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ELECTRICAL
8 - 10 Mid-Size Walk Behind Service Manual
PTO Switch Test
Figure 230
Transmission Switch (Gear Drive)
Purpose
This switch is used to determine if the transmission is
in neutral.
Figure 231
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Location
The transmission switch is screwed into the top of the
transmission.
How It works
The transmission has a movable plate inside that the
ball in this switch rides on. When in neutral a hole in
this plate is positioned right below the switch. When the
switch ball falls in this hole the switch closes.
Testing
1. Disconnect the switch from the wiring harness.
2. With a multimeter, check the continuity between
the two terminals of the switch. There should be
NO continuity when the transmission is in gear.
(Ball in the switch depressed.)
3. Shift the transmission into neutral. The switch
should have continuity. (Ball in the switch relaxed.)