UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
Form # 169078
Model Year - 2009
10
STEP 5. LOWER HEADER
a. 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.
b. Drive lifting vehicle to approach windrower from
its "underside".
c. Attach chain hooks to lean bar at slots as
shown.
IMPORTANT
See "Chain Requirements" in this section
for minimum chain specifications. Also,
chain length must be sufficient to provide
a minimum 4 feet (1.2 m) vertical chain
height.
Chain Type
Overhead Lifting Quality
(1/2 Inch)
Min. Working Load
5000 lb (2270 kg)
CAUTION
Stand clear when lowering, as machine may
swing.
NOTE
Do not lift at lean bar when unloading from
trailer. This procedure is only for laying the
machine over into working position.
d. Raise forks until lift chains are fully tensioned.
e. Back up SLOWLY while simultaneously lowering
machine so that cutterbar skid shoes rest on
blocks (A).
f. Remove chain hooks from lean bar.
g. Attach chain to center link anchor (B) on frame
tube and raise rear of header approximately 12
inches (305 mm) off ground.
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A
A
LOWERING HEADER WITH
FORKLIFT
LOWERING HEADER WITH
CRANE
48 in. (1.2 m)
MINIMUM
B
