Manifold Heat Control Valve - Gas Engine; Closed Crankcase Ventilator Valve- Gas Engine; Governor Lubrication - Gas Engine; Carburetor Storage - Gas Engine - MacDon 7000 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
ENGINE (continued)
MANIFOLD HEAT CONTROL VALVE - GAS ENGINE
A
WARNING: To avoid personal Injury
from combustion, apply solvent on shaft
only after exhaust manifold has cooled.
Lubricate manifold heat control valve (A)
every 1QO.
I:::imu:s.
(or beginning of each operating season).
Apply
a few drops of Manifold Heat Control
Valve
Solvent to the end of the control shaft, at the bear·
iogs. Work valve back and forth several times.
CLOSED CRANKCASE VENTILATOR VALVE-
GAS ENGINE
Inspect valve (8) every 100 Hours (or beginning of
each operating season). Replace every 500 Hours.
To Inspect, remove valve and shake. Rattling noise
indicates valve Is operational.
GOVERNOR LUBRICATION - GAS ENGINE
The governor is pre-filled
by
the manufacturer and
does not require maintenance for the first 12 months.
Check governor oll level at the beginning of each
operating season thereafter.
To check level:
1. Remove tiller plug (C).
2. Remove level plug (D).
3.
Add SAE 1
OW30
or SAE
20
engine oil through
filler hole unlil oil runs oul of level hole.
CAPACITY - 2 112 to 3 oz. (75 to 90 mL)
IMPORTANT: Allow excess oil to drain. Over-filling
will cause sluggish operalion.
4. Re-install both plugs.
CARBURETOR STORAGE - GAS ENGINE
If windrower is to be stored for an extended period,
turn plug (E) counter-clockwise and drain carburetor.
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