Electrical System
Maintenance
Servicing the
Traction-Interlock Switch
Use the following procedure if the traction-interlock
switch needs adjustment or replacement.
1.
Ensure that the engine is off.
2.
Remove the control panel.
3.
Engage the traction lever.
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1.
Traction lever
2.
Interlock switch
4.
Loosen the interlock switch mounting fasteners
(
).
5.
Place a 1.6 mm (0.062 inch) thick shim between
the traction lever and the interlock switch (
6.
Tighten the interlock switch mounting fasteners.
7.
Engage the traction lever and check the gap.
The normal operating range is between 0.76 to
3.05 mm (0.03 to 0.12 inch). With the traction
lever engaged, verify that the switch loses
continuity. Replace the switch if necessary.
Servicing the
Brake-Interlock Switch
1.
Ensure that the engine is off.
2.
Remove the control panel.
3.
Engage the service-brake lever and engage the
parking-brake latch.
4.
Loosen and remove the interlock-switch
mounting fasteners (
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Figure 41
1.
Parking-brake latch
3.
Service-brake lever
2.
Interlock switch
5.
Place a 1.6 mm (0.062 inch) thick shim between
the parking-brake latch and the interlock switch
(
).
6.
Install and tighten the interlock switch mounting
fasteners. Check the gap. The latch must not
contact the switch.
7.
Engage the brake lever and rotate the latch.
Verify that the switch loses continuity. Replace
the switch if necessary.
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