Neutral Lockout Circuit - Club Car TURF 272 Maintenance Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: FE350, PEDAL-START ENGINE
Figure 11b-9 Low Oil Warning Circuit

NEUTRAL LOCKOUT CIRCUIT

The neutral lockout circuit prevents the operator from starting the vehicle in NEUTRAL. Also, if the vehicle is
started in FORWARD or REVERSE and then shifted to NEUTRAL, the engine will stop running.
The neutral lockout circuit consists of the connecting wires, a limit switch that is located on the Forward/
Reverse shifter assembly, which is activated by a neutral lockout cam, and a limit switch that is located in the
electrical component box, which is activated by the accelerator pedal (Figure 11b-12, Page 11b-14).
For the convenience of the trained technician, there is a neutral lockout cam (yellow knob) located on the back
of the Forward/Reverse shifter, inside the engine compartment. If the neutral lockout cam is pulled out approx-
imately 3/8 inch (10 mm) and then rotated one-half turn until it snaps into place, the cam will be in the SER-
VICE position (Figure 11b-10, Page 11b-14).
When the cam is in the SERVICE position, it will allow the technician to run the engine in NEUTRAL for certain
maintenance procedures. With the cam in this position, the vehicle will not operate if the Forward/Reverse
handle is placed in either the FORWARD or REVERSE position.
To put the neutral lockout cam back into the OPERATE position, pull the cam out approximately 3/8 inch (10
mm) and rotate it one-half turn until it snaps into place (Figure 11b-11, Page 11b-14). See following WARN-
ING and NOTE.
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WARNING
• With the cam in the SERVICE position and the engine running, the vehicle may move suddenly
if the Forward/Reverse handle is shifted or accidentally bumped. To prevent this, chock the
front and rear wheels and firmly set the park brake before servicing or leaving the vehicle.
2001/2002 Turf/Carryall 272 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
11B
Wiring Diagram
Page 11b-13