MacDon 9000 Operator's Manual page 104

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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Traction
Drive:
Neutral Lock Adjustment
A
DANGER:
To prevent machine run-
away-.
• STOP ENGINE before adjusting steering linkage
or neutral interlock.
• Never rewire or misadjust neutral interlock so
engine can be started with controls out
d
neutral.
Never start engine by shorting across starter
terminals. Machine will start with drive
engaged
and move if
normal starting circuitry is
bypassed,
Start
engine only from operator's seaL
Never
try
to
start engine with someone
under
or near
machine.
• Refer to proper start-up procedure in Operation
section.
The starter should engage ONLY when the
ground speed
lever
is in
neutral,
the steering
wheel is locked, and the header drive clutch is
disengaged.
Under these conditions, the machine should not
"growl" severely or move after engine start-up.
If either of the above does not hold true, perform
the following checks and adjustments in sequence
until
corrected:
1.
Check that all related electrical connections are
good.
2. Check that all hardware is properly tightened on
ground speed
controls,
control
rods,
pump
pintle arms and neutral start
mechanisms.
3.
Check that with the header drive clutch lever in
the disengaged position (fully
back),
the ball on
header neutral switch (A) is fully depressed by
tab
(8).
If not, loosen bolt
(C)
securing the switch
mount, adjust switch position, and tighten bolt
to secure the
position.
FOLLOW ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
HEADER DRIVE NEUTRAL SWITCH
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