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Farm King 2400 Operator And Parts Manual

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OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL
Post Driver
Model 2400
092023
FK392

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL Post Driver Model 2400 092023 FK392...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2400 Post Driver Table Of Contents Manufacturer’s Statement: For technical reasons, Buhler Industries Inc. reserves the right to modify machinery design and specifications provided herein without any preliminary notice. Information provided herein is of descriptive nature. Performance quality may depend on soil fertility, applied agricultural techniques, weather conditions, and other factors.
  • Page 4 2400 Post Driver Mast And Hammer Extension Option Hitch Hydraulic Option Hitch 2” Ball Option Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers Specifications Shipping Kit And Bundle Numbers Hardware Torque Values Warranty Farm King Base Limited Warranty...

  • Page 5: Warranty Registration Form

    Customer / Owner Signature: Remove this Warranty Registration Form from the Operator And Parts Manual. Make two copies of the form. Send original Warranty Registration Form to Farm King. Give one copy to the customer and the dealer will keep one copy.
  • Page 6 Warranty Registration Form - 2400 Post Driver...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Farm King equipment. READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FARM KING EQUIPMENT. If you have any questions, see your Farm King dealer. This manual may illustrate options and accessories not installed on your Farm King equipment.
  • Page 8 Introduction - 2400 Post Driver...

  • Page 9: Owner's Information

    Operator and Parts Manual and thoroughly understand safe and correct operating, installation and maintenance procedures. Model Number: Farm King is continually working to improve its Serial Number: products. Farm King reserves the right to make any improvements or changes as deemed practical...

  • Page 10: Equipment Identification

    Introduction - 2400 Post Driver Equipment Identification Figure 2 MAST REAR STABILIZER POST RACK HAMMER VALVE BALLAST MOUNT COMPARTMENT SAFETY STOP JACK CLEVIS HITCH POST HORIZONTAL HOLDER SLIDE WHEEL HOSE HOLDER SAFETY CHAIN NOTE: HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS / VALVE NOT PICTURED.
  • Page 11 Introduction - 2400 Post Driver Figure 3 FRAME TILT CYLINDER OIL TANK / FILTER HAMMER CYLINDER HITCH HAMMER TILT CYLINDER HORIZONTAL SLIDE CYLINDER MAST / HORIZONTAL SLIDE MAST / HAMMER...
  • Page 12 Introduction - 2400 Post Driver...

  • Page 13: Safety

    Safety - 2400 Post Driver Safety Safety Instructions Safety Symbols Operator Safety Safety Rules Machine Requirements And Capabilities Transport Safety Fire Prevention Maintenance Operation Starting Electrical Hydraulic System Fueling Welding And Grinding Fire Extinguishers Safety And Equipment Signs Safety Sign-Off Form...
  • Page 14 Safety - 2400 Post Driver...

  • Page 15: Safety Instructions

    Understand the written instructions, rules and your safety is involved. Carefully read the regulations: message that follows. • The written instructions from Farm King include the Warranty Registration, Dealer Inspection Report, Operator And Parts Manual and machine CAUTION signs (decals).

  • Page 16: Safety Rules

    Safety - 2400 Post Driver Safety Rules Machine Requirements And Capabilities • Read and follow instructions in this manual and • Fasten seat belt securely. If equipped with a the tractor Operators Manual before operating. folding Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS), only fasten seat belt when ROPS is up and •...

  • Page 17: Transport Safety

    Safety - 2400 Post Driver • Contact local utility companies for underground • Never allow any other person or persons to services before installing posts. stand near hammer when post driver is being operated. This post driver is designed to be •...

  • Page 18: Fire Prevention

    Operation Fueling • The Farm King machine must be in good operating condition before use. • Check all of the items listed on the service schedule under the 8 hour column before operation.

  • Page 19: Welding And Grinding

    Safety - 2400 Post Driver Welding And Grinding • Always clean the machine and equipment, disconnect the battery, and disconnect the wiring from the machine controls before welding. Cover rubber hoses, battery and all other flammable parts. Keep a fire extinguisher near the machine when welding.

