MacDon 9250 SP - Manual (Page 135)

Form # 46584 Issue 11/06 Web Rev_01 133
UNLOADING
WARNING: To avoid personal injury
or death do not attempt to drive the
windrower off the carrier. It must be
lifted or towed. When starting the
windrower, slight movement of the steering
wheel could cause fast and hard-to-correct
movement on a small surface such as a trailer
bed. This could cause the machine to fall from
the carrier onto the ground.
Prepare to Unload
CAUTION: To avoid injury to
bystanders from being struck by
machinery, do not allow persons to
stand in the unloading area.
1. Move trailer into position and block trailer
wheels.
2. Lower trailer storage stands.
CAUTION: Unloading equipment
must meet or exceed the specified
requirements. Using inadequate
equipment may result in vehicle
tipping or machine damage.
Two Forklift Method
FORKLIFT REQUIREMENTS: Two forklifts, each
with a 5000 lb. (2270 kg) capacity and minimum 8
ft. (2.5 m) lift height.
1. Set forklift tines to the widest possible setting.
2. Position one forklift on either side of trailer bed.
NOTE: Windrower center of gravity is
approximately 48 inches (1220 mm) rearward of
drive wheel center.
3. Place forks under windrower frame on both
sides.
4. Lift with both forklifts simultaneously until
windrower is clear of trailer bed.
5. Drive truck slowly forward until trailer bed is
clear of windrower.
6. Lower unit slowly and simultaneously with both
forklifts to approximately 24 inches (600 mm)
from ground.
7. Install front and rear tires. See "Tires" in
Assembly section.
8. Lower unit to ground.
UNLOADING WITH TWO FORKLIFTS
PREPARE TO UNLOAD