Brake Switch Testing; Seat Switch; Purpose; Location - Toro 260 Series Service Manual

Brake Switch Testing

1. Disconnect the switch from the wiring harness.
2. Using a multimeter, follow the procedures listed
below (Figure 246):
A
B
Figure 246
Note: Terminals on actual switch not labeled.
Plunger Not Depressed
A/B Terminals - Closed
Circuit - Continuity
C/D Terminals - Open
Circuit - No Continuity

Seat Switch

Purpose

The switch is in the safety circuit. If the engine is
running and the operator vacates the seat with either
PTO engaged or the parking brake off, the engine will
shut down.
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C
D
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Plunger Depressed
A/B Terminals - Open
Circuit - No Continuity
C/D Terminals - Closed
Circuit - Continuity
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Location

There are two different style seat switches used. The
ribbon type switch is located in the bottom of the seat
between the seat cushion and the seat base (Figure
247). The mushroom type is fastened to the bottom of
the seat base (Figure 248).
Figure 247
Seat switch (ribbon type) used on 2000 and prior
models
Figure 248
Seat switch (mushroom type) used on 2001 and later
models
MVC-391X
MVC-390X
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