Step 3. Lower Mower Conditioner - MacDon R85 Unloading And Assembly Instructions

STEP 3. LOWER MOWER
CONDITIONER
a. Attach either a spreader bar or chain to forks.
CAUTION
Ensure spreader bar or chain is secured
to the forks so that it cannot slide off the
forks or towards the mast as the header
is lowered to the ground.
Overhead Lifting Quality
(1/2 inch)
b. Drive lifting vehicle to approach header from its
underside.
c. Attach chain hooks to hooks on either side of
header.
CAUTION
Stand clear when lowering the header.
NOTE
Do NOT lift at hooks when unloading
from trailer. This procedure is only for
laying the machine over into working
position.
IMPORTANT
Chain length must be sufficient to
provide a minimum 4 feet (1.2 m) vertical
chain height.
d. Raise forks until lift chains are fully tensioned.
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UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
CHAIN
5,000 lb. (2,270 kg)
Minimum Working
Load
e. Back up SLOWLY, while simultaneously lowering
machine until cutterbar rests on ground.
f. Remove chain from header.
ADJUST HEIGHT
AS REQUIRED
The front face of the carrier mast should be
approximately vertical for easier assembly
of the APT hitch.
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