Lowering Drive Wheels - Forklift Method - MacDon M2170 Operator's Manual

2. If not already in place, install wheel chocks (B) under the
front and back of each caster wheel (A).
3. Place a jack with a lifting capacity of at least 2268 kg
(5000 lb.) under wheel leg jack point (A) and raise the drive
wheel slightly off the jack stand.
NOTE:
The jack saddle must fit within the 50 mm (2 in.) retaining
ring at the jack point.
4. Remove the jack stand from under cylinder lift mount (B),
and lower the drive wheel to the ground.
5. Remove the jack.
6. Remove the wheel chocks from both caster wheels.
Lowering Drive Wheels – Forklift Method
This procedure will help you to lower the drive wheels to the ground using a forklift.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat for any reason.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Figure 5.254: Chocking Caster Wheels
Figure 5.255: Drive Wheel Jack Point
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