Electrical - MacDon M150 2008 Operator's Manual

SYMPTOM
Engine Emits Black Or Grey
Exhaust.
Engine Emits White Exhaust.
Starter Cranks Slowly Or Will
Not Operate.
Air Filters Require Frequent
Cleaning.

8.2 ELECTRICAL

SYMPTOM
Low Voltage And/Or Battery Will
Not Charge.
* See your MacDon dealer
** Refer to Windrower Technical Manual
Form 169017
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Improper type of fuel.
Engine overloaded.
Clogged or dirty air cleaner.
Defective muffler.
Dirty or faulty injectors.
Engine out of time.
Air in fuel system.
Improper type of fuel.
Cool engine.
Defective thermostat.
Engine out of time.
Low battery output.
Controls not in neutral.
Relay not functioning.
Loose or corroded battery
connections.
Key switch worn or terminals loose.
Crankcase oil too high viscosity.
Main fuse defective/blown.
Key power fuse blown.
Switch at interlock not closed or
defective.
Vacuator plugged.
Pre-cleaner rotor not turning freely.
PROBLEM
Defective battery.
Defective alternator belt.
Loose or corroded connections.
Dirty or defective alternator,
defective voltage regulator, or high
resistance in circuit.
Alternator or voltage regulator not
connected properly.
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SOLUTION
Consult your fuel supplier and
use proper type fuel for
conditions.
Reduce ground speed.
Service air cleaner.
Check muffler for possible
damage which might create back
pressure.
Contact MacDon dealer.
Consult your fuel supplier and
use proper type fuel for
conditions.
Warm engine up to normal
operating temperature.
Remove and check thermostat.
Contact MacDon dealer.
Check battery charge.
Move GSL to neutral.
Move steering wheel to center
position.
Disengage header clutch.
Check relay and wire
connections.
Clean and tighten loose
connections.
Contact MacDon dealer.
Use recommended oil.
Replace main fuse.
Replace
Adjust switch or replace.
Clean out vacuator.
Repair/replace.
SOLUTION
Have battery tested.
Replace worn belt.
Clean and tighten battery
connections.
Contact MacDon dealer.
Connect properly.
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Issue – June 2008
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