
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
Form # 169080
Model Year - 2010
8
STEP 1. UNLOAD
ARTICULATING POWER
TONGUE (APT)
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
Min. Lifting Capacity
8000 lb. (3630 kg)
Min. Lifting Height
15 ft. (4.5 m)
CHAIN
Overhead Lifting Quality
(1/2 inch)
5000 lb. (2270 kg)
Min. Working Load
a. Remove hauler's tie down straps and chains.
b. Attach chain to two brackets on top of APT as
shown.
c. Adjust chain lengths so APT is lifted evenly.
d. Raise APT 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 APT
down securely on level ground.
f.
Repeat for second APT if required.
g. Check for shipping damage and missing parts.