UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
169001 Revision E
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STEP 6. LOWER MOWER
CONDITIONER
a. Place wooden blocks (A) against end of shipping
channels (B), and align blocks with lower links
(C).
b. Attach either a spreader bar or chain to forks.
CAUTION
Ensure spreader bar or chain is secured to
the forks so that it cannot slide off the
forks or towards the mast as the header is
lowered to the ground.
Chain Type
Overhead Lifting Quality
(1/2 Inch)
Minimum Working
Load
5000 lb (2270 kg)
c. Drive lifting vehicle to approach header from its
underside.
d. Attach chain hooks to hooks on either side of
header.
CAUTION
Stand clear when lowering the header.
NOTE
Do not lift at hooks when unloading from
trailer. This procedure is only for laying the
machine over into working position.
IMPORTANT
Chain length must be sufficient to provide
a minimum 4 feet (1.2 m) vertical chain
height.
e. Raise forks until lift chains are fully tensioned.
f. Back up SLOWLY, while simultaneously
lowering machine so that cutterbar skid shoes
rest on blocks (D).
NOTE
The front face of the carrier mast should
be approximately vertical for easier
assembly of the APT.
g. Remove chain from header.
B
A
C
5 in.
127 mm
18 in.
457 mm
D
LOWERING HEADER WITH FORKLIFT
LOWERING HEADER WITH CRANE
48 in. (1.2 m)
MINIMUM
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