TROUBLESHOOTING
* See Your MacDon Dealer
** Refer to Windrower Technical Manual
Form 169552 / 169554 / 169555
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Revision A
8 TROUBLESHOOTING
8.1 ENGINE
SYMPTOM
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
SECTION
Engine Hard To
Start or Will Not
Start.
Controls not in NEUTRAL.
Move GSL to NEUTRAL.
6.3.5.1
Move steering wheel to locked position.
Disengage header drive/clutch.
5.17.1
No fuel to engine.
Fill empty fuel tank, replace clogged fuel filter.
6.3.5.4
7.8.6.2
Old fuel in tank.
Drain tank, refill with fresh fuel.
7.8.6
Water, dirt or air in fuel system.
Drain, flush, fill and prime system.
Improper type of fuel.
Use proper fuel for operating conditions.
7.3.2.1
Crankcase oil too heavy.
Use recommended oil.
7.3.2.3
Low battery output.
Have battery tested.
Check battery electrolyte level.
7.10.1
Poor battery connection.
Clean and tighten loose connections.
Loose electrical connection at fuel
pump.
Ensure connector at pump is fully pushed in.
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Wiring shorted, circuit breaker open.
Check continuity of wiring and breaker
(manual reset).
7.10.12
ECM fuse (1 of 2) blown.
Replace.
ECM Ignition relay faulty.
Neutral Logic relay faulty.
Neutral Interlock misadjusted.
Contact your Dealer.
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Faulty starter.
Faulty injectors
.
Engine Knocks.
Engine out of time.
Insufficient oil.
Add oil.
7.8.3
Low or high coolant temperature.
Remove and check thermostat.
See "Engine Overheats" in Technical Manual.
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Improper fuel.
Use proper fuel.
7.3.2.1
Low Oil Pressure.
Low oil level.
Add oil.
7.8.3
Improper type of oil.
Drain, fill crankcase with proper oil.
7.8.4
Worn components.
Contact your Dealer.
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High Oil
Consumption.
Internal parts worn.
Crankcase oil too light.
Use recommended oil.
7.3.2.3
Oil leaks.
Check for leaks around gaskets, seals, and
drain plugs.
7.8.4
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