Maintenance/service cab air system – MacDon 9352c SP User Manual
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Form # 147459
Issue 11/06 Web Rev_01
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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
 
Cab Air System 
 
COMPRESSOR PROTECTION 
The compressor is protected from excessively low 
suction and high discharge pressures by two 
switches: 
 
• Low suction pressure switch is located at the
outlet of the evaporator (under seat in cab). It 
will close when the pressure drops below 4±2 
psi and re-open when pressure rises above 
20±5 psi. 
• High discharge pressure switch is located on
the receiver drier (rear of tractor, behind right 
side panel). It will close if pressure exceeds 
325±10 psi and re-open when pressure drops 
below 250±30 psi. 
 
 
 
To prevent damage to the compressor, if the air 
conditioning system is shut down by either switch, 
locate the source of the problem and correct it 
before operating the system. 
 
REFRIGERANT OIL 
 
Whenever the machine is first started after storage 
for more than one week: Turn blower switch to 
"OFF" and turn A/C temperature control switch to 
maximum cooling. Start engine and operate at low 
idle. Click blower switch from "OFF" to "LOW" for 
one second, then back to "OFF" for 5 to 10 
seconds. Repeat this cycle ten times to distribute 
the oil throughout the system. 
LOW SIDE
PRESSURE
 
 HIGH 
SIDE
PRESSURE
 
 POSSIBLE 
 CAUSE 
 
 VERY 
LOW
 
 VERY 
LOW
 
Lack of R134a 
 
 LOW 
 
 LOW 
 
Loss of R134a 
Restriction between condenser and drier 
 
 LOW 
 
 LOW 
OR
NORMAL
 
Restriction between drier and expansion valve 
Expansion valve plugged 
Expansion valve stuck closed 
Inoperative blower motor 
Plugged filter or evaporator core 
Moisture in system 
Defective temperature control switch 
Restriction at expansion valve 
Restriction in evaporator 
Restriction between evaporator and compressor suction 
 
 HIGH 
 
 LOW 
 
Compressor belt slipping 
Magnetic clutch slipping 
Compressor internal failure 
 
 HIGH 
 
 HIGH 
 
Condenser malfunction 
Condenser coil plugged 
Expansion valve stuck open 
Restriction between compressor and condenser 
Restriction inside condenser 
Overcharge of refrigerant 
Air in system 
 
 HIGH 
 
 NORMAL 
 
Expansion valve stuck open 
 
 NORMAL 
 
 HIGH 
 
Restriction between compressor and condenser 
Restriction inside condenser 
Overcharge of refrigerant 
 
 LOW 
 
 HIGH 
 
Restriction between compressor and condenser 
Restriction inside condenser 
NOTE: Service ports are located on suction and discharge hoses at compressor.
