2. Put petroleum jelly on terminals. Maintain pro-
tective cover on “positive” (+) terminal of battery.
3. Replace battery approx. every 3 years.
SAFE STARTING SWITCHES
There are two Safety Switches on the RT1150.
One on underside of the Seat, and the other, on
the Brake Lever Rod inside the RT1150.
These switches are used in the Crawler’s electri-
cal system as safety devices. They detect if the
operator is properly seated, and that the Parking
Brake is engaged before the Crawler can start.
To check either the
#4560 Seat Switch
or
the
#441 Parking Brake Switch
, you must remove
the electrical connectors attached to each switch’s
terminals and connect a continuity tester to its ter-
minals (a simple flashlight type continuity tester
would be fine).
SEAT SWITCH TEST
Remove #4562 Seat from its #1674 Seat Mount-
ing Bracket. Then remove the electrical connec-
tors attached to each of the #4560 Seat Switch’s
two terminals. See pictures on the next page for
assistance with removal.
1. By pushing down on the center of the
seat the Seat Switch should “open”. A continuity
tester, attached to the two terminals of the Switch,
should have its light
OFF
at this time!
2. With pressure removed from the seat,
the Switch should “close”...the light should be
ON!
If both of the above conditions are not met, the
Switch is defective and must be replaced. When
test is completed, remove continuity tester and re-
place original electrical connectors on both termi-
nals of Seat Switch. Remount seat to its Mounting
Bracket.
Reassemble the Seat Assembly to your Crawler
and reconnect it’s Plug.
At this time following recommended safe starting
procedures, start the Engine and check Seat
Switch response...readjust if necessary.
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#4560
#1829
#4562
Brake Lever Rod
#440
#441
#1674
Terminals
#4560
#1829
#4562