  • Page 20: Safety And Equipment Signs

    Safety - 2400 Post Driver Safety And Equipment Signs Follow the instructions on all the signs (decals) that are on the equipment. Replace any damaged signs and be sure they are in the correct locations. Equipment and safety signs are available from your Farm King equipment dealer.
  • Page 21 Safety - 2400 Post Driver WHEEL BOLTS - EZA75759 (Item 6) Safety Signs And Equipment Decals [Figure 4] FARM KING (1.85” X 12”) - 910625 (Item 1) MODEL / LOGO (1.5” X 28.25”) - EZP80536 (Item 2) WARNING OPERATION - EZA75764 (Item 7)
  • Page 22 Safety - 2400 Post Driver DANGER - EZP80502 (Item 10) DANGER - EZP80532 (Item 14) NOT PICTURED NOT PICTURED DANGER - EZP80503 (Item 11) SAFETY YELLOW - 52773-000 (Item 15) NOT PICTURED DANGER - EZP80504 (Item 12) SAFETY RED - 52774-000 (Item 16)

  • Page 23: Safety Sign-Off Form

    Untrained operators and failure to follow instructions can cause injury or death. Farm King follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and / or maintaining the equipment must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
  • Page 24 Safety - 2400 Post Driver...

  • Page 25: Operation

    Operation - 2400 Post Driver Operation Pre-Operation Checklist Tractor Requirements Entering The Operator’s Position Leaving The Operator’s Position Connecting To Tractor Operation Hydraulic Controls Post Driving Finishing Operation Hydraulic Diagrams PTO Drive PTO Drive With Hitch Extension Engine Drive Engine Drive With Hitch Extension...
  • Page 26 Operation - 2400 Post Driver...

  • Page 27: Pre-Operation Checklist

    Operation - 2400 Post Driver Pre-Operation Checklist Tractor Requirements Before operating the equipment for the first time Tractors must satisfy the following requirements. and each time thereafter, check the following items: 2400 Models: 1. Lubricate the equipment per the Maintenance •...

  • Page 28: Entering The Operator's Position

    Operation - 2400 Post Driver Entering The Operator’s Position Connecting To Tractor Enter the operator’s position, start the engine, and Always inspect the tractor hitch and implement release the parking brake. hitch before connecting. See the tractor owner’s manual. IMPORTANT Move the tractor into position in front of the equipment.
  • Page 29 Operation - 2400 Post Driver Figure 5 PTO Drive Models: Connect the spline adapter of the pump (Item 6) onto the tractor PTO shaft. Make sure the torque arm (Item 7) is positioned on TRACTOR the left side of the hitch. Attach the eye-bolt/chain...

  • Page 30: Operation

    Operation - 2400 Post Driver Operation WARNING Hydraulic Controls Figure 6 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. If injured by escaped fluid, see a doctor at once.

  • Page 31: Post Driving

    Operation - 2400 Post Driver Post Driving Figure 7 WORKING CAUTION POSITION HAMMER Read operator and parts manual before operating the implement. 12” Do not permit riders. Remove bystanders, especially children, before starting or while operating. POST Clear the working area of obstacles.
  • Page 32 Operation - 2400 Post Driver Figure 8 6. Act on the handle and close the post guide (Item 3) over the post [Figure 9]. 7. Loosen the lock bolt of the post guide. Adjust the post guide in/out so pins (Item 4) securely hold the post.

  • Page 33: Finishing Operation

    Operation - 2400 Post Driver Finishing Operation IMPORTANT Figure 10 TRAILER BALLAST TRANSPORT POSITION Always have a minimum ballast of 250 lb (113 kg) in weight in trailer ballast compartment. The trailer ballast compartment must always have sufficient weight to maintain safe and stable operation.

  • Page 34: Hydraulic Diagrams

    Operation - 2400 Post Driver Hydraulic Diagrams PTO Drive Figure 11...

  • Page 35: Pto Drive With Hitch Extension

    Operation - 2400 Post Driver PTO Drive With Hitch Extension Figure 12...

  • Page 36: Engine Drive

    Operation - 2400 Post Driver Engine Drive Figure 13...

  • Page 37: Engine Drive With Hitch Extension

    Operation - 2400 Post Driver Engine Drive With Hitch Extension Figure 14...

  • Page 38: Transportation

    Operation - 2400 Post Driver Transportation Verify that the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem, all lights and reflectors are clean and visible. Always comply with federal, state, local and The ratio of the tractor / tow vehicle weight to the...

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    Maintenance - 2400 Post Driver Maintenance Service Schedule Chart Recommendations Lubrication Hydraulics Tire Pressure Storage Beginning Season Service End Season Service...
  • Page 40 Maintenance - 2400 Post Driver...

  • Page 41: Service Schedule Chart

    Maintenance - 2400 Post Driver Service Schedule Chart Maintenance work must be done at regular intervals. Failure to do so will result in excessive wear and early failures. The service schedule is a guide for correct maintenance of the equipment.

