MacDon M150 SP - Manual (Page 174)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING - M200 ENGINE
Form 169017 / 169087 / 169095
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Revision C
7.9.9 EXHAUST SYSTEM
CAUTION
To avoid burns, do not touch muffler when
engine is running or before allowing sufficient
cooling time after shut-down.
The exhaust system requires no regular
maintenance, but it should be inspected
periodically as follows:
a. Open engine compartment hood to highest
position.
b. Inspect the area around clamps (A) for breakage,
cracks and rust-through. In addition to excess
noise, a leaky exhaust system may allow exhaust
gases to escape to the cab.
c. Dents or crushed portions of any tubing create
exhaust flow restriction, and increase back
pressure significantly.
Even relatively small dents will cause decreased
fuel economy and increased turbo wear. If dents
are relatively large, increased bearing and cylinder
wear will occur due to increased exhaust
temperature.
d. The exhaust system should be secured to
eliminate vibration. The brackets (B) should fit
securely to the muffler (C) and to the engine.
e. Do not change muffler type, piping sizes or
exhaust configuration; these have all been
selected for some very specific, technical reasons
by the Engineer. See your MacDon Dealer for
proper replacement parts.
C
B
B
A
A