Toro reelmaster 216 - High Temperature Shut-Down Switch; (Reelmaster 216-D Only); Temperature Gauge Sender

High Temperature Shut-Down Switch (Fig. 20, 21)
(Reelmaster 216-D only)
Switch is located on cylinder head facing front of ma-
chine with tan wire attached.
1. Lower the coolant level in the engine and remove the
high temperature shut-down switch.
2. Put the switch in a container of oil with a thermometer
and heat the oil.
3. The switch is normally open (N.O.) and should close
at 213 - 228
o
F (101 - 109
o
C).
2
3
1
Figure 20
CAUTION
1. High temp. shut-down switch 3. Oil press. switch
2. Temp. gauge sender
Handle hot oil with special care to prevent
personal injury or fire.
Figure 21
Temperature Gauge Sender (Reelmaster 216-D only) (Fig. 20, 22)
Switch is located on top of cylinder head with
white/black wire attached.
1. Lower the coolant level in the engine and remove the
temperature gauge sender.
2. Put the switch in a container of oil with a thermometer
and heat the oil.
3. With an Ohm meter connected as shown, the follow-
ing resistance readings should be indicated.
180 ± 22 OHM at 130
o
F (54
o
C)
71 ± 8 OHM at 180
o
F (82
o
C)
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Handle hot oil with special care to prevent
personal in ury or fire.
CAUTION
Figure 22
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