Service Procedures ........32 Contents Dismounting Post Driver from Base Plate.32 Safety ............3 Post Driver Disassembly ......33 General ............4 Seal Replacement ........34 Safety Alert Symbols ........4 Spring Replacement ........ 34 Safety Icon Nomenclature ......5 Guide Block/Roller Replacement .....
An accident can often b e avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs. As you assemble and operate the Shaver Post Driver, you must be alert to potential hazards. You should also have the necessary training, skills, and tools to perform this assembly procedure.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation damaged, please contact your dealer or which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the Shaver Manufacturing Company most extreme situations . 103 South Washington Avenue P.O. Box 358...
Post Driver. While transporting, applicable manuals. Contact Shaver never ride on or permit others to ride on the Manufacturing Company if Post Driver. instructions provided are unclear or understood.
WARNING WARNING Do not drop heavy objects on Potential pinch points. hoses. A sharp impact may cause Keep hands clear of Post internal damage to the hose. Driver while operating. Applying pressure to a damaged Never place hand(s) on hose may cause it to rupture, resulting in top o f a post when inserting it into the Post personal injury.
Shaver the largest selling Post Driver in the country. The Shaver HD-8-S & HD-10-S (manual tilt adjustment) and HD-8-H-S, HD-10-H-S, SHD- 10, & HD-12-H-S (hydraulic tilt adjustment) Hydraulic Post Drivers are a durable piece of equipment that, with regular maintenance, will provide many years of service.
Safety Sign Locations Driver Safety Signs and Informational Labels Item Part Number Description MS-183 Decal, Danger Instructions MS-165 Decal, Danger Safety Arm Attachment MS-163 Decal, Warning Pinch Point MS-181 Decal, Warning Pinch Point MS-171 Decal, Warning High Pressure Hydraulics MS-106 Decal, Important Valve Instructions MS-166 Decal, Important Leave Arm Open...
Assembly - General Assembly Procedure Unpacking NOTE: Refer to the Service Parts section of this manual for an illustration and description of all the WARNING parts. The Main Carriage Channel has provisions for Due to the size and weight of the mounting the Base Plate (Manual or Hydraulic) in Post Driver, two people are required two positions.
Main Carriage Channel Mounting Instructions Front-Mounted 4. Use a suitable overhead lifting device (arrow as shown) to raise (stand up) Main 1. Attach the Mounting Bracket(s) to the Carriage Channel. Position the Driver in front front of the tractor with the bolts provided. of the Base Plate as shown below.
5. Align the bushings in the Driver with the bushings in the Base Plate (see arrows below). Install Pins and secure with the supplied cotter pins. ‘X’ Storage leg heights on 3-point hitch mount. Mounting Instructions Rear-Mounted (3-Point Hitch) 1. Place three-point hitch weldment upside down on the floor.
the Universal Mounting Bracket with two (2) each 1/2" bolt, lock washer and nut (items 9, 10, & 11). Attach the Pump/Motor/Reservoir (item 2) by lining up the slots in the IMPORTANT NOTICE Pump/Motor/Reservoir with slots in the Universal Mounting Bracket The following hydraulic fittings and hoses Reservoir Bracket, then secure four (4) each...
NOTE: Hydraulic base plate installation is shown. Installation of manual base plate is similar. Main Carriage Channel Assembly is tall and heavy. To avoid 1. Remove the carriage bolts, washers, and tip over, resulting in serious injury nuts from hydraulic base plate. Save the or death, leave the overhead lifting hardware for reuse.
first position and align Driver with lower base Plate plate pivot location (A below), then install mounting pin. Adjust forward tilt crank and side tilt crank to align upper mounting pin holes (B below), then install upper mounting pin. Secure pins with included cotter pins. Manual Tilt Base Control Valve (see parts chart below).
Ensure the oil is clean and properly filtered before connecting the Post Driver to a hydraulic power source. Failure to follow oil cleanliness standards voids the Shaver Post Driver warranty. Triple Lever Control Valve for Hydraulic Base Plate 1. Remove the plugs from the hydraulic control valve.
