Ezee-On 1450 Operator's Manual

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Ezee-On
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL 1450 3 POINT HITCH
POST DRIVER
CATEGORY Ι and ΙΙ MOUNT
includes
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
and
PARTS LIST
Manufactured
Vegreville, Alberta
Ezee-On Manufacturing
By
Canada
722F
PRINTED IN CANADA

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  • Page 1 Ezee-On OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL 1450 3 POINT HITCH POST DRIVER CATEGORY Ι and ΙΙ MOUNT includes ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST Manufactured Vegreville, Alberta Ezee-On Manufacturing Canada 722F PRINTED IN CANADA...
  • Page 2 Except as set forth above, Ezee-On Manufacturing shall have no obligation or liability of any kind on account of any of its equipment and shall not be liable for special or consequential damages.
  • Page 3 Ezee-On, such use affects its performance or reliability. 3. If the equipment has been altered or repaired in a manner which, in the sole judgment of Ezee-On, affects its performance, stability or reliability.
  • Page 4 EZEE-ON MANUFACTURING Warranty Registration Form NOTE: Warranty reimbursement is contingent upon product registration. Please complete this form and forward by mail or fax to the address above. OWNER’S NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE/ PROVINCE: POSTAL/ ZIP CODE: PHONE #: EMAIL Address:...
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION THANK YOU for choosing to purchase this Ezee-On implement, we are confident you will be impressed with its performance. In addition to the traditional values of simplicity, reliability and durability, your new EZEE-ON implement incorporates a number of operational and safety features. We urge you to familiarize yourself with the maintenance and operation of your implement by reading this Manual thoroughly and completely.
  • Page 6: Safety Recommendations

    SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Watch for this symbol. It identifies important safety messages. When you see this symbol, read the safety message carefully. GENERAL SAFETY 1. Do not mount post driver on tractors weighing less than 3000 lbs (1360 Kgs). Operating or transporting post driver mounted on a tractor weighing less than 3000 lbs (1360.
  • Page 7: Operating Safety

    OPERATING SAFETY 1. Never allow anyone near the post driver when you are performing operating functions. 2. When tilting, raising or lowering the hammer, keep all persons away from the post driver. 3. Wear safety glasses and hand wear to protect against splinters. 4.
  • Page 8: Storage Safety

    MAINTENANCE 1. Never work on the hammer when it is in the raised or partially raised position. If hammer fell, operator or person(s) nearby could be seriously injured or killed. 2. Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin, causing serious personal injury. Before disconnecting lines, be sure to relieve all pressure.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: USE A HOIST OR ADEQUATE MANPOWER TO LIFT HEAVY COMPONENTS IN PLACE. ATTEMPTING TO LIFT HEAVY COMPONENTS BY YOURSELF COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. 1. See ILL. 1. Join 2 spool valve, arrow 1, and single spool valve, arrow 2, with one (1) 3/4" N.P.T.
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  • Page 11: Important Note

