UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
Form 169018
9
Revision C
B. SINGLE FORKLIFT METHOD
I. METHOD
1
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 Lifting Capacity *
5500 lb (2500 kg)
* 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.
CHAIN
Type
Overhead Lifting
Quality (1/2 inch)
Minimum Working Load
5000 lb (2270 kg)
a. Position rear of trailer against unloading dock that
is the same height or slightly lower than the trailer
bed.
b. Remove shipped parts from under windrower
frame.
c. Set forklift tines to widest possible setting.
d. Position forklift up to rear of windrower, and place
forks under the rear frame cross member.
e. Install chains from forklift mast to jacking brackets
on both front legs of windrower.
f.
Chains must be the same length.
CAUTION
The front legs rest on the trailer bed on skid
shoes. Ensure there are no obstructions to
prevent rearward sliding of the skid shoes and
watch carefully that as unit is dragged, the
skid shoes are not sliding sideways towards
the edge of the trailer bed.
g. Drag windrower rearward off of carrier.
h. Remove chains and back off the forklift.
i.
Check windrower for shipping damage, and check
shipment for missing parts.
II. METHOD
2
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 Lifting Capacity *
11000 lb
(4994 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 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.
a. Move trailer into position, and block trailer wheels.
b. Set forklift tines to the widest possible setting.
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