Service Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5 - 6 XL Lawn Tractor Service Manual
How It Works
This single pole plunger type switch has two terminals.
When the cluch/brake pedal is depressed, it pushes on
the plunger, closing the contact, and connecting the
two terminals (Figure 185).
Figure 185
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Testing
1. Disconnect the switch from the wiring harness.
2. Check first to ensure that there is NO continuity
between either terminal. Foot OFF the pedal.
3. With the clutch/brake pedal depressed there
should be continuity between the terminals.
Seat Switch
Purpose
This switch is in the safety circuit. If the engine is
running and the operator vacates the seat with either
the PTO engaged or the parking brake off, the engine
will shut down.
Location
The seat switch is located in the bottom of the seat
between the seat cushion and the seat plate (Figure
186).
Figure 186
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How It Works
When the seat is vacated, the switch is open and NO
continuity between the two terminals. When the seat is
occupied the switch closes and there should be
continuity between the two terminals (Figure 187).
Figure 187
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Test
1. Disconnect the plug and jack connection on the
seat switch.
2. With a multimeter check the continuity between
the two terminals. There should be NO continuity.