John Deere RG5500 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)
PROBLEM--Traverse does not stop to reverse directions when flag goes under the proximity
switch on the left side or right side of machine.
Gap between
flag and prox is
incorrect.
Proximity
Switch is bad.
A. Gap between flag
and prox should be 3/16
to 1/4" (4-6 mm). Prox
LED does not light when
flag is under prox.
B. Proximity switch is
not working properly or
wire connections are
loose.
The light coming on
shows the proximity is
getting electrical
contact.
Proximity light on-
0 Volts DC
Proximity light off-
12 Volts DC
Proximity light on-
0 Volts DC
Proximity light off-
12 Volts DC
Replace proximity
switch if the voltages
do not read as above.
If incorrect, adjust per adjustment
section of manual.
Yes--end troubleshooting
No--go to Step B. next
First check to see if proximity light
comes on. When the light is on, it
means that there is electricity
coming to proximity switch.
Actuate prox switches with steel
tool to take measurements.
Left proximity (PROX 1) check
Traverse drive Control (TDC)
between terminals #13 (black
wire) and #15 (brown wire).
Right proximity (PROX) check
#14 (black wire) and #15 (brown
wire).