Step 1. Unload Hitch - MacDon R80 Manual

STEP 1. UNLOAD HITCH
CAUTION
To avoid injury to bystanders from being
struck by machinery, do not allow persons
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.
LIFTING VEHICLE
MIN. LIFTING
CAPACITY
MIN. LIFTING HEIGHT
TYPE
MIN. WORKING LOAD
a. Remove hauler's tie down straps and chains.
b. Attach chain to two brackets on top of hitch as
shown.
c. Adjust chain lengths so hitch is lifted evenly.
d. Raise hitch off deck, back up until unit clears
trailer and slowly lower to 6 inches (150 mm)
from ground.
IMPORTANT
Take care not to contact the other
machine if load is two-wide.
e. Take to storage or set-up area and set hitch
down securely on level ground.
f. Repeat for second hitch if required.
Form # 169080
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
8000 LB. (3630 KG)
15 FT. (4.5 M)
CHAIN
OVERHEAD LIFTING
QUALITY (1/2 INCH)
5000 LB. (2270 KG)
g. Check for shipping damage and missing parts.
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Issue – April 2007