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Electrical Systems RPM Limiter System TroubleshootingCarbModels (Except Freedom)Overheat
RPM Limiter System Troubleshooting flowchart is shown belowOpen electrical boxDisconnect temperature sensor Tan wire from terminal boardDoes system still limit with Tan sensor wire disconnected? No Yes Inspect all Tan wires in terminal board area for contact with ground (should not be grounded)Is there short? Yes No Replace CDI module and re-test1Test temperature sensor2Inspect Tan wire on sensor for shorts to groundaReplacerepair sensor andor wiring3Inspect cooling system for restrictions, leaks, or another problem which would cause overheatingRepair wiresterminal board
RPM Limiter System TroubleshootingCarbModels (Except Freedom)Reverse RPM Limit
Open electrical boxDisconnect reverse switch GrayRed wire from terminal boardDoes system still limit with GrayRed sensor wire disconnected? No Yes Inspect all GrayRed wires in terminal board area for contact with ground (should not be grounded)Is there short? Yes No Replace CDI module and re-test1Test reverse switchContinuity should be observed as soon as lever is moved from forward position2Inspect GrayRed wire on switch for shorts to groundaReplacerepair switch andor wiringRepair wiresterminal board, or replace reverse limit switch