Starting Engine - MacDon M2170 Operator's Manual

Starting Engine

The windrower's computer will allow the engine to be started only when certain safety conditions have been met.
DANGER
• Start the engine only when the windrower is in a well-ventilated space.
• The windrower is equipped with safety devices which allow the engine to start only when the ground speed lever
(GSL) is in PARK, the steering wheel is locked in the PARK position, and the HEADER ENGAGE switch is in the OFF
position. Under NO circumstances are these devices to be deliberately rewired or adjusted so that the engine can
be started when the GSL is out of the NEUTRAL position.
• Do NOT start the engine by creating a short across the starter or starter relay terminals. If the normal starting
circuitry is bypassed, the machine can start while the drive is engaged and potentially start moving.
• Do NOT start the engine from any other position except the operator's seat.
• Do NOT start the engine while someone is under or near the machine.
IMPORTANT:
Check the levels of the following fluids. Add more, if necessary:
• Engine oil – refer to
Checking Engine Oil Level, page 120
• Hydraulic oil – refer to
• Gearbox oil – refer to
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT tow the machine to start the engine. Damage to the hydrostatic drives will result.
NOTE:
When the windrower console receives a wake-up signal, the console awakens from sleep mode and closes the battery
disconnect relay. The HarvestTouch
following items trigger a wake-up signal for the console:
• Key switch ignition or accessory positions
• Cab door switch
• Horn button
• Hazards button
• Field lights button
• Clearance lights button
• Road lights button
• High beam button
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5.7.3 Checking Hydraulic Oil, page 398
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Display enters a boot-up sequence which takes approximately 40 seconds. The
OPERATION
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