RD 27 Maintenance
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5.13 Checking the Neutral Switch
Prerequisites
Parking brake engaged
When
Every 10 hours of service or daily
Procedure
Follow the procedure below to check the neutral switch.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Move the forward/reverse lever to the FORWARD position.
4. Hold the engine start switch in the START position.
5. Slowly move the forward/reverse lever toward the NEUTRAL position.
If the engine starts before the forward/reverse lever reaches the NEUTRAL
position, the neutral switch must be adjusted. Refer to the Repair Manual.
If the engine starts only when the forward/reverse lever is in the NEUTRAL posi-
tion, the neutral switch is OK.
WARNING
Crush hazard. The machine may lurch forward if the neutral switch is out of adjust-
ment while making this test.
f Be sure the area is clear of all personnel and equipment before making this test.