Neutral And Mow Switches - Toro Greensmaster 3150 Service Manual

Neutral and Mow Switches

The neutral and mow switches are normally open reed
switches. They close when the actuator comes in close
proximity to the switch. These switches are used to
sense the Functional Control Lever in either the NEU-
TRAL or MOW position.
1. Make sure the engine and ignition switch is Off. Dis-
connect electrical connectors to both switches and
move the functional control lever to NEUTRAL. Check
continuity of both switches by connecting a multimeter
(ohms setting) across the connector terminals. There
should be no continuity across either switch.
2. Place the Functional Control Lever in the NEUTRAL
position. The NEUTRAL reed switch should have conti-
nuity and the MOW switch should be open (Fig. 12).
3. Place the Functional Control Lever in the MOW
position. The NEUTRAL reed switch should be open
and the MOW switch should have continuity (Fig. 12).
4. If the neutral or mow switches do not satisfy any of
the tests described in steps 1, 2, or 3, adjust the switches
as follows:
A. The distance between the sensing end of each
switch and the mounting bracket should be 0.725 to
0.775 inch (18.4 to 19.7 mm) (Fig. 13).
B. To adjust or install actuator, place lever in neu-
tral, position actuator in lever until the NEUTRAL
switch just closes, and then rotate the actuator two
complete turns closer to switch.
C. When adjusting switches or actuator, tighten jam
o
nuts 30 past finger tight.
D. After switch or actuator adjustment, repeat the
tests described in steps 1, 2, or 3. If either switch
does not satisfy any one of the tests, replace the
switch.
5. Connect electrical connectors and check interlock
operation (See Verify Interlock System Operation in this
chapter of this manual).
Electrical System
2
1. Mow reed switch
2. Neutral reed switch
0.725 to 0.775 inch
(18.4 to 19.7 mm)
TRACTION BRACKET
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Figure 12
3. Actuator
REED SWITCH
CONNECTOR
Figure 13
Greensmaster 3150