SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL INSTALLATION & OPERATION 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.
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.
WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 5 1.1. Purpose of the Equipment........................................................................................ 6 2. Safety .................................................................................................................................... 7 2.1.
WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 4 IM12 R3
WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 1. INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Wheatheart Self-Propelled Post Pounder Kit. 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 Self-Propelled Post Pounder Kit will provide you with many years of trouble-free service.
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. PURPOSE OF THE EQUIPMENT WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 1.1. PURPOSE OF THE EQUIPMENT The Self-Propelled Post Pounder Kit 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.
WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 2. SAFETY 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.
2. SAFETY 2.1. GENERAL SAFETY WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 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.
WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 2. SAFETY 2.3. OPERATION SAFETY 2.3. OPERATION SAFETY In addition to the information provided in the standard Post Pounder manual: • Only stand behind the controls when operating the self-propelled pounder. • Chock 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.
2. SAFETY 2.3. OPERATION SAFETY WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL WORK AREA! TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY! OPERATOR ONLY AT CONTROLS! FLYING DEBRIS HAZARD CRUSHING ZONE! KEEP CLEAR CRUSHING HAZARD! Figure 2.
WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 2. SAFETY 2.4. TRANSPORT SAFETY 2.4. TRANSPORT SAFETY In addition to the information in the standard post pounder manual: • Lower spike or chock wheels to reduce risk of machine rolling and to improve stability when attaching it to a tow vehicle. • Raise spike and secure cylinder lock when transporting. • Ensure jack is in transport position when towing machine. • Review the work safety area diagram (Figure 2.1) before transporting.
2. SAFETY 2.6. SAFETY DECALS WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 2.6. SAFETY DECALS • Keep safety decals clean and legible at all times. • Replace safety decals that are missing or have become illegible. See decal location figures that follow. • Replaced parts must display the same decal(s) as the original part. • Safety decals are available from your distributor, dealer, or factory. 2.6.1. DECAL INSTALLATION 1.
WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL WARNING • Lower spike or chock wheels to prevent machine from rolling. • Be careful when backing up machine. NOTICE FORWARD BOTH LEVERS ENGAGED RUN-OVER HAZARD To prevent injury: 2. SAFETY 2.6. SAFETY DECALS SINGLE LEVER ENGAGED TO TURN DRIVE WHEELS BOTH LEVERS ENGAGED RAISE SINGLE LEVER ENGAGED TO TURN SPIKE To prevent damage: • Secure handle in chain lock before towing.
2. SAFETY 2.6.
WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 3. OPERATION 3.1. PLACEMENT & OPERATION PROCEDURE 3. Operation Warning: Before continuing, ensure you have read and understand the relevant information in the safety section. Safety information is provided to help prevent serious injury, death, or property damage. 3.1. PLACEMENT & OPERATION PROCEDURE Note: All control functions are illustrated on the machine with instructional decals, see Figure 2.4.
3. OPERATION 3.1. PLACEMENT & OPERATION PROCEDURE WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL Transport Position SPIKE WHEEL ARM MOUNT HAIRPIN WHEEL ARM MOUNT HAIRPIN LOCKING PIN MOVE CYLINDER LOCK TO SIDE OF SPIKE FOR OPERATION LOCKING PIN Operation Position Figure 3.2 Figure 3.3 6. When on a hill/slope, or if the machine moves ahead or back when pounding, use the spike to secure the pounder in place (Figure 3.4). See Post Pounder manual for details on operation.
WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 3. OPERATION 3.2. TRANSPORT PREPARATION SPIKE RIGHT DRIVE WHEEL LEFT DRIVE WHEEL Figure 3.4 3.2. TRANSPORT PREPARATION 1. Remove the safety pin under the hitch and lift the arm up into transport mode (Figure 3.3). Replace pin. 2. Fully disengage the wheel drive over-centers (Figure 3.5) and lock into position with the chain lock. 3. Raise spike and install cylinder lock with 1/4” X 3” locking pin (see Figure 3.6). 4.
3. OPERATION 3.2. TRANSPORT PREPARATION WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL NOTICE To prevent damage to equipment when transporting, lock spike in position before transporting, and disengage wheel drive over-centers, making sure they are in the lock position. MOVE CYLINDER LOCK TO TOP OF SPIKE PRIOR TO TRANSPORTING Figure 3.
WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 4. INSTALLATION 4.1. RING GEARS 4. Installation Warning: Before continuing, ensure you have read and understand the relevant information in the safety section. Safety information is provided to help prevent serious injury, death, or property damage. 4.1. RING GEARS Important: 1. Jack up and block the frame. Make sure it sits level. 2. Remove the wheels. 3.
4. INSTALLATION 4.2. WHEEL DRIVES WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL GUSSETS CHECK EDGE IS VERTICAL USING LEVEL AXLE CAP ASSEMBLY 1-1/4” BETWEEN BACKING PLATE & AXLE CAP Figure 4.1 6. Reinstall the wheel hubs and wheels and engage the over-center handle (Figure 4.2). Make sure that the pinion gear and ring gear mesh fully, providing maximum tooth contact. Check also that the pinion clears the ring gear when the handle is pulled up (disengaged). Figure 4.
WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL Note: Note: The hydraulic motors have 4 bolts that attach to each motor mount. The 2 outer bolts must be checked so they do not rub against the ring gear. If they do, the axle cap will need to be moved back slightly toward the frame. Ensure motor is oriented as shown in Figure 4.3. 4. INSTALLATION 4.2. WHEEL DRIVES OVER-CENTER HANDLE (LIFTED) CHAIN LOCK 7. Double-check that pinion gears and ring gears line up properly.
4. INSTALLATION 4.3. FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 4.3. FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY STEP B WHEEL ARM MOUNT LEFT SPRING 1/2” LOCKNUT 16-1/2” RIGHT SPRING 3/8” X 2-3/4” BOLT 3/8” FLAT WASHER 7/16” FLAT WASHER 3/8” FLAT WASHER STEP A 1/2” x 4-1/16” x 5-1/2” U-BOLT 3/8” NUT HITCH TIE DOWN HANDLE WHEEL ARM ASSEMBLY STEP C 3/4” LOCKNUT 3/4”X6” BOLT HAIRPIN STEP D PIN Figure 4.
WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 4. INSTALLATION 4.4. SPIKE INSTALLATION 1. Install the wheel arm mount over the tie-down handle on the hitch at 16-1/2” from the front of the hitch. Note that the front 1/2” x 4-1/16” x 5-1/2” u-bolt is inside the tie-down handle, as shown in STEP A in Figure 4.5. Make sure it is square to the hitch and tighten with two 1/2” locknuts. 2. Install the right and left springs on the wheel arm mount as shown in STEP B in Figure 4.
4. INSTALLATION 4.5. VALVE AND VALVE MOUNT WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 4.5. VALVE AND VALVE MOUNT Refer to Figure 4.8. 1. Loosen the 1/2” x 1” bolt on the pounder valve mount arm (bolt not shown) and remove. 2. Slide the SP valve mount arm over the lower pipe on the pounder valve mount arm and put it back in the control mount holder. Set the pounder control valve back into position and retighten the bolt. 3.
WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 4. INSTALLATION 4.6. OIL RESERVOIR 4.6. OIL RESERVOIR 1. Drain oil and remove existing oil reservoir (not shown). 2. Insert the SP oil reservoir on the bracket and bolt it in place with four 3/8” x 1” bolts and 3/8” nuts. 3. Align the bracket and tank assembly so the tank clears the post bin by approximately 1-7/8” (Figure 4.10). 4. Tack the new bracket on the post bin, ensure it is even with the bottom and back end. 5.
4. INSTALLATION 4.7. HYDRAULICS WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 4.7. HYDRAULICS Note: Hydraulic fittings must face in the direction shown in Figure 4.11. FITTINGS MUST FACE IN THIS DIRECTION Important: 26 Figure 4.11 Refer to the Hydraulics Parts for hydraulic hose routing.
WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 5. APPENDIX 5.1. SP POUNDER PARTS 5. Appendix 5.1.
5. APPENDIX 5.1. SP POUNDER PARTS WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL ITEM 28 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 2300149COM TRAILER FRAME ON RUBBER,HH,GAS 1 2 2300183 CASTER WHEEL ASSY,SP POUNDER 1 3 2300206 WHEEL ARM MOUNT 1 4 2300207 WHEEL ARM, SP POUNDER 1 5 9900976 U-BOLT SQ 1/2 NC x 4-1/16 x 5.5 Gr.5 PLT 3 6 9900945 NUT JAM 1/2 UNC NYLOCK GR5 PLT 7 7 0200015F RT SP PNDER OC ASSY, COMP.
WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 5. APPENDIX 5.1.
5. APPENDIX 5.1. SP POUNDER PARTS WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL Wheel Assembly ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 2 707693 TIRE ASSY,18X9.50-8,6PR,6"HUB 1 3 707691 BOLT W/GREASE GROOVE, VICTORY CAS 1 4 707688 CASTOR HUB SLEEVE, VICTORY 1 5 707689 SPACER, VICTORY CASTOR WHEEL ZERK 1 6 707690 PIPE,1-1/4 SCH40 BK (1.66ODX1.
WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 5. APPENDIX 5.2. HYDRAULICS PARTS 5.2. HYDRAULICS PARTS 5.2.1.
5. APPENDIX 5.2. HYDRAULICS PARTS ITEM 1 1A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 PART NO.
WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED POST POUNDER KIT TRAILER POST POUNDER MODEL 5. APPENDIX 5.2. HYDRAULICS PARTS 5.2.2.
LIMITED WARRANTY Wheatheart warrants to the buyer that the new machinery is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is only effective for any new machinery that has not been altered, changed, repaired, or treated since its delivery to the buyer, other than by Wheatheart or its authorized dealers or employees, and does not apply to accessories, attachments, tools, or parts sold or operated with the new machinery if they have not been manufactured by Wheatheart.
Wheatheart Part of the Ag Growth International Inc. Group P.O. Box 151 902 South St. Road 32 Union City, Indiana Phone: 1-800-354-9502 or 1-765-964-4631 Fax: (765) 964-3529 Toll Free: (877) 934-0649 (Canada & USA) website: www.wheatheart.com email: sales@wheatheart.com © Ag Growth International Inc.
