MacDon 974 FlexDraper - Manual (Page 81)

Form # 147083 Issue 01/07 79
UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY
PULL HEADER OVER TO FIELD POSITION
NOTE: Before lowering header, remove linkage
pins from header legs. These will be required
when attaching header to combine adapter.
1. Drive lifting vehicle to approach header from its
"underside".
Engage forks under cutterbar as shown.
Attach a chain (A) from mast of lifting vehicle
to header leg. Use overhead lifting quality
chain (1/2 in.) with minimum 5000 lb. (2270 kg)
working load limit.
2. Back up slowly while lowering forks until
header tips onto forks.
CAUTION: Stand clear when
lowering, as machine may swing.
3. Place 6 inch (150 mm) blocks under each end
of cutterbar and lower header onto blocks.
SET HEADER SUPPORT STAND
1. Remove chain and move lifting vehicle to rear
of header.
2. Attach chain to center link anchor on frame
tube, raise rear of header and lower header
stand into position (A).
3. Lower header onto stand. Remove shipping
stands.
NOTE: In soft conditions, use a 2x4 block
under header stand.
ATTACH CHAIN
HEADER STAND – LOWERED
A