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Reelmaster 5010- HPage 5 - 74Electrical System
Fuel Sender
The fuel sender is a variable resistance device that al-
lowstheInfoCenterdisplayto showlevel ofthefueltank.
The fuel sender is located in the fuel tank (Fig. 78).
Testing
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, lower the cutting units and stop the en-
gine. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Remove screws that secure sender cover to fuel
tank. Lift cover from tank.
3. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the fuel
sender.
CAUTION
When testing circuit wiring and fuel sender,
make sure wire connections are secure before
turningignition switchto ONto preventan explo-
sion or fire from sparks.
4. To test the circuit wiring and InfoCenter fuel gauge,
use a jumper wire to connect the two (2) terminals in the
wire harness connector. Make sure that jumper wire
connections are secure. Turn the ignition switch to the
ON/PREHEAT position. InfoCenter display should indi-
cate a full fuel tank if circuit wiring and InfoCenter are
workingcorrectly.Turnignition switchOFF andcontinue
testingfuel sender ifcircuit wiringand InfoCenterare ac-
ceptable.
5. Loosen hose clamps and carefully disconnect sup-
ply and return fuel hoses from fittings on the top of the
fuel sender.
IMPORTANT: Before removing fuel sender from
tank, note orientation of fuel sender fittings for as-
sembly purposes (Fig. 79).
6. Carefullyremove fuelsendercap thatsecuresthefu-
el sender in the fuel tank.
7. Raise fuel sender and gasket from the fuel tank.
Clean all fuel from the sender.
CAUTION
Make sure fuel sender is completely dry (no fuel
on it) before testing. Perform test away from the
tank to prevent an explosion or fire from sparks.
Figure 78
1. Fuel gauge sender
2. Fuel sender cap
3. Gasket
4. Fuel supply hose
5. Fuel return hose
6. Fuel tank
7. Screw (5 used)
8. Sender cover
175 to 200 in-lb
(20to22N-m)
1
2
3
6
4
5
7
8
FRONT
RIGHT
Figure 79
1. Fuel sender
2. Fuel supply fitting
3. Fuel return fitting
3
1
2
90
o
FRONT