Troubleshooting – MacDon M150 SP User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
* See your MacDon Dealer
** Refer to Windrower Technical Manual
Form 169017 / 169087 / 169095
214
Revision C
SYMPTOM PROBLEM
SOLUTION
SECTION
M150 M200
High Fuel
Consumption.
Improper type of fuel.
Use proper fuel.
7.3.1.1
Clogged or dirty air cleaner.
Service air cleaner.
7.8.5.1 7.9.4.1
Engine overloaded.
Reduce ground speed.
6.3.6.2
Improper valve clearance.
Reset valves.
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Engine out of time.
Contact MacDon Dealer.
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Low engine temperature.
Check thermostat.
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Injection nozzles dirty.
Contact MacDon Dealer.
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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.
7.8.5.1 7.9.4.1
Defective muffler.
Check muffler for possible damage which
might create back pressure.
7.8.9 7.9.9
Dirty or faulty injectors.
Contact MacDon Dealer.
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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.
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Engine out of time.
Contact MacDon Dealer.
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Starter Cranks
Slowly Or Will Not
Operate.
Low battery output.
Check battery charge.
7.11.11.1
Controls not in neutral.
Move GSL to neutral.
6.3.6
Move steering wheel to center position.
6.3.5.1
Disengage header.
5.17.1
Relay not functioning.
Check relay and wire connections.
7.11.13
Loose or corroded battery
connections.
Clean and tighten loose connections.
7.11
Key switch worn or terminals loose. Contact MacDon Dealer.
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Crankcase oil too high viscosity.
Use recommended oil.
7.3.1.3
Main fuse defective/blown.
Replace main fuse.
7.11.13
Key power fuse blown.
Replace.
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.
7.8.5.1
7.9.4.1
Pre-cleaner rotor not turning freely. Repair/replace.
7.10.1