MacDon M150 2008 Operator's Manual page 57

Self-propelled windrower
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6.3.5.3
Shutdown
CAUTION
Be sure windrower is safely parked on a flat,
level surface, header on the ground and the
neutral lock/brakes are engaged.
IMPORTANT
Before stopping engine, run at low idle for
approximately five minutes to cool hot
engine parts (and allow turbocharger to
slow down while engine oil pressure is
available).
a. Turn key counter-clockwise to OFF position.
6.3.5.4
Fueling
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death from
explosion or fire, do not smoke or allow
flame or sparks near fuel tank when
refuelling.
Never refuel the windrower tractor when the
engine is hot or running.
a. Stop the windrower and remove key.
b. Stand on either platform to access the fuel tank
filler pipe.
c.
Clean the area around the filler cap (A).
d. Turn cap handle (B) counterclockwise until loose
and remove cap.
e. Fill tank with approved fuel as per table.
Form 169017
WINDROWER TRACTOR OPERATION
A
B
FUEL
SPEC
Diesel
ASTM
Grade
D-975
No.2
Diesel
Grade
n/a
No.1 &
2 mix *
f.
Replace fuel tank cap (A) and turn cap handle
(B) clockwise until snug.
Fill fuel tank daily, preferably at the end of
the day's operation to help prevent
condensation in the tank. Tank Capacity
is 97 U.S. Gallons (378 L).
Do not fill tank completely; space is
required for expansion. A filled tank could
overflow
temperature, such as direct sunlight.
Do not allow tank to empty. Running out of
fuel
contamination of the fuel system. Refer to
Section 7.9.6 Fuel System for priming
procedures.
6.3.5.5
Engine Temperature
The normal engine operating temperature range
is 180°-225°F (82°-107°C), and is indicated by a
gauge on the operator's console.
temperature exceeds 230°F (110°C), an ongoing
intermittent tone will be heard and the CDM will
flash "ENGINE TEMP".
immediately and determine cause. The tone will
stop and the CDM will return to normal when the
temperature drops below 225°F (107°C).
55
SULPHUR
WATER &
SEDIMENT
(by weight)
(by weight)
As Per
As Per
Spec
Spec
45-55
1% Max.
Cold
0.5% Max.
0.1% Max.
Weather/
Preferred
High Alt.
NOTE
IMPORTANT
if
exposed
to
IMPORTANT
can
cause
air
locks
Stop the engine
OPERATING RANGE
Issue – June 2008
CETANE
LUBRI
NO.
CITY
As Per
As Per
Spec
Spec
460
HFRR
a
rise
in
and/or
If the

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