UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
Form # 169007
Model Year - 2009
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STEP 2. LOWER HEADER
Reposition header as follows in preparation for
assembly and set-up:
A. SINGLE REEL HEADERS
a. Choose an area with level ground.
b. Approach header from its “underside” and place
forks under top of shipping frame.
c. Attach a chain at each end of frame and secure
other end to lifting vehicle.
CAUTION
Stand clear when lowering, as machine may
swing.
d. Back up SLOWLY while lowering forks until
header rests just above the ground. See
illustration.
e. Place 6 in. (150 mm) blocks under each end and
center of cutterbar and lower header onto
blocks.
f. Remove chain and move lifting vehicle to rear of
header.
g. Attach chain to center link anchor on frame tube
and raise rear of header so that stand can be
lowered.
h. Lower header stand by pulling pin, lowering
stand, and releasing pin to secure stand.
i. Lower header onto stand.
NOTE
If ground is soft, place a block under
stand.
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