    ASSEMBLY CONTINUED: 3. Attaching hydraulic hose and fittings. See ILL. 3 on page 5. IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE TEFLON TAPE TO SEAL HYDRAULIC HOSES AND FITTINGS. IF PIECES OF TAPE GETS INTO THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM THEY MAY PLUG SMALL ORIFICES. IMPORTANT: CLEANLINESS IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN HOOKING UP THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
  • Page 12 MOUNTING POST DRIVER A) Category Ι, see ILL. 4. Move both hitch inner tubes, arrow 1, IN so hole “A” aligns with hole in outer tube. Install a 1/2" x 3" bolt in hole, secure bolt with 1/2" locknut. Place each lower arm of 3 point hitch over draw pin, arrow 1. Secure with lock pin supplied with tractor’s 3 point hitch.
  • Page 13 MOUNTING POST DRIVER CONTINUED: c) ADJUSTING LIMITS OF THREE POINT HITCH – To allow safe operation of post driver the upper and lower limits of 3 point hitch must be set as follows: • Set lower limit so post driver legs rest on the ground. Upper link may have to be adjusted so all legs rest on the ground. •...
  • Page 14 MOUNTING POST DRIVER CONTINUED: CAUTION: IF THE TORQUE ARM CHAIN OF P.T.O PUMP IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED, SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE PUMP AND HYDRAULIC CIRCUITRY COULD OCCUR. (THIS IS NOT A WARRANTABLE FAILURE). DANGER: ALWAYS STAY CLEAR OF P.T.O. WHEN IT IS ENGAGED. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WILL RESULT IF CLOTHING, HAIR OR LIMBS ARE CAUGHT IN P.T.O.
  • Page 15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PREPARING POST DRIVER FOR OPERATION To mount post driver to tractors’ 3 point hitch, refer to subsections ΑA≅ to “D” of section 4 on pages 8 to 10. CAUTION: DO NOT MOUNT POST DRIVER ON TRACTOR WEIGHING LESS THAN 3000 LBS (1360 KGS) AND TRACTOR NOT EQUIPPED WITH ROPS PROTECTION.
  • Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED: CAUTION: KNOW THE FUNCTIONS OF EACH HYDRAULIC LEVER BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH OPERATIONS. CAUTION: WHEN TILTING, RAISING OR LOWERING THE HAMMER, KEEP ALL PERSONS AWAY FROM POST DRIVER. WARNING: FLUID ESCAPING FROM A VERY SMALL HOLE CAN BE ALMOST INVISIBLE. USE A PIECE OF CARDBOARD OR WOOD, RATHER THAN HANDS, TO SEARCH FOR SUSPECTED LEAKS.
  • Page 17 SECTION 2 OF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED: DANGER: NEVER ALLOW PERSON OR PERSONS TO STAND NEAR HAMMER WHEN POST DRIVER IS BEING OPERATED. THIS POST DRIVER IS DESIGNED TO BE OPERATED BY ONE PERSON ONLY . SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WILL RESULT IF A PERSON IS STRUCK BY A FALLING OR TILTING HAMMER.
  • Page 18 SECTION 3 OF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED: WARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE TRACTOR’S P.T.O. SAFETY SHIELD IS INSTALLED. DANGER: CONTACT LOCAL UTILITY COMPANIES FOR UNDERGROUND SERVICES BEFORE INSTALLING POSTS. DANGER: WHEN DRIVING POSTS, ALWAYS WATCH FOR OVERHEAD POWER LINES. IF POST DRIVER MAKES CONTACT WITH POWER LINES, OPERATOR OR THOSE NEARBY COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED.
  • Page 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED: To transport post driver, proceed as follows: See ILL. 13. Lower hammer cylinder to bottom. Rotate hammer by activating lower cylinder, arrow 1, so top of hammer is in 12 o’clock position. (Viewed from rear of tractor). Tilt hammer in by contracting upper tilt cylinder, arrow 2.
  • Page 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED: MAST EXTENSION KIT (INSTALLATION) - Instructions to convert from low hammer to high hammer. (OPTIONAL) IMPORTANT: TO PREVENT POST DRIVER FROM FALLING WHILE CONVERTING HAMMER, ATTACH POST DRIVER TO TRACTOR. a) See ILL. 14. With post driver mounted on tractor, position hammer so it is in a vertical position, then raise hammer so rubber bumpers are above bracket, arrow 5.
  • Page 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED: 6) MAST EXTENSION KIT (REMOVAL) - Instructions to convert from high hammer to low hammer position. (OPTIONAL) IMPORTANT: TO PREVENT POST DRIVER FROM FALLING WHILE CONVERTING HAMMER, ATTACH POST DRIVER TO TRACTOR. a) See ILL. 16. With post driver mounted on tractor, position hammer so it is in a vertical position and lower hammer on to bumper stop, arrow 6.
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 1. Lubricate post driver as follows: - See ILL. 18. a) Grease hammer pivots every 50 hours of operation. b) Raise hammer and grease both sides of hammer slide every 10 hours of operation. CAUTION: DO NOT LUBRICATE OR ADJUST POST DRIVER WHEN IT IS BEING OPERATED OR WHILE IT IS IN MOTION.
  • Page 23 MAINTENANCE CONTINUED: CAUTION: REPLACE ANY WORN OR DAMAGED HYDRAULIC HOSES AND KEEP ALL HYDRAULIC HOSES AND HYDRAULIC FITTINGS TIGHT. CAUTION: SHUT OFF ALL POWER AND LOCK TRACTOR BRAKES BEFORE ADJUSTING, SERVICING OR CLEANING THE POST DRIVER. IMPORTANT: REPLACE ANY SAFETY DECALS THAT ARE DAMAGED OR ARE ILLEGIBLE. STORAGE Be sure hammer is lowered to bottom position.
  • Page 24: End Of Season Service

