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Gearbox safety switch modification
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 4:20 pm
by Tjibbe
FNM tractor 1954 is often started while standing next to it - that is in front of a rear wheel.
Has anyone fitted a safety switch to ensure gearlever is in neutral before activating solenoid or can it not be done ?
Regards
Re: Gearbox safety switch modification
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:12 pm
by Kiwi Kev
My Major has an after market ignition switch fitted. When I wired it up, I made it so that you had to hold the key in the start position(spring loaded part) AND push down on the starter engagement lever, for her to turn over.
I too was guilty of standing in front of the rear wheel to start her prior to the rewire.
Now I need to be seated on the tractor to start her.
Haven't tried it with the original switch though, as she never had one when I got her.
Kiwi Kev
Re: Gearbox safety switch modification
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:36 pm
by henk
A safety switch is a good way of preventing that your beloved tractor will kill you.
I always start her up with the coupling pressed in. Easier to start and safer.
Re: Gearbox safety switch modification
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 7:49 am
by Tjibbe
Thanks guys - the interlocking - double switch idea - sounds easy to do !