Chapter 3: Unloading Header; Unloading Trailer - MacDon C Series Unloading And Assembly Instructions

Chapter 3: Unloading Header

These instructions are to be followed when receiving a C Series Corn Header and preparing it for field use.

3.1 Unloading Trailer

Normally, two C Series Corn Headers are shipped together in an upright position on a trailer. Follow these procedures when
unloading them from the trailer.
DANGER
The equipment used for loading or unloading a machine must meet or exceed the requirements specified in this
document. Using inadequate equipment may result in chain breakage, vehicle tipping, machine damage or bodily harm
to operators or bystanders.
To determine the equipment needed to handle the headers, refer to
7.
To unload the headers from the trailer, follow these steps:
1. Move the trailer into position and block the trailer's wheels.
2. Lower the trailer storage stands.
3. Approach the header with a forklift and line up the forks with the fork slider channels under the shipping stand.
4. Slide the forks underneath the fork slider channels as far as possible without contacting the shipping support of the
second header, if present.
5. Remove the tie-down straps, chains, and wooden blocks.
6. Slowly raise the header off of the trailer deck.
7. Back the forklift away from the trailer until the header clears the trailer. Slowly lower the header until it is 254 mm
(10 in.) above the ground.
8. Take the header to the storage area. Set the header down securely on level ground free of rocks and debris.
9. Repeat this procedure to unload the second header, if present.
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