MacDon 9000 Operator's Manual page 31

Self-propelled wind rower
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OPERATION
Start-Up Procedure
(continued)
STARTING ENGINE
A
CAUTION:
Be sure
the area is
dear
of
other persons,
pets etc. before
pro-
ceeding.
Turn
ignition key to START position
until
engine
starts.
Release
key.
IMPORTANT:
Do not
operate
starter for longer
than
15 seconds at
a
time.
If engine does not
start, wait at least one minute
before trying
again.
If engine
does not start
in
four
attempts,
refer
to
Trouble Shooting
section.
A
WARNING:
If starter engages with
steering
whee
tnOCked,
variatje
speed
lever
out
of
neutral,
or header dutch
engaged, DO NOT START ENGINE.
Perform Neutral Lock Adjustment.
(See
Maintenance/Service
section.)
WARMING UP ENGINE
Allow engine to run
with
throttle lever (A) at or
near low
idle position
until
temperature
gauge
reaches approximately 180•F
(80•C).
USING A
BOOSTER BATTERY
If battery charge is low and engine fails to start, an
extra 12-volt battery can be connected in parallel
with the windrower
battery.
Follow directions
carefully.
See "Connecting Booster Battery" in
Maintenance/Service
section.
29
THROTTLE
-
IDLE POSITION
16\
i20
100'
"280
TEMP
OF
ALLOW ENGINE TO REACH
OPERATING TEMPERATURE

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