Wheatheart Post Pounder - Manual (Page 29)

W HEATHEART - P OST P OUNDER 5. O PERATION
H IGH & H EAVY H ITTER AND H IGH & H EAVY H ITTER P LUS 5.4. D RIVING A P OST
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D RIVING A P OST :
1. Use the hydraulic control
valves (Figure 5.5) to
position the hammer in
the desired position.
With the post held in the
hugger and the outrigger
leg (HH Plus only) locked
in the down position,
raise the impact head
approximately 1’ to 2’
above the post before
driving the post down.
This partial stroke is
used to set the post.
2. For large posts: raise
the impact head as much
as needed to safely drive
the post.
For small posts: use
shorter strokes because
full strokes will damage
small posts.
3. Continue driving the post
until the desired height is
achieved.
NOTICE
If post becomes crooked, DO NOT use the hugger to
straighten the post.
Damage to the hugger may result
Figure 5.5 Hydraulic Valve Instructional Decal
HUGGER SLIDE HAMMER
HUGG
ER SLIDE/
HITCH
TILT
HAMM
ER
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RELIEF VALVE