Service Manual

XL Lawn Tractor Service Manual 5 - 5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Location
The PTO switch is located under the gas tank, inside of
the steering tower, below the PTO lever (Figure 182).
Figure 182
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How It Works
Operates the same as the Neutral Switch (used on
1999 and prior model lawn tractors).
Testing
Follow the same procedure as the Neutral Switch
(used on 1999 and prior lawn tractors) (Figure 183).
Figure 183
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Neutral Switch (Used on 2000 and
Later Lawn Tractors)
Purpose
Used to ensure the transmission is in neutral when
starting the unit. It is activated when the clutch/brake
pedal is depressed.
Location
Under the tractor, in the channel of the frame, under
the clutch/brake pedal (Figure 184).
Figure 184
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