Case IH U61 – Electronic Management System / Electronic Modules: Lever No. 1 not in neutral

Triggers when the system detects that Lever #1 is not in the neutral position prior to or during a calibration procedure (such as front hitch or transmission calibration).

• Puma/Mid Range Magnum
• Farmall
• Maxxum
• Case IH Puma Series: 125, 140, 165, 180, 195, 210, 225 CVX
• Case IH Farmall Series: 40, 45, 50, 110A, 115U
• Case IH Magnum Series: 210, 230, 255, 285

1. 1

   Physically verify that Lever #1 is set to the neutral position before starting the calibration procedure

2. 2

   Test the lever's neutral switch or potentiometer (e.g., on some Magnum models, the control lever potentiometer should test between 4000-6000 ohms across specific terminals)

3. 3

   If calibrating the transmission, ensure the transmission oil temperature is at least 60 °C, as adjustments will not be possible until this temperature is reached

1. 1

   Halt Calibration

   The fault condition must be corrected before the adjustment or calibration can be performed.

2. 2

   Reposition Lever

   Move the shuttle, range, or remote valve lever #1 to the neutral position.

3. 3

   Clear Codes

   On some models, accessing the sub-system screens and using the "dimming" button to reach "EECL" (H8) will clear all calibration values and stored fault codes from the EEPROM. Warning: This clears all calibration values.

4. 4

   Replace Faulty Components

   If the system still cannot recognize the neutral position, the lever potentiometer or neutral safety switch has failed and must be replaced.

5. 5

   Recalibrate

   Once the faulty switch or potentiometer is replaced, firmly apply the parking brake, block the wheels, and restart the calibration procedure.