Service Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5 - 4 XL Lawn Tractor Service Manual
Neutral Switch (Used on 1999 and
Prior Lawn Tractors)
Purpose
Used to ensure the transmission is in neutral when
starting the unit. It is actuated when the clutch/brake
pedal is depressed.
Location
The neutral switch is under the tractor, in the channel of
the frame, under the clutch/brake pedal (Figure 180).
Figure 180
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How It Works
This SPDT micro switch has three terminals. The lever
is spring loaded in the “up” position. When the button
is pushed down, continuity switches from COM and NC
to COM and NO.
Testing
1. Disconnect the switch from the harness.
2. Verify the conditions from the table.
Figure 181
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PTO Switch
Purpose
Used as part of the safety interlock circuit, it is typically
used to monitor the position of the PTO lever.
Button Condition
Up Com + NC
Down Com + NO