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Cutting Unit Operation Problems
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Engine continues to run (but
Seat switch plunger depressed Check for seat support spring
should not) when cutting unit
with no operator on seat. that is broken, missing or stuck in
clutch switch is ON with no opera-
down position.
tor on the seat.
Check for binding seat pivot
hinge.
Check for waterlogged seat.
Seat switch faulty or out of adjust- Test seat switch. Adjust or re-
ment.
place if faulty.
Interlock module faulty. Interlock module faulty.
Cutting units run (but should not)
Cutting unit interlock switch faulty. Test switch and replace if faulty.
when raised, but shut off with cut-
Make sure wires are connected
ting unit engage switch.
to “COMMON” and “NORMALLY
OPEN” (N.O.) terminals.
Cutting units shut off when
Cutting unit engage switch faulty. Test switch. Replace if faulty.
raised, but do not shut off with
cutting unit engage switch.
Cutting units do not engage. Fuse open. (NOTE: Hourmeter will Check fuse and replace if fuse is
also fail to operate.)
open. If fuse burns out often, find
and correct cause.
Cutting unit clutch switch faulty. Test switch. Replace if faulty..
Cutting unit clutch switch wiring Repair wiring.
loose, corroded or damaged.
Cutting unit interlock switch faulty. Test switch. Replace if faulty.
Make sure wires are connected
to “COMMON” and “NORMALLY
OPEN” (N.O.) terminals.
Cutting unit interlock switch wiring
Repair wiring.
faulty.
Clutch faulty or out of adjustment.
Test clutch. Make sure clutch air
gap is properly adjusted..
Clutch wiring faulty.
Repair wiring.
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