jgun45879 200 #1 Posted July 7, 2025 I have a 2005 315-8 tractor with the key switch under the seat that unlocks or allows you to mow in reverse gear...Its acting a bit flakey and id like to by-pass it....Has anyone done this or can explain an easy way to do this? Thanks, Jim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 63,984 #2 Posted July 7, 2025 1 hour ago, jgun45879 said: id like to by-pass it....Has anyone done this or can explain an easy way to do this? We discourage the elimination of any safety devices or safety switches. Intermittent electrical problems are quite often caused by corrosion on electric connections or loose connections. Clean and tighten any and all connections including grounds and your problem will be likely to go away., Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,145 #3 Posted July 7, 2025 56 minutes ago, 953 nut said: We discourage the elimination of any safety devices or safety switches. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,981 #4 Posted July 8, 2025 Here are the detailed wiring diagrams so you know what wiring is involved. There are separate diagrams on the NMIR system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 9,578 #5 Posted July 8, 2025 If you look down along the shift lever, there is a micro that is engaged by the rod when in reverse. The whisker on the switch might need tweaked a bit so the rod trips the switch. I belive one of the relays with the x is what is engaged by the key switch. and those are under the shift plate toward the front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,981 #6 Posted July 8, 2025 Module is item 15 on this page if you are looking for it https://www.partstree.com/models/73450-315-8-toro-garden-tractor-sn-250000001-250999999-2005/hoodstand-electrical-mounting-assembly-21/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
