MacDon 963 Harvest Header - Manual (Page 62)

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UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY
PREPARE TO UNLOAD
CAUTION: To avoid injury to
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.
3. Check that the load has not shifted or otherwise
become unstable and check shipping stands for
damage before removing hauler's tie-downs. If
it appears load is unstable, take precautions to
prevent machines falling down when tie-downs
are removed.
UNLOADING EQUIPMENT
CAUTION: Unloading equipment
must meet or exceed specified
requirements. Using inadequate
equipment may result in vehicle
tipping, chain breakage, or machine
damage.
LIFTING VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
Use a lifting vehicle with minimum 4000 lb. (1815
kg) lifting capacity and a minimum 15 ft. (4.5 m)
lifting height.
CHAIN REQUIREMENTS
Use overhead lifting quality chain (1/2 in.) with
minimum 5000 lb. (2270 kg) working load limit.
Chain length must be sufficient to provide
minimum 4 ft. (1.2 m) vertical chain height.
UNLOAD HEADER
1. Attach chain hooks at points (A) and (B)
marked "Lift Here".
CAUTION: To avoid injury from
shifting or falling machines, remove
hauler's tie-downs from one header
at a time, after it is secured to
unloading vehicle.
2. Remove hauler's tie-down straps and chains.
CAUTION: Be sure hooks are secure
before moving away from load. Stand
clear when lifting, machine may
swing. Do not allow anyone to walk
under or near the header as it is
unloaded or moved.
3. Raise header 12 inches (300 mm) and remove
from trailer.
4. Take to storage or set-up area.
5. Set header down securely on level ground.
Check for shipping stand damage and remove
dividers and other attachments wired to
underside of header.
6. Remove chain hooks.
WARNING: Header shipping stands
are designed for shipping economy.
They do not provide a base broad
enough for storage of units in an
upright position.
To avoid personal injury, death or machine
damage from headers falling or blowing over,
proceed with instructions to "Lower Header"
(next page) before leaving units in storage.
If it is necessary to store machines upright on
shipping stands, ensure that the ground is firm
and level. Take factors such as exposure to
wind, and the effects of snow melt and ground
thaw into consideration. Tie units together and
brace on both sides, or place against a secure
backstop and brace the unsupported side.
ATTACH CHAIN HOOKS