Electrical
System
Reelmaster 6500-D/6700-D
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Electrical System (Rev. C)
High Temperature Warning and Shutdown Switch
The high temperature w arning and shut down switch is
located on the right side of the water flange that is at-
tached to the front of the engine cylinder head. There is
a green/white wire attached to the switch (Fig. 23).
CAUTION
Make sure engine is cool before removing the
temperature switch.
1. Lower coolant level in the engine and remove the
temperature switch.
2. Put switch in a container of oil with a thermometer
and slowly heat the oil (Fig. 24).
CAUTION
Handle the hot oil with extreme care to prevent
personal injury or fire.
3. Check continuity of the switch with a multimeter
(ohms setting). The temperature switch is normally
open and should close between 216 to 226_F (102 to
108_C).
4. Allow oil to cool while observing temperature. The
temperatureswitch should open at about 208_F(98_C).
5. Replace switch if necessary.
6. Install sender to the water flange.
A. Clean threads of water flange and sender
thoroughly. Apply Permabond #LH150 sealant or
equivalent to the threads of the water flange.
B. Screw sender into the water flange and tighten.
C. Connect green/white wire to sender. Apply skin-
over grease to s ender terminal.
7. Fill engine cooling system (see Check Cooling Sys-
tem in Chapter 3 - Kubota Diesel Engine).
1
1. Temp. warning and shut-
down switch
2. Water flange
Figure 23
2
Figure 24
