Step 3. Lower Header - MacDon R80 Manual

STEP 3. LOWER HEADER
a. Drive lifting vehicle to approach windrower
from its "underside".
b. Attach chain hooks to hooks on either side of
header.
TYPE
MIN. WORKING LOAD
CAUTION
Stand clear when lowering, as machine
may swing.
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.
c. Raise forks until lift chains are fully tensioned.
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d. Back up SLOWLY
lowering machine until cutterbar rests on
ground.
Form # 169080
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
CHAIN
OVERHEAD LIFTING
QUALITY (1/2 INCH)
5000 LB. (2270 KG)
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while simultaneously
ADJUST HEIGHT
AS REQUIRED
The front face of the carrier mast should
be approximately vertical for easier
assembly of the hitch.
e. Remove chain from windrower.
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MAST PERPENDICULAR
TO GROUND
NOTE
Issue – April 2007