Wheatheart S2000 Post Pounder - Manual (Page 44)

6. O PERATION W HEATHEART - P OST P OUNDER
6.5. O PERATING T HE S2000 P OST P OUNDER S2000 M ODEL
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Figure 6.1 Securing a Post with the Hugger
6.5.2. D
RIVING A
P
OST
:
1. Use hydraulic controls to position mast in the desired position. With the post
held securely in hugger, raise ballast box approximately 1’ to 2’ above the
post before driving the post down. This partial stroke is used to set the post.
HUGGER OPEN,
POST PLACED HUGGER CLOSED,
POST SECURED
WARNING
Do not place more than 280 lbs of weight in
ballast box. An overloaded ballast will cause
excessive stress on the hydraulic system and
can damage the equipment and/or potentially
injure operators.
WARNING
Do not operate the post pounder unless the
hydraulic return line is firmly secured and
draining to the tractor’s fluid reservoir.