MacDon M100 SP Operators Manual - Manual (Page 175)

TROUBLESHOOTING
* See your MacDon dealer
** Refer to Windrower Technical Manual
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Rev. C
SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION SECTION
Engine Emits Black Or Grey
Exhaust.
Improper type of fuel. Consult your fuel supplier and
use proper type fuel for
conditions.
7.3.1
Engine overloaded. Reduce ground speed. 6.3.6.2
Clogged or dirty air cleaner. Service air cleaner. 7.8.4.1
Defective muffler. Check muffler for possible
damage which might create back
pressure.
7.8.7
Dirty or faulty injectors.
Contact MacDon dealer. * Engine out of time.
Air in fuel system.
Engine Emits White Exhaust. Improper type of fuel. Consult your fuel supplier and
use proper type fuel for
conditions.
7.3.1
Cool engine. Warm engine up to normal
operating temperature.
6.3.5.2
Defective thermostat. Remove and check thermostat. **
Engine out of time. Contact MacDon dealer. *
Starter Cranks Slowly Or Will
Not Operate.
Low battery output. Check battery charge. 7.10.1.1
Controls not in neutral. Move GSL to neutral.
Move steering wheel to center
position.
Disengage header clutch.
6.3.6
6.3.5.1
5.16.1
Relay not functioning. Check relay and wire
connections.
7.10.8.1
Loose or corroded battery
connections. Clean and tighten loose
connections.
7.10.1.4
Key switch worn or terminals loose. Contact MacDon dealer. *
Crankcase oil too high viscosity. Use recommended oil. 7.3.3
Main fuse defective/blown. Replace main fuse. 7.10.8
Key power fuse blown. Replace. 7.10.8
Switch at interlock not closed or
defective. Adjust switch or replace.
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Air Filters Require Frequent
Cleaning.
Vacuator plugged. Clean out vacuator.
7.8.4.1
Pre-cleaner rotor not turning freely. Repair/replace. 7.10.1
58.2 ELECTRICAL
SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION SECTION
Low Voltage And/Or Battery Will
Not Charge.
Defective battery. Have battery tested.
7.10.1.4
Defective alternator belt. Replace worn belt. 7.8.8.2
Loose or corroded connections. Clean and tighten battery
connections.
7.10.1.4
Dirty or defective alternator,
defective voltage regulator, or high
resistance in circuit. Contact MacDon dealer.
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Alternator or voltage regulator not
connected properly. Connect properly.
7.10.1.6
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