Step 5. Lower Header - MacDon A30-S Assembly Instructions Manual

STEP 5. LOWER HEADER

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.
b. Drive lifting vehicle to approach header from its
"underside".
LOWERING HEADER WITH FORKLIFT
48 in. (1.2 m)
MINIMUM
LOWERING HEADER WITH CRANE
c. Attach chain hooks to lean bar at slots as
shown.
Form 169078
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
d. Raise forks until lift chains are fully tensioned.
e. Back
f.
g. Attach chain to center link anchor (B) on frame
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IMPORTANT
See "Chain Requirements" in this section
for minimum chain specifications. Also,
chain length must be sufficient to provide
a minimum 4 feet (1.2 m) vertical chain
height.
CHAIN TYPE
MINIMUM
WORKING LOAD
CAUTION
Stand clear when lowering, as machine may
swing.
NOTE
Do not lift at lean bar when unloading from
trailer. This procedure is only for laying the
machine over into working position.
A
up SLOWLY,
lowering machine so that cutterbar skid shoes
rest on blocks (A).
Remove chain hooks from lean bar.
B
tube, and raise rear of header approximately
12 inches (305 mm) off ground.
OVERHEAD LIFTING
QUALITY (1/2 INCH)
5000 lb
(2270 kg)
A
while simultaneously
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