Turning Engine Manually - MacDon M105 Operator's Manual

Turning Engine Manually

To manually turn the engine with the flywheel, an access hole is provided on the left cab-forward side for a
barring tool that is available from Cummins.
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or even a
pet could engage an idling machine.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure nothing falls into gearbox oil reservoir.
1. Stop engine and remove ignition key.
2. Open the hood to the lowest position, refer to
Opening Hood (Lower Position), page
3. Remove positive (red) cables (A, C) from battery posts
first, then remove negative (black) cables (B, D) from
both battery posts.
4. Clean area around the plastic cap on access hole (A).
Remove the cap.
5. Insert the barring tool (B) into the flywheel housing until
it engages the ring gear.
6. Attach a 1/2 in. square drive ratchet or breaker bar,
and turn.
7. Remove barring tool (B) and clean oil from around
access hole.
8. Clean plastic cap and reinstall in access hole (A) with
silicone sealant.
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Figure 5.57: Electrical System
Figure 5.58: Access Hole Location for
Barring Tool
Revision A