Wheatheart Post Pounder User Manual

POST POUNDER

HIGH & HEAVY HITTER AND HIGH & HEAVY HITTER PLUS

OPERATOR MANUAL

Read this manual before using product. Failure to follow instructions and safety precautions can result in serious injury, death, or property damage. Keep manual for future reference.

Part Number: IM4 R3

Revised: 13/11/12

This product has been designed and constructed according to general engineering standardsa. Other local regulations may apply and must be followed by the operator. We strongly recommend that all personnel associated with this equipment be trained in the correct operational and safety procedures required for this product. Periodic reviews of this manual with all employees should be standard practice. For your convenience, we include this sign-off sheet so you can record your periodic reviews.

Date	Employee Signature	Employer Signature

a.Standards include organizations such as the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, American National Standards Institute, Canadian Standards Association, International Organization for Standardization, and/or others.

WHEATHEART - POST POUNDER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.	Introduction ..........................................................................................................................	5
	1.1. Purpose of the Equipment........................................................................................	7
2.	Safety ....................................................................................................................................	9
	2.1. General Safety .......................................................................................................	10
	2.2. Transport & Placement Safety ...............................................................................	11
	2.3. Operation Safety ....................................................................................................	14
	2.4. Maintenance Safety................................................................................................	14
	2.5. Hydraulic Safety .....................................................................................................	14
	2.6. Engine Safety .........................................................................................................	15
	2.7. PTO Safety.............................................................................................................	15
	2.8. Tire Safety ..............................................................................................................	15
	2.9. Safety Decals .........................................................................................................	16
	2.9.1. Decal Installation ......................................................................................	16
	2.9.2. Safety Decal Locations.............................................................................	16
3.	Transport.............................................................................................................................	21
4.	Placement ...........................................................................................................................	23
	4.1. Placing a Post Pounder..........................................................................................	23
5.	Operation ............................................................................................................................	25
	5.1. Pre-Operation Checklist .........................................................................................	25
	5.2. Drives & Lockouts ..................................................................................................	26
	5.3. Start-Up & Break-In ................................................................................................	26
	5.4. Driving a Post .........................................................................................................	27
	5.5. Shutdown ...............................................................................................................	30
6.	Maintenance .......................................................................................................................	31
	6.1. Setting Relief Valve ................................................................................................	32
	6.2. Replacing the Mast Seal ........................................................................................	32
	6.2.1. High and Heavy Hitter ..............................................................................	32
	6.2.2. High and Heavy Hitter Plus ......................................................................	33
7.	Storage................................................................................................................................	35
8.	Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................	37
9.	Appendix.............................................................................................................................	39
	9.1. Bolt Torque Values ................................................................................................	39
	9.2. Tightening O-Ring Fittings......................................................................................	41
	9.3. Specifications & Drive Options ...............................................................................	42
Limited Warranty .....................................................................................................................		43

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WHEATHEART - POST POUNDER	1. INTRODUCTION
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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Wheatheart Post Pounder. This equipment is intended for the installation of fence posts, and will allow you to perform your work safely and efficiently when you read and follow all of the instructions contained in this manual. With proper care, your Post Pounder will provide you with many years of trouble-free service.

Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to review with new personnel. A sign-off form is provided on the inside front cover for your convenience. Call your local distributor or dealer if you need assistance or additional information.

This manual should be regarded as part of the equipment. Suppliers of both new and second-hand equipment are advised to retain documentary evidence that this manual was provided with the machine.

Important: This is a supplemental manual which contains additional information about how to operate a Post Pounder and is not a substitute for the Post Pounder Operator Manual. An operator is not considered trained on how to operate a Post Pounder unless they have read and understood this manual and the Post Pounder Operator Manual.

Operator Orientation: The directions left, right, front, and rear, as mentioned throughout the manual, are as seen from the tractor, skid steer loader, or towing vehicle driver seat and facing in the direction of travel when the unit is being transported.

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TRAILER MODEL

SKID STEER

3PT CENTER MAST

3PT SIDE MAST

SP POUNDER

Serial Number: _____________________

Date Purchased: _____________________

Dealer Name: _____________________

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1.1. PURPOSE OF THE EQUIPMENT

The Post Pounder is designed and manufactured for the efficient installation of fence posts. Before operating near power lines or buried gas lines, consult local utility companies. Ensure all support legs are secured on the ground before operating. Use only a tractor, towing vehicle or skid steer loader of adequate power and capacity to operate the machine. Use in any other way is considered as contrary to the intended use.

The following are unacceptable misuses of the Post Pounder. Damage caused by such misuse is not covered by warranty. When operating or maintaining the Post Pounder, NEVER:

•let impact head free fall without pounding a post, if head must be lowered, shut off and lock out power source and gently actuate hydraulic valve.

•use the hugger to straighten crooked post.

•use hands to isolate and identify leak.

•position a foot under the machine.

•transport without fully retracting the pounder mast head.

•modify the equipment.

This equipment should be operated, serviced, and repaired only by persons who are familiar with its particular characteristics and who are acquainted with the relevant safety procedures. Any arbitrary modifications carried out on this equipment may relieve the manufacturer of liability for any resulting damage or injury.

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WHEATHEART - POST POUNDER	2. SAFETY
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2. Safety

The Safety Alert symbol to the left identifies important safety messages on the product and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety messages. Why is SAFETY important to you?