  • Page 42: Recommendations

    Maintenance - 2400 Post Driver Recommendations CAUTION Always use a good quality multi-purpose / lithium base grease when lubricating the equipment. DO NOT work on post driver when it is being IMPORTANT operated or while it is in motion. Always retract all cylinders, shut off tractor engine, disengage PTO, and shut off post driver engine (if Do not over-grease bearings.

  • Page 43: Lubrication

    Maintenance - 2400 Post Driver Lubrication Figure 17 Figure 15 Apply grease to the hammer pivot grease zerk Apply grease to the sides of the hammer slide (Item 1) [Figure 17]. (Item 1) [Figure 15]. Grease every 50 hours. Grease every 10 hours.

  • Page 44: Hydraulics

    Maintenance - 2400 Post Driver Hydraulics Tire Pressure Figure 19 Tire pressure must be 28 PSI. Check every 10 hours. Check the oil level of the hydraulic oil tank (Item 1). Oil should be within 1” of the top of the tank . Use ESSO HYDRO 56 or equivalent [Figure 19].

  • Page 45: Storage

    Maintenance - 2400 Post Driver Storage Beginning Season Service Clean off any dirt or grease that may have Perform the following when storing the equipment: accumulated on moving parts. This will prevent • Fully contract all cylinders. Be sure hammer is abrasive action that could cause excessive wear.
  • Page 46 Maintenance - 2400 Post Driver...

  • Page 47: Parts Identification

    Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver Parts Identification General Parts Information Frame Hydraulic Pump, Engine Drive Hydraulic Pump, PTO Drive Hydraulic Components Hydraulic Schematic Mast And Hammer Extension Option Hitch Hydraulic Option Hitch 2” Ball Option...
  • Page 48 Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver...

  • Page 49: General Parts Information

    Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver General Parts Information The parts identification section lists the descriptions, part numbers, and quantities for all North American base model 2400 Post Pounder. Contact your Farm King dealer for additional parts information. Frame 17 14...
  • Page 50 Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver MAST, SLIDE HAMMER POST HOLDER HAMMER - REVERSE SIDE...
  • Page 51 Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. F0110 WHEEL-15" X 5" X 5 BOLT F1752 WELDT - HITCH F252 TIRE MOUNTED 7.60 812363 3/8" LOCK NUT (PL) 812364 1/2" LOCK NUT (PL) 812365 3/4" LOCK NUT (PL) 812482 5/8"...
  • Page 52 Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 9812433 3/16" X 1 1/2" COTTER PIN 967148 1" LOCK NUT (PL) 967164 DRIVE-IN GREASE ZERK 967913 5/16" X 2 1/4" COTTER PIN (PL) 968404 WHEEL BOLT 1/2" X 1 1/4" (PL) 9812416 3/4"...
  • Page 53 Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver...

  • Page 54: Hydraulic Pump, Engine Drive

    Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver Hydraulic Pump, Engine Drive 914252...
  • Page 55 Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 811792 3/8" X 1 1/2" HEX BOLT GR.5 (PL) 812363 3/8" LOCK NUT (PL) 812364 1/2" LOCK NUT (PL) 84039 3/8" FLAT WASHER (PL) 913964 WELDT-ENGINE MOUNT 913965 MOUNT-PUMP HYDRAULIC...

  • Page 56: Hydraulic Pump, Pto Drive

    Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver Hydraulic Pump, PTO Drive 914366...
  • Page 57 Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 811792 3/8" X 1 1/2" HEX BOLT GR.5 (PL) 812363 3/8" LOCK NUT (PL) 913973 ELBOW-8 MPT X -8 FPT SWIVEL 90 914027 HOSE-8 MPT X -8 MPT SAE100R16...

  • Page 58: Hydraulic Components

    Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver Hydraulic Components PORT B PORT D 13 30 21 18 PORT F SUPPLY LINE HOSE REFERENCE 914366 (PTO OPT.) 915252 (ENGINE OPT.) PORT A PORT E RETURN LINE PORT C TO TANK CONTROL VALVE...
  • Page 59 Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver TO PORT A TO PORT B FRAME TILT CYLINDER HAMMER TILT CYLINDER PORT B VALVE 914234 PORT E PORT F SLIDER CYLINDER PORT C PORT D HAMMER TILT & SLIDER CYLINDER HAMMER CYLINDER...
  • Page 60 Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 81619 1/2" X 1" HEX BOLT (PL) 84039 WASHER - 3/8" SAE FLAT (PL) 811795 3/8" X 2" HEX BOLT (PL) 811864 CLAMP HOSE-0.75 TO 1.75 812363 3/8" LOCK NUT (PL)

  • Page 61: Hydraulic Schematic

    Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver Hydraulic Schematic...

