TROUBLESHOOTING
* See your MacDon dealer
** Refer to Windrower Technical Manual
Form 169469/169470/169471 203 Revision C
8.4 HEADER DRIVE
SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION SECTION
Header Drive Not Engaging.
Header drive switch in cab not
engaged.
Engage switch. 5.17.1
Appropriate solenoid not being
energized by activating switch.
Contact MacDon dealer.
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Operator presence switch not
closed or faulty.
Occupy operator’s seat or
replace switch.
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Header Drive Lacks Power.
Relief valve setting too low.
Contact MacDon dealer.
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Header drive overload. Reduce ground speed. 6.3.6
Relief valve setting too low.
Contact MacDon dealer.
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8.5 TRACTION DRIVE
SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION SECTION
Transmission Oil Light Is On.
Low hydraulic oil level.
Stop engine and add oil to
hydraulic system.
7.11.1
Contact MacDon dealer.
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Foreign material shorting sender.
Wheels Lack Pulling Ability On A
Grade or Pulling Out Of A Ditch.
Insufficient torque at drive wheels.
Move speed-range control to
field position and reduce ground
6.3.6
Air in system.
Check oil level, and leaks.
Check hydraulic oil filters.
Brakes binding or not releasing fully.
Check pressure (min. 200 psi
(1379 kPa)) on brake release
Internal pump or motor damage.
Contact MacDon dealer.
Relief valve in tandem pump dirty or
damaged.
Replace relief valve.
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Both Wheels Will Not Pull In
Forward or Reverse.
Check oil reservoir level.
Damaged hydraulic lines preventing
proper oil flow.
Replace damaged lines.
Steering controls worn or defective.
Check GSL and steering for
loose, worn or damaged ball
joints and connecting rods.
7.7.4
Speed-range control not working.
Contact MacDon dealer.
Pump arms have broken shaft or
loose hardware.
Repair or tighten.
Brakes binding or not releasing fully.
Check pressure (min. 200 psi
(1379 kPa)) on brake release
valve.
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