Service Manual

Cutting Unit Operating Problems
Problem Possible Causes
Engine Continues to run (but should not) when the reel
engage switch is ON with no operator in the seat.
Backlap switch is in the backlap position.
Backlap switch is faulty or out of adjustment.
Wiring to the mow/backlap circuit components is loose,
corroded, or damaged (see Wiring Schematics).
Seat switch is faulty, out of adjustment, or short
circuited.
Cutting units run (but should not) when raised. Cutting deck position switch or circuit wiring is faulty or
However, they shut off with the reel engage switch. out of adjustment.
Cutting units shut off when raised. However, they do Reel engage switch is faulty or short circuited.
not shut off with the reel engage switch.
Cutting units do not engage. Operator not present in seat.
Cutting units are not lowered.
System fuse (10 amp) is open.
Fuse block is faulty.
Seat switch is faulty or out of adjustment.
Wiring to mow/backlap circuit components is loose,
corroded, or damaged (see Wiring Schematics).
Reel engage switch is faulty.
Cutting unit interlock switch is faulty.
Cutting unit solenoid valve or coil on hydraulic manifold
is faulty
.
Cutting units do not engage in Backlap direction. Cutting units are not lowered.
Parking Brake is not engaged.
System fuse (10 amp) is open.
Fuse block is faulty.
Seat switch is faulty or out of adjustment.
Parking brake switch is faulty or out of adjustment.
Wiring to mow/backlap circuit components is loose,
corroded, or damaged (see Wiring Schematics).
Reel engage switch is faulty.
Backlap switch is faulty or out of adjustment.
Cutting unit interlock switch is faulty.
Cutting unit solenoid valve or coil on hydraulic manifold
is faulty
.
Electrical
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Reelmaster 2000–D
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Electrical System