MacDon 9000 Operator's Manual page 136

Self-propelled wind rower
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ASSEMBLY
Battery
INSTAU.. BATTERY
1.
Lower
battery from above
onto battery tray
located
at left rear
corner
of
frame.
2.
Install rods
and angle bar
(A).
Several
holes
are
provided
in tray to
accommodate different
sizes
of
battery.
CONNECT BATTERY CABLES
1.
Connect starter cable
(8) to
positive
(
+)
ter-
minal on battery.
2.
Connect ground cable
(C)
to negative
(-) ter-
minal on
battery.
3.
Be sure
connections
are clean and
tight.
A
WARNING:
Do
not
run the
engine with
battery cables
disconnected.
High
voltage can build
up
in
the frame,
creating a
shock
hazard.
Alternator
damage
will
also
result.
INSTALL BATTERY
When the preceding assembly work
is
complete,
the
windrower tractqr
is in running
condition.
A
CAUTION:
Machine is less stable and more difficut to
contra
without
header.
Use transmission
low
speed
range,
do
not
exceed
HALF
maximum engine
speed
and avoid loose gravel and
slopes.
Refer to
instructions
in this manual on
Starting,
DrMng and Stopping
the
Windrower.
Adjustments and Checks
1.
Check the tire pressures and adjust if
necessary.
See the Tire Pressure Chart
in
Specifications
section
for
recommended
pressures for various tire options and header
sizes.
A
CAUTION: When inflating tires, use a
dip-on
chuck and
extension
hose long
enough
to allow
you
to
stand
to one
side and
not
facing
tire.
2. Check the tension of all belts and adjust if
required. See
Maintenance/
Service section.
3.
Lubricate
the
machine
completely.
See
Maintenance/Service
section.
4.
Check fuel, engine oil, hydraulic
oil,
and coolant
levels.
See Maintenance/Service
section.
5.
Check bevel gear box and power wheel lubri-
cant
levels.
See
Maintenance/
Service
section.
NOTE:
See Header Operator's Manual for header
attachment
instructions.
STANO TO ONE SIDE WHEN INFLATING TIRES
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