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4.4
Loading with a Crane
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
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Figure 4.17: Lifting Chain Locations
1.
Attach a chain to hook at header center-link (A).
IMPORTANT:
Recommended length of each chain is 1 m (39 in.).
2.
Attach another chain through lifting bracket (B) at front of
header.
3.
Attach loop end of each chain to crane hook.
4.
Lift header and load onto flat deck truck.
5.
Place wooden blocks under cutterbar and float module
frame as required to stabilize header.
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Figure 4.18: Header on Flat Deck
6.
Secure with hauler
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s tie-down straps (A) and chains.
IMPORTANT:
Route tie-down straps under the reel tube to avoid severely
damaging reel tube. Ensure strap clears reel tine tubes.