•Accidents disable and kill.

•Accidents cost.

•Accidents can be avoided.

SIGNAL WORDS

Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE with the safety messages. The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the definitions below as a guideline.

The Safety Alert symbol means: “ATTENTION, BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED”.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

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2.1. GENERAL SAFETY	HIGH & HEAVY HITTER AND HIGH & HEAVY HITTER PLUS

2.1. GENERAL SAFETY

Important: This general safety section includes instructions that apply to all safety practices. Any instructions specific to a certain safety practice (e.g., Operational Safety), can be found in the appropriate section. Always read the complete instructional sections and not just these safety summaries before doing anything with the equipment.

YOU are responsible for the SAFE use and maintenance of your equipment. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to work around the equipment understands all procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual.

Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program.

•It is the equipment owner, operator, and maintenance personnel's responsibility to read and understand ALL safety instructions, safety decals, and manuals and follow them when assembling, operating, or maintaining the equipment. All accidents can be avoided.

•Equipment owners must give instructions and review the information initially and annually with all personnel before allowing them to operate this product. Untrained users/operators expose themselves and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.

•Use this equipment for its intended purposes only.

•Do not modify the equipment in any way without written permission from the manufacturer. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety, and could affect the life of the equipment. Any unauthorized modification of the equipment voids the warranty.

•Do not allow any unauthorized person in the work area.

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HIGH & HEAVY HITTER AND HIGH & HEAVY HITTER PLUS	2.2. TRANSPORT & PLACEMENT SAFETY

2.2. TRANSPORT & PLACEMENT SAFETY

•Check with local authorities regarding transport on public roads. Obey all applicable laws and regulations.

•Always travel at a safe speed. Use caution when turning corners or meeting traffic.

•Use extreme care and minimum ground speed when operating or transporting on hillsides, over rough ground, or near ditches or fences.

•Make sure the SMV (slow moving vehicle) emblem and all the lights and reflectors that are required by local authorities are in place, are clean, and can be seen by all traffic.

•Do not allow riders on the equipment or towing vehicle during transport.

•Keep away from overhead and buried power lines / gas lines. Arcing and possible electrocution can occur without direct contact.

•Ensure that tires are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure.

•Before transporting, position the impact head into the fully retracted position. On skid steer / 3pt center mast units, ensure transport locks have hairpins installed with the mast centered and top cylinder retracted.

SP POUNDER/TRAILER MODEL

TRANSPORT LOCK

HAIR PINS

SKID STEER / 3 PT CENTER MAST

Figure 2.1

•Consult local utility companies before operating machine near overhead or buried power lines / gas lines.

•Review the work safety area diagram (Figure 2.2, Figure 2.3) before transporting.

•Ensure that all of the support legs of the skid steer or 3pt pounder are set firmly on the ground before using pounder.

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Figure 2.2 Work Safety Areas, Hydraulic Valve Working Positions

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WORK AREA!

TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY!

OPERATOR ONLY AT CONTROLS! FLYING DEBRIS

HAZARD

CRUSHING ZONE!

KEEP CLEAR

CRUSHING

HAZARD!

Figure 2.3 Work Safety Area, Hydraulic Valve Working Positions (SP Pounder)

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2.3. OPERATION SAFETY	HIGH & HEAVY HITTER AND HIGH & HEAVY HITTER PLUS

2.3.OPERATION SAFETY

•Have another person nearby who can shut down the equipment in case of accident.

•Do not operate with any of the safety guards removed.

•Keep body, hair, and clothing away from moving parts. Stay away from intake during operation.

•Do not use damaged belts, there is a risk of flying debris.

•Hydraulic valve must be in the working positions (see hydraulic valve positions in Figure 2.2 and Figure 2.3). Failure to have valve positioned correctly will mean the orientation of the valve and instructional decal will be incorrect.

•SP Pounder: Only stand behind the SP Pounder controls when operating the self-propelled pounder.

•SP Pounder: Chock SP Pounder wheels or lower spike to prevent machine from rolling and to improve stability.

•Be careful when backing up machine.

•Ensure that your hands are clear of the hugger. Do not hold post in place while trying to adjust machine position.

•Review the work safety area diagram (Figure 2.2, Figure 2.3) before using this equipment.

2.4.MAINTENANCE SAFETY

•Before applying pressure to a hydraulic system, make sure all components are secure, hoses are in good condition, and couplings are tightly connected and undamaged.

•Relieve pressure from hydraulic circuit before servicing or disconnecting from tractor.

•Place stands or blocks under the frame before working beneath the machine.

•After maintenance is complete, replace and secure all safety guards and safety devices, and if applicable, service doors and cleanout covers.

•Remove all tools and unused parts from machine before operation.

•Remove buildup of grease, oil, and debris.

•Inspect all parts. Ensure parts are in good condition and installed properly.

Use only genuine Wheatheart replacement parts or equivalent. Replacement parts must meet ASABE standards or serious injury may result. Use of unauthorized parts will void the warranty. If in doubt, contact Wheatheart or your Wheatheart dealer.

2.5.HYDRAULIC SAFETY

•Always place all hydraulic controls in neutral and relieve system pressure before disconnecting or working on hydraulic system.

•Keep all components in the hydraulic system tightly secured, clean and in good condition.

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