Service Manual

260 Series Tractor Service Manual 6 - 11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
The neutral switch on 1998 and prior gear drive
tractors is located on the upper shift linkage (Figure
240).
Figure 240
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The neutral switch on 1999 and later gear drive tractors
is located on the upper shift linkage (Figure 241).
There are two neutral switches mounted together.
Figure 241
MVC-412X
Neutral Switch - Plunger Type (Used
on 2000 and Later Hydrostatic
Models)
Purpose
Used to ensure the transmission is in neutral when
starting the unit. It is activated when the brake pedal is
depressed.
Location
The neutral switch - plunger type - is located under the
seat and fender area of the tractor on the right side of
the transaxle (Figure 242).
Figure 242
MVC-218X
How it Works
This double pole plunger type switch has four terminals
(Figure 243). When the brake pedal is depressed, it
pulls an arm that pushes on the plunger of the switch,
closing the contacts, and connecting the four terminals.
Figure 243
MVC-400X