ELECTRIC SYSTEM RT880E SERVICE MANUAL
3-16 Published 11-10-2014, Control # 524-00
Inspection
1. Visually check the ignition switch for evidence of cracks,
damaged connections, or other damage. Replace dam-
aged ignition switch as needed.
2. Check wiring for damaged insulation or damaged con-
nectors. Repair as needed.
3. Check all connectors for corrosion. Replace corroded
components as needed.
4. Perform the following check to determine ignition switch
serviceability.
a. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity between
the switch terminals with switch at ON or activated
position(s). Ohmmeter should register zero ohms
(continuity).
b. Place switch at OFF or deactivated position.
Ohmmeter should register infinity (no continuity).
c. Replace switch if it fails either part of the check.
Installation
1. Install the ignition switch (10) in the right side cover (9)
and secure with the locking nut.
2. Install the right side cover (9) on the steering column.
3. Connect the wire harness to the ignition switch (10).
4. Install the left side cover (8) on the steering column.
5. Secure the gauge/switch cover (6) to the left and right
side covers (8, 9) using six screws (14).
6. Secure the left and right side covers (8, 9) together using
four screws (13).
7. Install the lever (12) and spacer that locks/unlocks the
steering column tilt/telescope function.
8. Pull the rubber boot (11) up and over the bottom of the
left and right side covers (8, 9).
9. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the ON position.
Check
1. Operate the ignition switch per the Operator Manual.
Verify each of its functions works.
2. As needed, troubleshoot further any system or circuit
malfunction not corrected by repair or replacement of
the switch or associated wiring.
Turn Signal Lever and Transmission Shift
Lever Replacement
Use the following procedures and refer to Figure 3-8 when
removing/installing the turn signal lever or transmission shift
lever.
Removal
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove
the ignition key.
2. Wait two minutes.
3. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position.
4. Pull the rubber boot (11) off the bottom of the left and
right side covers (8, 9).
5. Remove the lever (12) and spacer that locks/unlocks the
steering column tilt/telescope function.
6. Remove the steering wheel by doing the following:
a. Remove the steering wheel cap (1) using a twisting
motion by pushing on the side of the cap closest to
you with your thumbs while simultaneously pulling
on the side of the cap farthest from you with your
fingers.
b. Remove the securing nut from the steering column
shaft and remove the steering wheel (2).
7. Remove the four screws (13) securing the left and right
side covers (8, 9) together.
8. Remove the six screws (14) securing the left and right
side covers (8, 9) to the gauge/switch cover (6).
9. Remove the left side cover (8) from the steering column.
10. Disconnect the wire harness from the back of the ignition
switch (10).
11. Remove the right side cover (9) from the steering col-
umn.
12. Disconnect the wire harness from the bottom of the
gauge cluster (5).
13. Tag and disconnect the wire harness from the bottom of
each switch (4).
14. Remove the gauge/switch cover (6) from the steering
column.
15. Disconnect the wire harnesses from the bottom of the
turn signal and transmission shift levers (7).
16. Remove the two bolts and nuts securing the two levers
(7) together.
Installation
1. Align the location pins of the turn signal and transmis-
sion shift levers (7) with the holes in the steering column.
2. Secure the two levers (7) together using the two bolts
and nuts.
3. Connect the wire harnesses to the levers (7).
4. Install the gauge/switch cover (6) on the steering col-
umn.
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