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Triple Lever Control Valve for Hydraulic Base Plate Parts List Item Qty. Part No. Description 2. Install the hydraulic valve (item 2) on Valve Bracket (item 2) using three (3) 5/16-18 x 2- SM-003-PVBP Plate, Valve Bracket VP-03 1/2” valve mounting bolts, washers, and nuts. Valve –...
hose is screwed into the 90° fitting from the ‘OUT’ port of the valve using paste-type thread sealant on the fittings. 8. Attach the tilt cylinder hoses as follows (see chart & illustration on the left). Attach the other end of the hose connected to the rod end of the side tilt cylinder (item 6a) to the 45°...
UPPER LOWER SHD-10 Rubber Debris Guard mounting. 3. For SHD-10 attach the Rubber Guard and Caution Tag on drive ram, with guard mounting hardware, three (3) 3/16” x 3/8 blind rivets, as shown above. Safety Arm Mounting holes (HD-10 with manual base plate shown).
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6. Install the Swing Arm A ssembly. a. Apply a light film of good quality grease to the pivot shaft on Swing Assembly. b. Slide the pivot shaft into the tube on the Safety Arm Mounting Bracket and secure with cotter pin as shown above. c.
Attachments and Options Assembly Document Storage Tube Steel Post Holder Accessory Manual Storage Tube & mounting rivets. 1. If desired, locate the document storage tube in a convenient location on the Post Steel Post Holders for HD-8 shown. Steel T-Post Holder on Driver.
5. All Post Driver safety equipment must be inspected, maintained, kept in working order, and used during Post Driver operation. 6. Do not place your hand(s) on top of the post when placing the post in the Post Driver or while the Post Driver is operating.
3. Attach the three-point top link to removable pin (‘B’ below) and secure with cotter pin. NOTE: Adjust the length of the machine’s top link, as required, to correctly attach the Post Drivers 3-Point Mounting Bracket. Pressure Hose Return Hose Control Valve Control Valve, Hydraulic Pressure Hose, and Hydraulic Return Hose.
quick attach bracket equipped unit toward PARK. the Post Driver until the plates line up. Lift the Driver off the ground and lock with the skid loader locking arms. Drive Ram, Stabilizer, & Storage Legs. IMPORTANT: When operating the Ram (‘A’ above) to drive in posts, the Stabilizer (‘B’...
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Do not use grease on the guide blocks or in the main carriage channel. Grease will retain abrasive material, which will result in premature wear. Guide Block/Roller locations (arrows) on Driver (HD-10 shown with transparent Main Carriage).
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3. Pull up Safety Latch and push Main Hydraulic Control Lever to lower Drive Ram. To avoid personal injury or death, do not operate the Post Driver by yourself. Always have another person to control the machine or power source. NOTE: For operation of valve control levers refer to the illustration below.
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NOTE: There should be a 1” to 2” gap between the top of the fence post and the bottom of the drive ram hammer plate. Potential Pinch Points. Never drive a fence post without the guard Keep hands clear of Post in place.
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6. Do not stand in front of the drive ram while operating the Post Driver. Stand at a 45-degree angle to the side of the Post 7. To drive the fence post straight, adjust the main carriage channel side-to-side and fore- and-aft using manual cranks (manual base plate) or second and third hydraulic control valve levers (hydraulic base plate).
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8. Pull up Safety Latch and pull back Main Hydraulic Control Lever to raise Drive Ram. Drive Ram, Hydraulic Control Valve Lever, & Safety Lever. 9. Hold up Safety Latch and push Main Hydraulic Control Lever to release the Drive Ram and create impact with post.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Posts will drive into the ground much straighter using shorter strokes. Use caution when driving small diameter wood steel posts. Maximum impact is not necessary with these smaller diameter posts cause damage (splintering or breakage) of posts. NOTE: If the post stops going down or is crooked after a few impacts, stop and move the post to a different location.
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Contact Shaver Manufacturing Company if any of the Cylinder Scissor Stop Bolt. instructions provided are unclear or not understood. Proper care your NOTE: Failure to tighten this bolt could responsibility.
associated repairs must be performed with the 4. Remove cotter pins and two ( 2 ) B a s e main carriage channel and drives ram in a P l a t e P i n s ( ‘ A ’ a b o v e ) that horizontal position, such as on a suitable...
