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Loading with One Forklift: Lowered Position
WARNING
Equipment used for loading and unloading must meet or exceed the minimum specified requirements. Using
inadequate equipment may result in vehicle tipping, machine damage, or chain breakage.
For minimum lifting equipment requirements, refer to
12.3 Lifting Equipment Requirements, page 515
IMPORTANT:
To improve forklift load stability and prevent damage to the header/float module, lift the header in the upright position
using the fork slider channels (refer to
4.1 Loading with One Forklift: Upright Position, page 143
). If you must lift the header
from the lowered position, proceed cautiously to avoid damaging or scratching the header/float module.
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Figure 4.7: Forks under Float Module
1.
Move trailer into position, block trailer wheels, and lower
trailer storage stands.
2.
Approach header from the back and slide forks underneath
float module lower beam structure (A) as far as possible.
3.
Slowly raise forklift to about 150 mm (6 in.) off the ground.
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Figure 4.8: Raised Header Stand
4.
Raise header stand (B) by pulling pin (A), raising stand, and
releasing pin to secure stand in place.
NOTE:
The header stand is used to support the header off the
ground and should be in the raised position when
transporting the header on a flat deck.
5.
Maintain adequate clearance between the header and the
flat deck when lifting header onto, or off of, the flat deck.
6.
Approach trailer slowly and raise forklift until header clears
trailer deck by 102
–
204 mm (4
–
8 in.).