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Wheel Horse 312-8 bypass

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I need some advice. I have spent the last two days trying to figure out how to bypass the PTO Clutch saftey switch? I have tore her down and I can see the switch, however, when I disconnect all of the wires from it the christmass tree light still lights up alerting that the lever is not in the "disengaged" position. This is not accurate as I have the lever in the correct position. Is there a way to bypass all of the saftey switches? I have the tractor up on jack stands with no wheels and no attachments connected. I am trying to get the engine started for the first time to see where I am in that area. 

 

Looking at the switch it appears to have two metal strips on its side that the lever slides up against when engaging and disengaging. They appear to be corrroded and it is next to impossible to get the switch out without taking apart the entire sterring box etc. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. 

 

Thanks,

 

Marty

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gwest_ca-(File Mod)    11,499

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What is the model number of the tractor or failing that what are all the numbers off the engine data decal? 

There are a few different wiring variations for the 312-8 so need to identify to get the correct wiring diagrams.

 

Garry

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953 nut    60,128

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10 hours ago, Yavorcik said:

trying to figure out how to bypass the PTO Clutch saftey switch?

:twocents-02cents:        You need to concentrate on repairing the switch, it is called a Safety switch for a reason.

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