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UNLOADING
A
WARNING:
To
avoid personal
injury
or
death do
not
attempt
to
drive
the
windrower
off the carrier. It
must
be
lifted or towed. When
starting
the
windrower, slight movement
of
the steering wheel
could cause
fast and hard-to-a>rrect
movement on
a smaJI surface
such
as a
trailer
bed.
This
could
cause
the
machine
to fall
from
the carrier onto
the
ground.
Prepare to Unload
A
CAUTION:
To
avoid injury
to
bystanders
from being
struck
by
machinery,
do
not
allow persons
to stand
in
the unloading
area.
1.
Move trailer
into position
and block
trailer
wheels.
2.
Lower
trailer storage
stands.
A
CAUTION:
Unloading equipment must
meet
or
exceed
the
specified
re-
quirements. Using inadequate equip-
ment
may result
in
vehicle
tipping
or
machine
damage.
Two Forklift Method
.
FORKLIFT REQUIREMENTS: Two forklifts, each
with a
5000 lb. (2270 kg)
capacity and minimum
12
ft.
(3.5 m) lift height.
CHAIN REQUIREMENTS:
Overhead lifting quality
chain
with a minimum 5000
lb.
(2270 kg)
working
load
limit.
1.
Set forklift tines to the widest possible setting.
2.
Position one forklift on either side of trailer
bed.
3.
Place the forks under the windrower
frame
on
both sides as far forward as practical.
4.
Lift
with both forklifts
simultaneously until
windrower
is
clear of trailer
bed.
5.
Drive truck slowly forward until
trailer
bed is
clear of
windrower.
6. If no other unloading is necessary,
lower
unit
slowly and simultaneously with both forklifts
to
approximately 24 inches (600 mm) from
ground.
7.
Install front and rear
tires.
See "Tires" in
Assembly
section.
8. Lower unit to
ground.
UNLOADING WITH TWO FORKLIFTS
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