MacDon 9352i SP User Manual
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Form # 147141
Issue 02/06 Web Rev_01
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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
 
Traction Drive: Neutral Lock and 
Steering Checks 
 
DANGER: To prevent machine run-
away: 
 
• STOP ENGINE before adjusting steering
linkage or neutral interlock.
• Never rewire or misadjust neutral interlock
so engine can be started with controls out 
of neutral. 
• Never start engine by shorting across
starter terminals. Machine will start with 
drive engaged and move if normal starting 
circuitry is bypassed. 
• Start engine only from operator's seat.
Never try to start engine with someone 
under or near machine. 
• Refer to proper start-up procedure in
Operation section.
 
A properly functioning system should operate as 
follows: 
• The starter should engage ONLY when the
ground speed lever is in neutral, the steering 
wheel is locked, and the header drive switch is 
in the off position. 
• Under these conditions, the machine should
not move after engine start-up.
 
If either of the above does not hold true, perform 
the following nine checks. Adjustments, if required 
are described following each check point. A 
troubleshooting section follows the checklist. 
 
DANGER: To avoid severe personal 
injury or death caused by machine 
runaway, shut off engine and 
remove key before performing any 
of the following checks and/or 
adjustments. 
 
 
1. Neutral Start Switch: Check that electrical 
connections are good at neutral start switch (A). 
With controls in start-up position as described 
above, plunger of switch must be compressed. 
Adjust switch support if required. Do not over-
adjust switch support, as this will prevent pintle 
arms from locking as described in Check # 3. 
 
2. Header Drive Belt Switch: Check that electrical 
connections are good at header drive belt 
switch (B). With controls in start-up position, 
(belt disengaged), plunger of switch must be 
compressed. Adjust switch support if required. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FOLLOW ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
A
NEUTRAL START SWITCH
B
HEADER DRIVE BELT SWITCH
