Kubota Seat Safety Switch

[rScotty]

Instead of inching the tractor forward and back to hook to an implement, would telescoping 3pt arms accomplish the same thing?

 

[Captain Dirty]

Or a dolly under the implement to move the implement (a few inches) to the tractor.

My chipper skids rest on a plywood sheet on a pallet. I often twist the chipper by horsing it by the infeed chute or prying it with a 4' bar to connect the pins.

 

[jmc]

Ive inched the tractor forward and backward by plunging the loader bucket lip vertically into the ground and using the curl function.

 

[gstrom99]

Ive inched the tractor forward and backward by plunging the loader bucket lip vertically into the ground and using the curl function.

That's a great idea! and safer than using the HST.

 

[dstig1]

If you are going to put in a bypass switch, the wiser move would be to use a momentary type switch so it is only bypassing the switch while you hold it down. When you release it, back to normal. Adds a safety factor so you don't leave it on by accident. So hold down the switch and tweak the pedal to adjust. Not commenting on the safety factor as being right in the path of the tires while doing this seems rather risky to me...

 

[bdhsfz6]

Ive inched the tractor forward and backward by plunging the loader bucket lip vertically into the ground and using the curl function.

Great idea for 3pt attachments but not possible when adding a SSQA implement to the FEL.

 

[gstrom99]

Great idea for 3pt attachments but not possible when adding a SSQA implement to the FEL.

Yeah but... When I'm putting on the SSQA attachment, I'm in the seat to control the movement, in control of the loader raise/lower and tilt. Not needed when we're talking about the loader.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

I always just grab back tire, tractor off in neutral and move it back & forth as needed. It's easy on level ground.

 

[bdhsfz6]

Yeah but... When I'm putting on the SSQA attachment, I'm in the seat to control the movement, in control of the loader raise/lower and tilt. Not needed when we're talking about the loader.

Unless you're like me and have to stand on the deck to line up the SSQA attachment. Doing so kills the engine when I touch the HST pedal.

 

[charlessenf]

I would like to install a bypass seat safety/cutoff switch for my 2023 Kubota L4060 ROPS tractor. I do not want to permanently disable it, just be able to switch it off under certain limited circumstances, but keeping it engaged most all the time. I have attached a photo showing the wiring and location of the plunger style disengagement switch, and the blank spot to install a bypass switch. My question is, where do I tap into the wires... just after the plunger switch, or after the gray connector in the line...or do I disconnect the gray connector and jump it over to the bypass switch? Thanks.

The switch is either an SPST N.O. or an SPST N.C. "Momentary Contact" switch that is N-'normally' O-'open' or C-'closed' unless pressed.

My money is on SPST N.C. e.g it is normally closed or "on" if you will, as long as your load's in the seat. When you leave the seat, a the switch opens and shuts off the engine.

In such a case, you simply need to connect a pair of wires to the existing (Momentary Contact) switch and to your 'add-on' SPST Toggle switch.

Normally Open VS Normally Closed Switches

• Momentary switch
  Only turns on when it's actuated, and automatically returns to its default position when released. Momentary switches are also known as non-lock switches.
• Toggle switch
  Has a manually operated lever that moves from one position to another, and latches into place until moved back.