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5.4
Unloading with a Crane
Use this procedure for unloading a header shipped in the lowered position.
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.
For minimum lifting equipment requirements, refer to
12.3 Lifting Equipment Requirements, page 515
Refer to
4.4 Loading with a Crane, page 152
for procedures to attach header to a crane, then proceed as follows:
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A
B
Figure 5.15: Lifting Chain Locations
1.
Remove hauler
’
s tie-down straps and chains.
2.
Slowly raise crane until header clears trailer deck by
102
–
204 mm (4
–
8 in.).
3.
Place 150 mm (6 in.) blocks under each end of cutterbar.
4.
Lower header onto blocks.
5.
Unhook lifting chains at locations (A) and (B) from header.
6.
Check for shipping damage and missing parts.