MacDon M150 SP - Manual (Page 58)

WINDROWER OPERATION
Form 169017 / 169087 / 169095
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Revision C
g. Normal Start - engine temperature above 60°F
(16°C):
1. Set throttle (D) to start position (E) - fully back.
IMPORTANT
The machine gauges and instruments
provide important information about
machine operation and condition.
Familiarize yourself with the gauges and
monitor them carefully during start-up
operation. Refer to Section 5.15 ENGINE
CONTROLS/GAUGES.
CAUTION
Be sure the area is clear of other persons,
pets etc. before proceeding.
2. Sound horn three times.
3. Turn ignition key (F) to RUN position.
4. Single loud tone sounds, engine warning
lights illuminate and CDM displays HDR
DISENGAGED or HEADER ENGAGED and
IN PARK.
5. Turn ignition key to START position until
engine starts and then release key. Tone
ceases and warning lights go out. CDM
displays programmed header data for 5
seconds if attached and then returns to
previous display.
IMPORTANT
Do not operate starter for longer than 15
seconds at a time. If engine does not start,
wait at least two minutes before trying
again.
After the third 15 second crank attempt,
allow solenoid to cool for 10 minutes before
further cranking attempts. If engine still
does not start, refer to Section 8
TROUBLESHOOTING.
WARNING
If starter engages with steering wheel
unlocked, ground speed lever out of neutral,
or header clutch engaged, DO NOT START
ENGINE. See your MacDon Dealer.
h. Cold Start - engine temperature below 40°F
(5°C). See specific engine for your windrower.
M200 - CAT ENGINE
1. Set throttle (D) to start position (E) - fully back
(low idle).
2. Turn key to RUN.
3. Glow plug light on CDM will cycle on / off / on
after 2 seconds for a pre-set length of time.
The operating period for the glow plug light
will change depending engine temperature.
4. When glow plug light goes out, turn key to
START and crank engine until it starts. Leave
throttle at
IDLE.
IMPORTANT
Do not operate starter for longer than 15
seconds at a time. If engine does not start,
wait at least two minutes before trying
again.
After the third 15 second crank attempt,
allow solenoid to cool for 10 minutes before
further cranking attempts. If engine still
does not start, refer to Section 8
TROUBLESHOOTING.
5. If engine fails to start, repeat steps 1 to 4.
6. Engine will cycle through a period where it
appears to labour until engine warms up.
M150 - CUMMINS ENGINE
1. Follow procedure for Normal Start.
2. Engine will cycle through a period where it
appears to labour until engine warms up.
NOTE
Throttle is non-responsive during this time
as engine is in “WARM UP” mode. This
mode will last from 30 seconds to 3 minutes
depending on temperature. After engine
has stabilized and is idling normally, throttle
becomes active.
IMPORTANT
Do not operate engine above 1500 rpm until
engine temperature gauge is above 100°F
(40°C).
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