Removal & Refitment of Safety Neutral Switch Remove & Refitment of Safety Neutral Switch In order to prevent starting of the tractor in gear or when PTO is engaged, unknowingly, which can lead to accident, a safety feature is provided. The starting system of the tractor is linked with the switch on forward / reverse shuttle shifting and PTO system. Hence tractor can be started only if forward / reverse shuttle shifting and PTO are in neutral. Do not start the tractor by shorting at starter motor as this will bypass neutral system and can lead to accident Removal of Neutral Safety Switch 1.
To remove the switch, first remove the battery cable from its negative terminal & then remove battery cable from positive terminal.
2.
Disconnect wiring harness from neutral switch.
3.
Loosen the nut holding the switch to the bracket and remove the switch.
NOTE:
After removal of the switch preserve the shims.
Refitment of Neutral Safety Switch 1.
Position forward/ reverse lever in neutral position.
2.
Refit the switch by using removed shims. For new switch add / remove shims, so that the tractor starts in neutral position only.
3.
After ensuring startability in neutral position, tighten all hardwares to complete the assembly.
NOTE:
Incase forward / reverse pivot is removed during any repairs; first reassemble the forward / reverse pivot on transmission shaft. Reconnect the forward / reverse cable with pin, cotter pin and washer. Place the forward / reverse in neutral position. Refit the switch by adding / removing shims, so that the tractor starts in neutral position only. After ensuring startability in neutral position, tighten all hardwares to complete the assembly. When front isolator bracket LH is to be fitted, setting of neutral switch is to be carried out after bracket fitment as per "Refitment of Neutral Safety Switch" mentioned above.
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35 Series 4WD, Model - 3535, 4035, 4535 and 5035 SM June’08
