UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
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STEP 1. UNLOAD WINDROWER
CAUTION
To avoid injury to bystanders from being
struck by machinery, do not allow persons
to stand in unloading area.
A. TWO FORKLIFT METHOD
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
Minimum Capacity *
5500 lb (2500 kg)
Minimum Fork Length
78 in. (1981 mm)
* At 48 in. (1220 mm) from back end of forks.
IMPORTANT
Forklifts are normally rated for a load
located 24 in. (610 mm) ahead of
back end of the forks.
To obtain the forklift capacity at 48 in.
(1220 mm), check with your forklift
distributor.
a. Move trailer onto level ground, and block trailer
wheels.
b. Set forklift tines to the widest possible setting.
c. Position one forklift on either side of trailer, and
locate forks under windrower frame.
NOTE
Windrower center of gravity is
approximately 55 in. (1397 mm)
rearward of drive wheel center.
d. Lift with both forklifts simultaneously until
windrower is clear of trailer bed.
WARNING
Be sure forks are secure before moving
trailer away from load. Stand clear when
lifting.
e. Drive the truck slowly forward until trailer bed is
clear of windrower.
f. Lower unit slowly and simultaneously with both
forklifts to the ground. If ground is soft, place
wooden blocks under front shipping stands.
g. Back off forklifts.
h. Check windrower for shipping damage, and
check shipment for missing parts.
