Perform Safety System Checks - MacDon M 2009 Series Assembly Instructions Manual

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I. PERFORM SAFETY SYSTEM CHECKS
Ensure battery main disconnect switch is switched
to POWER ON position. Refer to
OPERATIONAL CHECKS.
A properly functioning system should operate as
follows:
The starter should engage ONLY when the
GSL is in N-DETENT, the steering wheel is
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 syste m does not function as descri bed
above, refer to the Technical Service Manual.
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared
the area.
a. With the eng ine shut down and the HEADER
DRIVE switch engaged, try to sta rt the engine.
The 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. Refer to t
Manual.
b. With the engine shut down, do the following:
1. Open engine compartment hood.
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he Technical Service
2. Pry the steering interlock away from pintle
arms by inserting a wedge or pry bar between
one of the interlock channels and pintle arm.
3. Insert a woo d block approximately 3/4 inch
(19 mm) thick, between the other channel and
pintle arm, so that the interlock channel is
clear of the pintle arm.
4. Turn the steering wheel off center, and move
the GSL in N-DETENT.
5. Try to start t he engine. T he CDM will flash
"CENTER STEERING", accompanied by a
short beep with each fla sh, and the e ngine
should not turn over.
If the engine turns over, the system requires
adjustment. Refer to the Technical Service
Manual.
6. Remove key.
7. Remove wood block inserted at Ste p 3.
above, and close hood.
c. With the engine shut down, steering wheel
centered, and the GSL in NEUTRAL but not in
N-DETENT:
1. Try to start t he engine. T he 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. Refer to the Technical Service
Manual.
d. M155 and M205 ONLY: With the en gine shut
down,
steering
N-DETENT, and Operator's station not locked:
1. Try to start the engine. Engine will crank but
will not start. The CDM will display "SEAT
BASE NOT LOCKED".
If
engine start s,
adjustment. Refer to the Technical Service
Manual.
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wheel
centered,
GSL
the system require
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