Start-Up Procedure - MacDon 9000 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
Start-Up Procedure
A
DANGER: Avoo
pa;siHe
irlll'Y
or death
from a runaway machine.
Do
not
start
engine
by shorting across starter
terminals.
Machine wil
start
in
gear
and
move if
normal starting circuitry is bypassed.
This machine has two safety devices which
prevent the engine from starting unless the
variable speed lever is
in
neutral,
the
steering
whee is locked
in the neutral
position,
and the
header drive dutch is disengaged. Under no
circumstances are these circuits to be deliberately
rewired so that
the engine
can be started with
controls out
ex
neutral.
Start engine only from operator's seat with
controls
in neutral.
NEVER start
engine
while
standing on ground. Machine wil start in gear and
move if
normal starting
circuitry is
bypassed.
Before starting engine, be sure there is plenty
ex
ventilation to
avoid asphyxiation.
IMPORTANT: Do not tow machine to start engine.
Damage to hydrostatic drives will result.
ADJUSTING CONTROLS
1. Engage park brake (A).
2. Disengage header clutch (B).
3. Move variable speed lever to neutral position
(C).
4. Turn steering wheel until it locks. Adjust
steering wheel tilt to desired position.
5. Move throttle lever to start-up position (D)
(approximately 1 / 3 forward).
6. Fasten seat belt.
CHEC~NGINSTRUMENTS
The machine gauges and instruments provide
important information about machine operation
and condition. Familiarize yourself with the gauges
and monitor them carefully during start-up
operation. See "Instruments and Controls" section.
NEVER SHORT ACROSS STARTER TERMINALS
ENGAGE PARK BRAKE
ADJUST CONTROLS FOR START-UP
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