    BEGINNING OF SEASON SERVICE Clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on moving parts. This will prevent abrasive action that could cause excessive wear. Thoroughly inspect the post driver for any loose or missing parts and adjust as necessary. Replace any worn or damaged parts. Replace any safety decals that are damage or are illegible.
  • Page 25 PARTS LIST INDEX MODEL 1450 POST DRIVER Page Hammer and Mast Assembly Hydraulic System Decals Hammer Cylinder Tilt and Slide Hydraulic Cylinders Post Guide (Optional) Page 21...
  • Page 26 MODEL 1450 HAMMER AND MAST ASSEMBLY Qty. Ref. No. Part No. Description Req’d P80761 Mast Assembly P80762 Hammer Assembly P80650 Hammer Lid P80800 Stand and Table Assembly P80799 Front Leg – Stand P80754 Lower Cylinder Support P80755 Inner Hitch Tube...
  • Page 27 MODEL 1450 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Part No. Description Qty. Req’d Ref. No. Hammer Cylinder - 1-5/8" Dia. X 63-15/16" Stroke c/w Nuts and Mount Pad 2" x 8" Cylinder c/w Pins P80513 Hydraulic Oil Reservoir (Plastic) P80750 2 Spool Hydraulic Control Valve...
  • Page 28 MODEL 1450 DECALS Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty. Req’d S81504 Ezee-On Decal (3" x 18-3/4") P80534 1450 Decal (2-3/4" x 9") P80527 Danger Decal (3-1/4" x 5-1/4") P80524 Caution Decal (2" x 4-1/4") P80525 Caution Decal (1-7/8" x 2-3/4") P80503 Warning Decal (4"...
  • Page 29 MODEL 1450 HAMMER CYLINDER REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. REQ'D 16HP1 1-5/8" O.D. x 7/8" I.D. Headplate (N5) 10OR5 1-3/4" O.D. x 1-1/2" I.D. x 1/8" O-Ring 1ORS8 7/8" I.D. Rod Seal 10WS8 7/8" I.D. Wiper Seal 16PB1 1-5/8" Dia. Rod Guide 10RR1 5/8"...
  • Page 30 MODEL 1450 HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS - MONARCH (SLIDE, and TILT) MONARCH MONARCH 2" x 8" REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. REQ'D 492805 Clevis Cap (for 1" Pin) 492806 Rod Cap 492548 2" Dia. Piston 492581 Rod (8" Stroke) 491608 Tube (8" Stroke) 492216 Tie Rod (8"...
  • Page 31: Post Guide (Optional)

    POST GUIDE (OPTIONAL) REF. PART DESCRIPTION REQ’D P80732 Mounting Bracket P80733 Post Holding Arm A70157 Extension Spring P80734 Arm Actuator P80735 Lock Bolt P80602 Rubber Grip BP25200 ¼” x 2” Cotter Pin BN100L 1” N.C. Hex Nylon Lock Nut BO62015 5/8”...

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