MacDon A30-D, Unloading And Assembly Instructions

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UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
169001 Revision F
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STEP 2. UNLOAD HEADER
CAUTION
To avoid injury to bystanders from being
struck by machinery, do NOT allow persons
to stand in unloading area.
CAUTION
Equipment used for unloading must meet or
exceed the requirements specified below.
Using inadequate equipment may result in
chain breakage, vehicle tipping or
machine damage.
Lifting vehicle
Minimum capacity
8000 lb
(3630 kg)
Minimum lifting height
15 ft
(4.5 m)
Chain
Overhead lifting quality
(1/2 in.)
Minimum working load
5000 lb (2270 kg)
WARNING
Be sure forks are secure before moving
away from load. Stand clear when lifting.
A. TRUCK FLATBED
a. Remove hauler’s tie down straps and chains.
b. Approach mower conditioner from either its
underside or topside, and slide forks in
underneath lifting framework as far as possible.
NOTE
When possible, approach from the
underside to minimize potential for
scratching the unit.
c. Raise mower conditioner off deck.
IMPORTANT
If load is “two-wide”, take care not to
contact the other machine.
d. Back up until unit clears trailer, and slowly lower
to 6 in. (150 mm) from ground.
e. Take to storage or set-up area.
f. Set machine down securely on level ground.
g. Repeat for other mower conditioner (if required).
h. Check for shipping damage and missing parts.
B. CONTAINER
a. Position platform (A) at container opening
with forklift.
b. Attach chain (B) to header frame, and to forks
on a second forklift.
c. Pull header from container onto platform.
d. Lift platform slightly to take weight off container.
e. Slowly drive trailer with container away from
header, carefully watching all clearances and
repositioning header as required.
f. When container is clear of header, remove chain
from frame, and lower platform and header
to ground.
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Forks
B
A