214367 11 Revision A3.4 Lowering HeaderCAUTIONEquipment used for lowering the header must meet or exceed the requirements specified below. Usinginadequate equipment may result in chain breakage, vehicle tipping, or machine damage.Table 3.1 Lifting VehicleChain Type Overhead lifting quality 12.7 mm (1/2 in.)Minimum Working Load 2270 kg (5000 lb.)1023058BBAFigure 3.6: Spreader Bar Attached to Header1. Attach spreader bar (A) to forks.IMPORTANT:Length of spreader bar must be approximately4.6 m (15 ft).CAUTIONEnsure spreader bar is secured to the forks so that itcannot slide off the forks or towards the mast as theheader is lowered to the ground.2. Drive lifting vehicle to approach header fromits underside.3. Attach chains to hooks (B) on both sides of header.IMPORTANT:Chain length must be sufficient to provide a minimum1.2 m (4 ft.) vertical chain height.IMPORTANT:Do NOT lift at hooks when unloading from trailer. Thisprocedure is only for laying the machine over intoworking position.4. Raise forks until lift chains are fully tensioned.ASSEMBLING THE HEADER
