MacDon 974 FlexDraper - Manual (Page 82)

Form # 147083 Issue 01/07 80
UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY
REEL SUPPORT ARMS – 21’ to 25’ Headers
1. Drive forklift to front of header, near center. Place
a lifting strap around reel main tube and attach to
forklift.
NOTE: To avoid damage to tube, do not lift with
forks directly under reel tube.
2. Remove nuts (A) securing yellow shipping
supports to reel support arms, both ends of
header. For 25’ headers only, remove yellow reel
tube support (D) and angle (E) at center of
header. Remove metal banding from reel.
3. Raise the forks slowly to raise reel. Engage reel
props and lower forks until reel rests on props.
Back the forklift away.
4. Cut shipping wire securing reel lift cylinders.
Attach rod end of reel lift cylinder to header at
(B) with pins provided.
5. Remove the bolts securing shipping supports to
header frame. Discard straps and re-install
hardware. Hardware at (F) is installed reversed
for ease of access when removing shipping
supports. To prevent damage to reel end shields
and /or discs, always install carriage head bolts to
the inside of header as shown for field use.
REEL SUPPORT ARMS SHIPPING POSITION
A
REEL LIFT CYLINDERS WORKING POSITION
B
REMOVE CENTER REEL SUPPORT
25’ HEADERS
D
E
INSTALL HARDWARE WITH HEADS IN
F