UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
Form # 169078
Model Year - 2009
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STEP 1. 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
Min. Lifting Capacity *
8000 lb (3630 kg)
Min. Fork Length
78 inches (1981 mm)
* At 48 inches (1220 mm) from back end of
forks.
IMPORTANT
Forklifts are normally rated for a load
located 24 inches (610 mm) ahead of
back end of the forks. To obtain the
forklift capacity at 48 inches (1220 mm),
check with your forklift distributor.
WARNING
Be sure forks are secure before moving away
from load. Stand clear when lifting.
IMPORTANT
Do not unload using lean bar for lifting.
Chain hook slots in lean bar are only for
laying the machine over into working
position after it is on the ground.
NOTE
Take care not to bend parts on back tube.
a. Approach windrower from either its "topside" or
"underside" and slide forks (A) in underneath
lifting framework as far as possible.
NOTE
When possible, approach from the
underside to minimize potential for
scratching the unit.
b. Remove hauler's tie down straps and chains.
c. Raise windrower off deck.
IMPORTANT
Take care not to contact the other
machine if load is two-wide.
d. Back up until unit clears trailer and slowly lower
to 6 inches (150 mm) from ground.
e. Take to storage or set-up area.
f. Set machine down securely on level ground.
Check for shipping damage and missing parts.
TOPSIDE
UNDERSIDE
A
