Chapter 2: Unloading The Header - MacDon R85 Assembly Instructions Manual

2 Unloading the Header
CAUTION
To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do NOT allow people 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.
IMPORTANT:
Forklifts are normally rated for a load located 610 mm
(24 in.) ahead of the back end of the forks. To obtain the
forklift capacity at 1220 mm (48 in.), check with your forklift
distributor.
Table 2.1 Lifting Vehicle
Minimum Capacity
Minimum Fork Length
1. Remove hauler's tie-down straps and chains.
WARNING
Be sure forks are secure before moving away from load.
Stand clear when lifting.
2. Approach header from its underside and slide forks in
under the lifting framework as far as possible.
IMPORTANT:
If load is two units wide, take care to avoid contacting
the other machine.
3. Raise header off the deck.
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Figure 2.1: Minimum Lifting Capacity
A - Load Center of Gravity
B - Load Center 1220 mm (48 in.) from Back of Forks
C - Minimum Fork Length 1981 mm (78 in.)
3630 kg (8000 lb.)
198 cm (78 in.)
Figure 2.2: Lifting Header off Trailer
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B
C
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