Parking Brake Switch - Toro Field Pro 6040 Service Manual

Parking Brake Switch

Testing the Parking Brake Switch
Electrical System: Testing the Electrical Components
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1. Parking brake switch
2. Switch bracket
The parking brake switch is a non-adjustable normally open plunger switch. The
switch is actuated by the parking brake lever. The switch contacts should be
open when the parking brake is engaged (switch plunger extended), and closed
when the parking brake is disengaged (switch plunger depressed). The switch is
attached to a bracket on the left side of the machine below the control panel.
The hour meter/controller monitors the position of the parking brake switch. The
switch must be open (parking brake engaged) to start the engine.
The parking brake switch and its circuit wiring can be tested using the hour
meter/controller display when the key switch is in the O
determines that the switch or the circuit wiring are not functioning correctly,
proceed with the following test procedure:
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower any attachments and set the key
switch to the O position.
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2. Remove the hood.
3. Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable at the battery; refer to
and Installing the Battery (page
4. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the switch. Check the switch
and the harness connector for damage or corrosion and clean or repair if
necessary. Remove the switch and/or bracket from the machine if necessary.
5. Use a multimeter (ohms setting) s and test the switch as follows:
Figure 68
3. Parking brake lever
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position. If testing
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Field Pro® 6040
22267SL Rev A