Unloading &Assembly - MacDon 5000 Operator's Manual

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UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY
PREPARE TO UNLOAD
A
CAUTION:
To
avoid
injury
t
o
bystanders from
being
struck by
machinery,
do not
allow persons to
stand
in
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
5ipecified
requirements.
Using ina,dequate
equipment
may result
iln chain
breakage,
vehicle
tipping
or
machine damage.
LIFTING VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
PREPARE
TO
UNLOAD
Use a
lifting vehicle
with a minimum
8000
lb.
(3630
kg)
lifting
capacity and
minimum 15
ft.
(4 .5
m)
lifting
height.
~~~Ii~
chain (112
inch) with minimum 5000
lb.
(2270 kg)
working
load limit.
UNLOAD WINDROWER
A
WARNING:
Be
sure
forks
are
secure
before moving
aW'ay from
load. Stand
clear
when
lift~ng.
IMPORTANT:
Do not unload
using
lean bar
for
lifting.
Chain hook slots
in
lean bar are! only for
laying
the machine
over
into working posiUon
after it
is on the
ground
.
1.
Approach
windrower
from
eithe
r
its
"underside"
as
in
(A)
or
"topside" (8) and
slide
forks in
underneath
lifting framework
as
far
as
possible.
Take
care not to
bHnd
parts
on
back
tube.
2.
Remove
hauler's
tie
down straps and
chains.
3.
Raise wind
rower off
deck, back
up
until unit
clears trailer and
slowly
lower to
6
inches
(150
mm) from ground
.
4.
Take to
storage
or
set-up
area.
5.
Set
machine down
securely on
leve~
1
ground.
Check for
shipping
damage
and
missing
parts.
UNLOADING WINDROWER FROM "UNDERSIDE"
UNLOADING
WI
NDROWER
FROM
"TOPSIDE"
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