MacDon A40-D - Manual (Page 186)

SECTION 8 TROUBLESHOOTING
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Revision E
SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION SECTION
Knocking In Sickle Drive.
Worn needle bearing in sickle
head.
Replace.
7.8.4
Worn sickle head pin. 7.8.3
Incorrect end guards.
Replace with special end
guards.
7.8.7
Header Turns While
Unloaded But Slows Or
Stops When Starting To Cut.
Cold oil in system.
Reduce ground speed until
oil reaches operating
temperature.
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Sickle Back Breakage.
Dull sickle.
Replace.
7.8.4
Worn sickle head pin. 7.8.3
Bent or broken guard. Straighten or replace.
7.8.7
Incorrect end guards at sickle
head. Replace with correct number
of special guards.
Windrower Side Drift.
Header is dragging on one end
and pulling to that side.
Adjust skid shoes to prevent
cutterbar dragging.
6.17.8.4
Adjust header flotation. 6.17.10
Low tire pressure on one side
(pull-type). Check and correct tire
pressure [30 psi (207 kPa]).
7.14.4
Lights Malfunctioning.
Improper ground.
Check for proper grounding
between light base and
header.
7.17
Burned out bulb. Replace bulb.
Poor connection.
Check connector at
tractor/windrower.
6.4.3