MacDon R85, Unloading And Assembly Instructions

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UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
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STEP 1. UNLOAD
ARTICULATED
POWER TURN (APT)
HITCH
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
Minimum Capacity 8,000 lb. (3,630 kg)
Minimum Height 15 ft. (4.5 m)
CHAIN
Overhead Lifting
Quality (1/2 inch)
5,000 lb. (2,270 kg)
Minimum Working
Load
a. Remove hauler's tie down straps and chains.
b. Attach chain to two brackets on top of APT hitch
as shown.
c. Adjust chain lengths so hitch is lifted evenly.
d. Raise hitch off deck, back up until unit clears
trailer, and slowly lower to 6 inches (150 mm)
from ground.
IMPORTANT
Take care not to contact the other machine
if load is two-wide.
e. Take to storage or set-up area, and set hitch
down securely on level ground.
f. Repeat for second hitch if required.
g. Check for shipping damage and missing parts.