  • Page 62: Mast And Hammer Extension Option

    Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver Mast And Hammer Extension Option INCLUDED IN MAST ASSY. EZME11...
  • Page 63 Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 812364 1/2" LOCK NUT (PL) 84277 1/2" X 1 1/2" HEX BOLT (PL) 913869 WELDT - MAST EXTENSION 913876 WELDT-EXTENSION HYDRAULIC HAMMER...

  • Page 64: Hitch Hydraulic Option

    Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver Hitch Hydraulic Option PORT G1 PORT G2 EZEH01...
  • Page 65 Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver 11 PORT B5 VALVE 914233 HOSE 914027 FROM PUMP PORT A5 HITCH EXTENSION 914023 VALVE 914254 TO VALVE FROM PUMP...
  • Page 66 Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 811795 3/8" X 2" HEX BOLT (PL) 812363 3/8" LOCK NUT (PL) 812482 5/8" LOCK NUT (PL) 81671 5/8" X 4" HEX BOLT (PL) 84039 3/8" FLAT WASHER (PL) 910442 REDUCER, 3/4"MNPT X 1/2"FNPT...
  • Page 67 Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver...

  • Page 68: Hitch 2" Ball Option

    Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver Hitch 2” Ball Option...
  • Page 69 Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 914090 WELDT-2" BALL COUPLER 967148 1" LOCK NUT (PL) 967527 1" X 5" HEX BOLT (PL)
  • Page 70 Parts Identification - 2400 Post Driver...

  • Page 71: Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers

    Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers - 2400 Post Driver Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers Specifications Shipping Kit And Bundle Numbers Hardware Torque Values Metric Chart Imperial Chart...
  • Page 72 Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers - 2400 Post Driver...

  • Page 73: Specifications

    Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers - 2400 Post Driver Specifications MODEL 2400 FRAME ALL WELDED TUBULAR STEEL CONSTRUCTION IN FRAME COUNTERWEIGHT BOX 15" X 15" X 25" – 3.2 CU. FT. (92L) WHEEL TRACK WIDTH 69" (1750 MM) WHEEL RIMS 15"...

  • Page 74: Shipping Kit And Bundle Numbers

    Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers - 2400 Post Driver Shipping Kit And Bundle Numbers The following is a list of Kit Numbers for this product and the Bundle Numbers, Descriptions, and Quantities for each Kit. Qty. Bundle Description 2400 POST DRIVER WITH PTO DRIVE, POST...

  • Page 75: Hardware Torque Values

    Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers - 2400 Post Driver Hardware Torque Values Metric Chart NOTE: Do not use the values listed in the charts if a different torque value or tightening procedure is specified in this manual for a specific application. Torque values listed are for general use only.

  • Page 76: Imperial Chart

    Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers - 2400 Post Driver Hardware Torque Values (Cont’d) Imperial Chart NOTE: Do not use the values listed in the charts if a different torque value or tightening procedure is specified in this manual for a specific application. Torque values listed are for general use only.

  • Page 77: Warranty

    Warranty - 2400 Post Driver Warranty Farm King Base Limited Warranty Repair Parts Limited Warranty What Is Not Covered Authorized Dealer And Labor Costs Warranty Requirements EXCLUSIVE EFFECT OF WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY...
  • Page 78 Warranty - 2400 Post Driver...

  • Page 79: Farm King Base Limited Warranty

    If Farm King determines that it will pay labor costs for warranty work, it will do so by issuing a credit to the dealer’s or distributor’s account.

  • Page 80: Warranty Requirements

    Corrections of defects and improper workmanship in the manner, and for the applicable time periods, provided for herein shall constitute fulfillment of all responsibilities of Farm King to the purchaser, and Farm King shall not be liable in negligence, contract, or on any other basis with respect to the subject equipment.
  • Page 82 www.farm-king.com 301 Mountain Street South Morden, MB R6M 1X7 Toll Free: 887.524.1004 E-mail: info@buhler.com www.farm-king.com Equipment shown is subject to change without notice. ©2023 Buhler Trading Inc. Printed in USA TSX:BUI a division of Buhler Industries Inc.

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