MacDon M150 SP - Manual (Page 137)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING - M150 ENGINE
Form 169017 / 169087 / 169095
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Revision C
7.8 CUMMINS ENGINE (M150)
CAUTION
• Never operate engine in a closed building.
Proper ventilation is required to avoid
exhaust gas hazards.
• Keep the engine clean. Straw and chaff on
a hot engine are a fire hazard.
• Never use gasoline, naphtha or any other
volatile material for cleaning purposes.
These materials are toxic and/or
flammable.
7.8.1 GENERAL ENGINE INSPECTION
Have the overhead valve lash checked and
adjusted every 5000 hours, or 4 years by your
Windrower Dealer.
A general engine inspection, including the fuel
injection pump and nozzle inspection, is
recommended every 2000 hours. See your
MacDon Dealer.
7.8.2 MANUALLY TURNING ENGINE
To manually turn the engine with the flywheel, an
access hole is provided on the left cab-forward
side for a barring tool that is available from
Cummins.
Manually turn engine as follows:
IMPORTANT
Ensure nothing falls into gearbox oil
reservoir.
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving Operator’s seat for any reason.
A child or even a pet could engage an idling
machine.
a. Remove key from ignition.
b. Move platform on right cab-forward side of
machine to open position to allow access to the
battery.
c. Remove red plastic covers (A) from positive cable
clamps. Loosen the clamps and remove cable
from batteries.
d. Open engine compartment hood to lowest
position.
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