UNLOADING
One Forklift Method
FORKLIFT REQUIREMENT: One forklift with a
10,000 lb. (4535 kg) capacity.
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. Back rear
of
truck
bed
up
to
an unloading
dock
which is the same height
or
slightly lower than
the
trailer bed.
3. Drive the forklift
up
to
the windrower from the
rear and place forks under the rear frame cross
member.
4. Install chains from forks
to
triangular brackets
(A)
at rear
of
windrower frame front legs.
A
CAUTION:
The
front
frame
legs
rest
on
the
trailer
bed
on
skid
shoes
(B)
(painted yellow}. Be sure there are
no
obstructions
to
prevent rearward sliding
of the skid shoes and
watch
carefully that
as
un-
is
dragged,
the
skid
shoes are not
sliding
sideways towards the side edge
of
the traier bed.
5. Lift rear end
of
windrower
to
clear trailer
bed
and drag windrower rearward off
of
carrier.
6.
Remove chains and install front and rear tires.
See "Tires" in Assembly section.
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