Cable Adjustment Procedure; Shifter Trouble Shooting; Neutral Switch Diagnostic Procedure - BRISTERS TRAIL WAGON Operator's Manual

Notice: Always check transmission oil level. Dip a clean screwdriver straight down in the fill hole
to t he bottom of the gear case. There should be about 2 ½ inches of oil on the screw diver. If oil
nee ds to be added, use SAE 30 motor oil. See Page 19 for Instructions
• Engine will not turn over when key is turned to start. – This vehicle is equipped with a safe
switch that only allows starting in neutral.
Go to Neutral switch diagnostic procedure.
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Gears grind when going into a gear or vehicle stays in gear when shifted to neutral. –
Cables need to be lubricated or adjusted.
Go to Cable adjustment procedure.
If starter does not engage when shift lever is in neutral:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn and hold the key to start. – "Jiggle" the shift lever in the neutral slot. If the starter
engages, release the key and call Brandon at Brister's Customer service to order a neutral
switch shim kit.
3. If the starter did not engage in step 2, turn and hold the key to start – slowly move the shift
lever from neutral to reverse – if the starter engages, release the key. Repeat, moving the
shift lever from neutral to forward.
• If the starter did engage, go to Cable adjustment procedure section.
• If the starter did not engage call Customer Service at 1-866-646-5278.
S tiff or sticking cables can cause the vehicle to not shift properly and it may affect starting since the
v ehicle must go to neutral to start. Before attempting to adjust the cables there are several steps
th at can be taken to insure the cables are operating properly.
• Lubricate the cables. Behind the dash board there are two cables attached to the gear
selector lever. Slide the rubber dust caps up the cable. Drip or spray a penetrating oil into
the cable housing while working the lever. Do
housing. Test the vehicle. If this did not help move t
• Remove the center console (with cup holders). Find the shifter cables and cut the plastic
ties that fasten them to the fr
Replace cable ties but leave them loose so that the cable can move
vehicle. If it is still not performing correctly, move to the adjustmen
Brister's Utility Vehicle

Shifter Trouble Shooting

Neutral switch diagnostic procedure

Cable adjustment procedure

ame tube. Over tight cable ties can cause the cable to bind.
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