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MacDon M155 Operators Manual User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Problem

Solution

Section

Compressor clutch slipping

Remove clutch assembly for service
or replacement.

Thermostat defective or
improperly adjusted

Replace thermostat.

Contact Dealer.

Clogged air filters

Remove air filters, and clean or
replace as necessary.

Cleaning Engine
Air Filter Primary
Element, page
301

and

Cleaning

Return Air Cleaner,
page 287

Heater circuit is open

Close temperature control in cab,
and valve on engine).

3.10.3 Controls,
page 56

and

3.10.1

Heater Shut-Off,
page 55

Insufficient air circulation over
condenser coil; fins clogged
with dirt or insects

Clean condenser.

Air Conditioning
Condenser, page
288

Evaporator fins clogged

Clean evaporator fins (under cab
floor).

Air Conditioning
Evaporator, page
288

Refrigerant low

Clogged expansion valve

Clogged receiver-drier

Excessive moisture in system

Air in system

Air conditioning
not producing
sufficient cooling.
(sufficient cooling
defined as when
air temperature
in cab, measured
at louvered vent,
can be maintained
at 25°F (14°C)
below ambient air
temperature.)

Blower motor sluggish in
operation

Contact Dealer.

Contact Dealer.

Unit icing up due to thermostat
adjusted too low

Adjust thermostat.

Unit icing up due to excessive
moisture in system

Unit icing up due to incorrect
super-heat adjustment in the
expansion valve

Thermostat defective

Defective blower switch or
blower motor

Partially open, improper
ground or loose connection in
compressor clutch coil

Air Conditioning
Cools
Intermittently

Compressor clutch slipping

Contact Dealer.

Contact Dealer.

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