Toro XL Series - Measuring Clutch Current Draw

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A5-3XL Lawn Tractor Service Manual
Measuring Clutch Current Draw
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, turn the
ignition key to OFF, and remove the key.
2. Disconnect the clutch wire connector.
3. Set the multimeter to check amps (10 amp scale).
4. Connect the positive meter lead to the tractor
terminal (1) of the clutch wire (Fig. A5 005).
Fig A5 005 fi g. 89
5. Connect the negative meter lead to the correspond-
ing wire terminal (3) (Fig. A5 005).
6. Connect a short jumper lead from terminal (2) to
terminal (4) (Fig. A5 005).
7. Turn the ignition key in the switch to the “RUN”
position and the PTO switch to the “ON” position.
8. If the meter is 4.23 amps or above, the system is
functioning properly. If the meter reading is below
4.23 amps, check the electrical system for problems.