MacDon M205 - Page 445

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Symptom
Problem
Solution Reference
High fuel
consumption
Dirty injector nozzles
Contact Dealer. Contact Dealer
High fuel
consumption
Low engine temperature
Check thermostat. Contact Dealer
High fuel
consumption
Improper type of fuel Use proper fuel.
8.2.2 Fuel
Specifications,
page 460
Starter cranks
slowly or will not
operate
Low battery output
Check battery charge.
Maintaining
Batteries, page
349
Starter cranks
slowly or will not
operate
Loose or corroded battery
connections
Clean and tighten loose connections.
Maintaining
Batteries, page
349
Starter cranks
slowly or will not
operate
Controls not in NEUTRAL Move GSL to NEUTRAL.
Driving Forward in
Cab-Forward
Mode, page 172
Starter cranks
slowly or will not
operate
Controls not in NEUTRAL
Move steering wheel to CENTER
position.
Driving Reverse in
Cab-Forward
Mode, page 173
Starter cranks
slowly or will not
operate
Controls not in NEUTRAL
Disengage header.
Engaging and
Disengaging the
Header, page 204
Starter cranks
slowly or will not
operate
Relay not functioning Check relay and wire connections.
5.9 Electrical
System, page 349
Starter cranks
slowly or will not
operate
Main fuse defective/blown Replace main fuse.
5.9 Electrical
System, page 349
Starter cranks
slowly or will not
operate
Key power fuse blown
Replace.
5.9 Electrical
System, page 349
Starter cranks
slowly or will not
operate
Key switch worn or terminals
loose
Contact Dealer. Contact Dealer
Starter cranks
slowly or will not
operate
Switch at Interlock not closed
or defective
Adjust switch or replace. Contact your
Dealer.
Contact Dealer
Starter cranks
slowly or will not
operate
Crankcase oil too high
viscosity
Use recommended oil.
8.2.3 Lubricants,
Fluids, and System
Capacities, page
461
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