Measuring Clutch Current Draw - Toro TIMECUTTER HD 75201 Service Manual

ELECTRICAL
Electric PTO Clutch (Cont.)

Measuring Clutch Current Draw

NOTE: Do not measure current draw if the clutch has shorted to ground or if the resistance measurement
is out of specification.
A
B
C
D
Figure 17
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the PTO. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove the key. Engage the parking brake.
2. Disconnect the clutch wire connector.
3. Set the multi-meter to measure amps (10 amp scale).
4. Connect the positive meter lead to the chassis harness terminal A.
5. Connect the negative meter lead to the corresponding wire terminal B.
6. Connect a short jumper lead from terminal C to terminal D.
7. Turn the ignition switch to RUN and the PTO switch to the ON position.
8. Record the amp reading and refer to the PTO Clutch Electrical Specification Chart.
Resistance (OHMs) AMP Draw Continuity to Ground
3.05 ± 5% 3.93 OPEN
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Digital Edition - TIMECUTTER® HD Service Manual
April 2017
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