MacDon A40-D - Manual (Page 57)

SECTION 6 OPERATION
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Revision E
6.8.3.2 Unloading: Pull-Type
a. Remove tie downs.
b. Install lean bar onto mower conditioner with four
bolts (N) (shown on previous page)
c. Attach a chain to each frame hook (A), and a
chain to each end of the lean bar at (B). Chain
must pass through hole at end of lean bar.
CAUTION
Equipment used for unloading must meet or
exceed the requirements specified below.
Using inadequate equipment may result in
chain breakage, vehicle tipping or machine
damage.
Lifting Vehicle:
Minimum Lifting Capacity: 8500 lb (3865 kg)
Minimum Lifting Height: 15 ft (4.5 m)
Chain:
Type: Overhead Lifting Quality (1/2 in)
Minimum Working Load: 5000 lb (2270 kg)
d. Position forklift from either front or back of
mower conditioner, lift slightly off the flatbed,
and move flatbed from beneath mower
conditioner.
e. Lower mower conditioner, and install wheel/axle
assemblies onto mower conditioner. Secure
axle to frame with bolt (C), and tighten to
required torque..
f. Lower mower conditioner to ground, and remove
lifting chains.
g. Remove tie securing steering cylinder to frame.
h. Remove tie securing APT to frame.
(continued next page)
B
A
C