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There can be tension remaining on spring. As the bolt is removed, the spring will quickly retract (compress) away from upper spring bracket. 5. Remove the retaining strap (HD-8/HD-10) and remove the Upper Spring Bracket (HD- 10/HD-12). 6. Remove the Upper Cylinder Rod Self- Locking Nut (‘D’...
8. Replace the Cylinder Cap & Piston Rod into Seal Replacement the Cylinder Tube. Use a paste type thread NOTE: Follow the disassembly instructions sealer, DO NOTE USE A TAPE SEALER as for the Post Driver until the Cylinder is out this will void the Cylinders warranty.
HD-12 Springs. NOTE: On an HD-12 Post Driver Spring replacement done without removing the Cylinder. 1. Remove the 1/2” bolt and lock washer from bottom of both springs. 2. Then remove the 1/2” bolt and lock washer from top of both springs. 3.
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Sleeves as shown below. Thread the below)). Tighten the nut just enough to fully bolts into Lower Spring Clip just enough engage the threads, as shown below. to fully engage the bolt threads. 10. HD-8/HD-10 attach Springs to Upper Spring Bracket.
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a. Get assistance and use a suitable round pry bar to engage one set of 14. Pull Main Carriage Channel down holes in both the bracket and drive ram install Road Lock Pin (‘I’ below) and Lynch yoke. Pry the bracket forward until the Pin in upper hole in Drive Ram.
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Main Carriage Channel Forward and Side Tilt Cylinder Assembly is tall and heavy. To avoid Seal Replacement tip over, resulting in serious injury or death, leave the overhead lifting WARNING device attached Main Carriage Channel while assembling Removing tilt cylinder(s) from the components.
1. Before storing, remove debris and clean the entire unit with compressed air or pressure washer. 2. Inspect the Shaver Post Driver. Replace any worn or damaged parts before using the Post Driver again. • Check all bolted connections. Ensure that fasteners are tight, and all pins are secured in place.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Problem Possible Cause Remedy Drive Ram will not move or Slide Guide Blocks/Rollers lack lubrication Lubricate with clean engine oil or spray freely in Main Carriage Channel. lubricant. Guide Blocks/Rollers installed Refer to Service Information section incorrectly. assembly procedures for correct orientation.
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Driver Assembly – HD-12 Springs SM-1211-DRS - Spring Assembly, HD-12 Qty. Part No. Description Item SM-1211-DRSA Spring Assembly, HD-12 SD-101-B2 Bushing, 1-7/8 OD x 5/8 ID x 2 L 300101 Washer, Lock 1/2" Zn 300132 Screw, Cap 1/2-13 x 2 Hex Head Gr5 Zn Full Thread 300137 Bolt, Tap 1/2-13 x 4-1/2 Hex Head Gr5 Zn Full Thread SM-1211-DRSA - Spring Assembly, HD-12...
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Driver Assembly – HD-12 Springs SM-1211-SBU – Upper Spring Bracket, HD-12 Qty. Part No. Description Item SM-1211-SC Clip, Spring, HD-12 300101 Washer, Lock 1/2" Zn 300132 Screw, Cap 1/2-13 x 2 Hex Head Gr5 Zn Full Thread SM-1211-SBL – Lower Spring Bracket, HD-12 Qty.
Attachments – Pilot Augers 6” Auger Fish Tail & Tooth Assembly Qty. Part No. Description Item SA-304-PF Auger Point Fish Tail SA-6230 Auger Teeth 300236 Screw, Cap 1/2-13 x 3 Hex Head Gr2 Zn 300326 Screw, Cap 1/2-13 x 2 Hex Head Gr5 Zn 300101 Washer, Lock 1/2 Zn 300102...
Decal, Important Valve Instructions MS-166 Decal, Important Leave Arm Open SM-0011-ST Tag, Caution Springs MS-180 Decal, Cylinder Nut MS-200D Decal, Shaver Logo Large MS-280 Decal, FEMA Member Large MS-USA Decal, Made in the USA w/Flag MS-220 Paint, Black Spray MS-230...
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If the part needs to be returned, Shaver will arrange return by a call tag or by freight. If warranty credit is due, back freight will also be paid in reimbursement.
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Product model number Please make a copy of this WARRANTY REGISTRATION form for your records and return the original. This form must be completed and returned to Shaver within 30 days from receipt of delivery or warranty may become void.
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