Wheatheart S2000 Post Pounder - Manual (Page 45)

W HEATHEART - P OST P OUNDER 6. O PERATION
S2000 M ODEL 6.5. O PERATING T HE S2000 P OST P OUNDER
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2. For large posts: raise ballast box 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 post height is achieved.
Note: If pounding posts with mast tilted near its maximum (both front-back and side-to-
side tilt), one or both of the jacks may be lowered to provide extra stability.
6.5.3. S
HUTDOWN
1. After completing the job, ensure that hammer/ballast box is lowered
completely.
2. Lean mast back into transport position.
3. Shut off flow of oil from the tractor to the post pounder (standard hydraulics),
or turn off the tractor’s PTO.
4. Turn off and lock out the tractor ignition.
5. Reattach lock bars to mast assembly and secure with hairpins.
6. Disconnect hydraulic lines between the Pounder and the tractor (if
applicable), and secure them to the Pounder.
7. Disconnect the hydraulic pump from the tractor’s PTO, and place it on the
PTO storage post (PTO Kit only).
8. Ensure that the jacks stands are secured in storage position (rotated to align
with the frame and secured with a lockpin).
NOTICE
Do not use the hugger to straighten crooked posts.
Damage to the hugger may result.
NOTICE
Do not raise ballast box at excessive speed. Doing so
could damage the hammer stop or mast frame. Always
reduce the impact at the top hammer stop by slowing the
hammer speed before it reaches the top.
WARNING
DO NOT let ballast box free-fall without
pounding a post.
If the hammer must be lowered without
driving a post, slowly lower the hammer using
the control lever.