Traction Neutral Switch - Toro Sand Pro 3040 Service Manual

Traction Neutral Switch

Adjusting the Traction Neutral Switch
Electrical System: Testing the Electrical Components
g349907
1. Pump plate
2. Neutral switch
The traction neutral switch is a normally open proximity switch that closes when
the traction pedal is in the neutral position. The switch is mounted to a plate on
the right side of the traction (piston) pump. The sensing element or target for the
traction neutral switch is the head of a cap screw that is secured to the neutral
arm. When the traction control linkage is in the N
(target) will be near the switch face and the switch will be closed. When the
traction linkage moves toward Forward or Reverse, the neutral arm moves away
from the switch face and the switch opens.
The neutral switch is part of the starter relay circuit. The neutral switch and the
PTO switch must be closed for the engine starter to engage.
1. Check and adjust traction system N
Traction System for Neutral (page
To prevent damage to the traction neutral switch, make sure that
nothing contacts the switch face during operation or adjustment. Do
not scratch the face of the neutral switch.
2. When the traction lever is in the N
face of the neutral switch and the head of the cap screw (target) should be
from 2.4 to 3.8 mm (0.09 to 0.15 inch).
Figure 82
3. Cap screw (target)
EUTRAL
5–52).
IMPORTANT
position, the clearance between the
EUTRAL
Page 6–16
position, the cap screw
EUTRAL
position; refer to Adjusting the
Sand Pro ® 3040 and 5040
20251SL Rev A