MacDon 9000 - Start-Up Procedure

OPERATION
Start-Up Procedure
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DANGER: Avoo pa;siHe irlll'Y or death
from a runaway machine.
Do not start engine by shorting across starter
terminals.
Machine wil start in gear and move if
normal starting circuitry is bypassed .
This machine has two safety devices which
prevent the engine from starting unless the
variable speed lever is in neutral, the steering
whee is locked in the neutral position, and the
header drive dutch is disengaged. Under no
circumstances are these circuits to be deliberately
rewired so that the engine can be started with
controls out ex neutral.
Start engine only from operator's seat with
controls in neutral. NEVER start engine while
standing on ground. Machine wil start in gear and
move if normal starting circuitry is bypassed.
Before starting engine , be sure there is plenty ex
ventilation to avoid asphyxiation.
IMPORTANT: Do not t ow machine to start engine.
Damage
to hydrostatic drives will result.
ADJUSTING CONTROLS
1. Engage park brake
( A).
2. Disenga ge header clutch (B).
3. Move
var iable speed lever to neutral posi tio n
(C).
4. Turn steering wheel until it locks. Adjust
steeri
ng wheel tilt to desired positi on .
5. Move throttle lever
to start-up position (D)
(approximately 1 / 3 forward).
6. Fasten seat
belt.
CHEC~NGINSTRUMENTS
The machine gauges and instruments provide
important information
about machine operation
and condition. Familiarize yourself with the gauges
and
monitor them carefully dur i ng start-up
operation. See "Instruments and Controls" section.
NEVER SHORT ACROSS
STARTER TERMINALS
ENGAGE PARK BRAKE
ADJUST CONTROLS FOR START-UP
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