MacDon M1240 - Engine Operation; Starting Engine

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NOTE:
When the windrower console receives a wake-up signal, the console awakens from sleep mode and closes the battery
disconnect relay. The Harvest Performance Tracker (HPT) goes into a boot-up sequence that takes approximately
40 seconds. The following items trigger a wake-up signal for the console:
• Key switch ignition or accessory positions
• Cab door switch
• Horn button
• Hazards button
• Field lights button
• Clearance lights button
• Road lights button
• High beam button
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Figure 4.13: Engine Exhaust
1. Before starting the engine, ensure that engine exhaust
pipe (A) is not covered or obstructed.
NOTE:
Before taking the GSL out of PARK, let the hydraulic oil
warm up to 32°C (90°F). You can view the hydraulic oil
temperature on Run Screen 4 on the Harvest Performance
Tracker (HPT) display. For instructions, refer to Viewing
Engine Cooling Data, page 127.
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Figure 4.14: Direction Locks
2. Ensure that cab-forward or engine-forward directional
lock (A) is engaged at the base of the steering column.
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