifting device to
prevent tipping (large arrow below).
A
A
Proper lifting device (large arrow above) when detaching
Driver from Base Plate.
2. Disconnect drive cylinder to valve hose and
drain fluid into a suitable container.
3. On Hydraulic Base Plate tighten Cylinder
Stop Bolt and nut ('B' above).
from
B
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4. Remove cotter pins and two ( 2 )
P l a t e P i n s
connect the Base P l a t e to the Post Driver
(applies to manual or hydraulic models).
NOTE: If necessary,
mounting pins with penetrating oil to assist pin
removal.
5. The upright assembly is heavy. Use
appropriate lifting device to position the Post
Driver assembly horizontally, on suitable
stands, pallet, or blocks on the ground.

Post Driver Disassembly

1. Remove Road Lock Pin and slide the Main
Carriage Channel up as far as possible, to
relieve tension on the Springs.
2. For HD-8/HD-10 Drivers connect retaining
strap (A) to both Upper Spring eyes (B), with
the strap positioned around the top of the
Drive Ram Lift Yoke Bar (C) as shown below.
B
D
A
C
A
3. For HD-8/HD-10 use retaining strap to pull
Springs up and off Upper Spring Bracket.
Carefully loosen the retaining strap to release
tension from the Springs.
4. For HD-12 carefully loosen and remove two
upper return spring retaining bolts. NOTE:
B a s e
( ' A ' a b o v e )
lubricate channel
B
A
that
an