Toro Z 440 Pro Value Series, Service Manual

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ELECTRICAL
1. Disconnect the switch from the wiring harness.
2. Using a VOM or test light, check first to ensure there
is no continuity between the terminals, plunger out.
3. With the plunger pushed in, there should be
continuity between the terminals.
The purpose of the brake switch is to ensure the
machine is in neutral and the parking brake is applied
before attempting to start the machine.
Fig 391 DSC-2527
This single pole plunger (normally open) type switch
has two terminals. When the motion control handles
are in the neutral position (handles in the out position),
it pushes on the plunger, closing the contact and
connecting the terminals (Fig. 391).
Fig 390 PICT-0197
How It Works
Testing
Park Brake Switch
Purpose
Fig 392 PICT-0193
The park brake switch is located in the middle of the
machine under the panel assembly (Fig. 392).
Location