Figure 2-5.
Diesel pile hammer controls.
Section IV. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
Note. Store the four port covers and the hydraulic
2-8. General
control hose dust plugs in a safe and secure place in the
a. The instructions in this section are published
crane cab when operating the hammer. Replace the port
covers and dust plugs after using the hammer.
for the information and guidance of the personnel
responsible for the operation of the hammer.
b. The operator must know how to perform
(1) Make sure all hydraulic hoses are full of
every operation of which the hammer is capable.
oil and connected at hammer and at double relief
This section gives instructions on starting and
valve on transmitter. Tighten all hose connec-
stopping the hammer, basic motions of the ham-
tions.
mer, and on coordinating the basic sections to per-
(2) Open breather cap located on top of
form the specific tasks for which the equipment
transmitter. Breather cap must be opened before
is designed. Since nearly every job presents a
operating and left open during operation.
different problem, the operator may have to vary
(3) With transmitter level in full ON posi-
procedures, to fit the individual job.
tion, fill reservoir through elbow fitting located on
the side of the transmitter until oil is visible at
2-9. Starting
the top of the fitting.
a. Perform the before-operation maintenance
(4) After filling reservoir, pull the trans-
mitter lever all the way back toward the operator
checks and services (table 3-1).
and hold it in this position for a few seconds
against the internal spring tension. This is the
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