Single Forklift Method; Method 1; Method 2 - MacDon M150 Assembly Instructions Manual

B. SINGLE FORKLIFT METHOD

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
Min. Lifting Capacity *
* At 48 inches (1220 mm) from back end of forks.
IMPORTANT
Forklifts are normally rated for a load
located 24 inches (610 mm) ahead of
back end of the forks. To obtain the
forklift capacity at 48 inches (1220
mm), check
distributor.
CHAIN
Type
Min. Working Load
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
tractor frame.
c. Set forklift tines to widest possible setting.
d. Position forklift up to rear of windrower tractor
and place forks under the rear frame cross
member.
e. Install chains from forklift mast to jacking
brackets on both front legs of windrower tractor.
Form # 169018
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
5500 lb (2500 kg)
with your forklift
Overhead Lifting
Quality (1/2 inch)
5000 lb (2270 kg)
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 tractor for shipping damage
and check shipment for missing parts.

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
Min. Lifting Capacity *
Min. Fork Length
* At 48 in. (1220 mm) from back end of forks.
Forklifts are normally rated for a load
located 24 inches (610 mm) ahead of
back end of the forks. To obtain the
forklift capacity at 48 inches (1220
mm), check
distributor.
WARNING
Be sure forks are secure before moving away
from load. Stand clear when lifting.
a. Move trailer into position and block trailer
wheels.
b. Set forklift tines to the widest possible setting.
8
11000 lb (4994 kg)
78 in. (1981 mm)
IMPORTANT
with your forklift
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Model Year - 2009