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GLOSSARY
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Switch, Neutral
Purpose
Used to ensure the transmission is in neutral when
starting the unit. It is activated when the clutch/brake
pedal is depressed.
How It Works
This single pole plunger type switch has two terminals.
When the clutch/brake pedal is depressed, it pushes
on the plunger, closing the contact, and connecting the
two terminals (Figure 36).
Figure 36
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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.
Switch, Neutral - Plunger Type
Purpose
Used to ensure the transmission is in neutral when
starting the unit. It is activated when the brake pedal is
depressed.
How it Works
This double pole plunger type switch has four terminals
(Figure 37). 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 37
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