MacDon A30-D, Unloading And Assembly Instructions

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UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
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STEP 6. LOWER MOWER
CONDITIONER
a. Place wooden blocks (A) against end of shipping
channels (B), and align blocks with lower
links (C).
b. Attach either a spreader bar or chain to forks.
CAUTION
Ensure spreader bar or chain is secured to
the forks so that it cannot slide off the
forks or towards the mast as the header is
lowered to the ground.
Chain type
Overhead lifting quality
(1/2 In.)
Minimum working load 5000 lb (2270 kg)
c. Drive lifting vehicle to approach header from its
underside.
d. Attach chain hooks to hooks on either side
of header.
CAUTION
Stand clear when lowering the header.
NOTE
Do NOT lift at hooks when unloading from
trailer. This procedure is only for laying the
machine over into working position.
IMPORTANT
Chain length must be sufficient to provide
a minimum 48 in. (1.2 m) vertical
chain height.
e. Raise forks until lift chains are fully tensioned.
f. Back up SLOWLY, while simultaneously
lowering machine so that cutterbar skid shoes
rest on blocks (D).
NOTE
The front face of the carrier mast should
be approximately vertical for easier
assembly of the Articulating Power
Tongue (APT).
g. Remove chain from header.
B
A
C
5 in. (127 mm)
18 in. (457 mm)
D
Lowering header with forklift
Lowering header with crane
48 in. (1.2 m)
minimum