INTERLOCK
SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
Zone Start Models M21ZPR,
M21ZMR
and
M21
EMR
Engine contlnues
to
run
when grass catcher is removed with blade control
bail
engaged.
(Engine stops when blade control bail is released).
Check that Chute Interlock Switch is properly connected
I
STOPS RUNS
System ok
A
SAFETY WARNING: Stop engine
by
releaslng Blade
Control
Bail.
With engine stopped, disconnect
Chute Interlock Switch from wiring
harness and check continuity
of
switch
grass catcher on and
off
mower
CLOSED, continuity, when grass
catcher is
off
mower
If
no change in continuity occurs with
grass catcher movement, check for
presence of magnet in housing
If
missing, replace magnet
If
present, replace chute interlock
Retest new switch for continuity.
With continuity meter attached, put
Switch should
be
OPEN, no continuity,
when grass catcher is on mower and
switch
I
r
I
OPEN/CLOSE NO CHANGE
Switch ok
If
no change in continuity occures with
grass catcher movement. Replace
magnet
Retest
for
continuity
-
Retest engine stopping
I
STOPS
System ok
I
RUNS
A
SAFETY WARNING: Stop englne
by
releaslng Blade Control Ball.
Repair/Replace wiring harness