Step 4. Lower Mower Conditioner - MacDon R80 Unloading And Assembly Instructions

STEP 4. 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.
Chain Type
Min. Working Load
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.
Form # 169080
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
Overhead Lifting Quality
(1/2 Inch)
5000 lb. (2270 kg)
e. Back up SLOWLY while simultaneously lowering
machine until cutterbar rests on ground.
f. Remove chain from header.
MAST PERPENDICULAR
ADJUST HEIGHT
AS REQUIRED
The front face of the carrier mast should be
approximately vertical for easier assembly
of the APT.
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1
2
TO GROUND
NOTE
Model Year - 2010
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