UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
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B. SINGLE FORKLIFT METHODS
There are two methods that can be used:
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 Capacity *
5500 lb (2500 kg)
* 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.
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. Drive 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 Capacity *
11,000 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 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.
WARNING
Be sure forks are secure before moving
away from load. Stand clear when lifting.
a. Move trailer onto level ground, and block trailer
wheels.
b. Set forklift tines to the widest possible setting.
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