Lowering The Header - MacDon R113 Unloading And Assembly Instructions

2.2 Lowering the Header

1. Attach spreader bar (A) to forks.
IMPORTANT:
Length of spreader bar must be approximately
4600 mm (180 in.).
CAUTION
Ensure spreader bar 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.
Table 2.1 Lifting Vehicle
Chain Type
Minimum Working Load
2. Drive lifting vehicle to approach rotary disc header from its underside.
3. Attach chains to hooks (B) on either side of rotary disc header.
CAUTION
Stand clear when lowering the rotary disc header
IMPORTANT:
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 1219 mm (48 in.) (C) between spreader bar and header.
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ASSEMBLING THE HEADER
Figure 2.9: Spreader Bar Attached to Header
Overhead lifting quality (1/2 in.)
2270 kg (5000 lb.)
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