Brake Control Lever Replacement; Control Switch; Checking Control Switch - Tecumseh VLV Technician's Handbook

Brake Control Lever Replacement

1. Mark hole that spring is installed into baffle.
2. Remove "E" clip from brake lever shaft.
3. Lift brake control lever and unhook link.
4. Replace with new lever and reassemble in reverse
order.
5. Replacement springs must be the same size and
color.
6. Be sure control lever spring is in proper hole in
blower housing baffle before reassembly.
Brake Lever Control Link Attachment
Pad Lever End
When removing the brake lever with a reverse pull brake,
the pad lever must be removed to unhook the brake link
from the brake lever.
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Brake Lever Control Spring
Brake Lever End

Control Switch

The brake lever must close the switch before the
starter can be engaged.
Disconnect battery from circuit before making check.
Engines equipped with an electric starter have a
control switch that is attached to the brake lever. The
brake lever must close the switch before the starter
can be engaged.

Checking Control Switch

1. Disconnect the battery from the circuit.
2. Use a continuity light or meter to check control
switch operation.
3. Disconnect the wire harness at the engine.
4. Attach one continuity light lead to the electric
starter lead. See illustration on previous page.
5. Attach the other continuity light lead to the
battery ground lead.
6. With leads attached, press the control switch
lever and the continuity light should turn on.
NOTE
If continuity light does not turn on replace control switch.
Electric Starter
Control Switch
Check
Continuity
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