Perform Safety System Checks - MacDon M Series Assembly Instructions Manual

J. PERFORM SAFETY SYSTEM
CHECKS
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared
the area.
A properly functioning system should operate as
follows:
•
The starter should engage ONLY when the
GSL is in N-DETENT, steering wheel locked
in the CENTER position, and the header
drive switch is in the OFF position.
•
Under the above conditions, the brake
should engage and the machine should not
move after engine start-up.
•
The steering wheel should not lock with the
engine running and the GSL is out of the N-
DETENT.
•
The machine should not move with the
engine running and with the steering wheel
still centered, when the GSL is pulled
straight out of N-DETENT (not in forward or
reverse).
If the system does not function as described
above, see your windrower dealer.
a. With the engine shut down and the header drive
switch engaged, try to start the engine.
CDM will display "HEADER ENGAGED" on the
upper line, and "DISENGAGE HEADER' on the
lower line. If the engine turns over, the system
requires adjustment. See your dealer.
WARNING
Stop windrower tractor engine and remove
key before making adjustments to machine.
A child or even a pet could engage the drive.
b. With the engine shut down, do the following:
1. Open engine compartment hood.
Form # 169242
PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS
c. Pry the steering interlock away from pintle arms
The
d. With the engine shut down, steering wheel
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by inserting a wedge or pry bar between one of
the interlock channels and pintle arm.
1. Insert a wood block approximately ¾ inch
(19 mm) thick between the other channel
and pintle arm so that the interlock channel
is clear of the pintle arm.
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared
the area.
2. Turn the steering wheel off center, and
move the GSL in N-DETENT.
3. Try to start the engine. The CDM will flash
"CENTER STEERING", accompanied by a
short beep with each flash, and the engine
should not turn over.
over, the system requires adjustment. See
your dealer.
4. Remove key.
5. Remove wood block inserted at step 3
above and close hood.
centered, and the GSL in Neutral but not in N-
DETENT;
1. Try to start the engine. The CDM will flash
"CENTER STEERING" on the upper line,
and "PLACE GSL INTO N" on the lower line
accompanied by a short beep with each
flash, and the engine should not turn over. If
the engine turns over, the system requires
adjustment. See your dealer.
If the engine turns
Model Year - 2009