2022 JD 3039 R Seat Switch

[tkcomer]

I'd like to bypass the seat switch on my 3039 R. If I hear a noise, I like to get off the tractor and listen to the equipment as it's running. Can't do that now. As it looks to be a simple 2 wire setup, I assume a simple jumper will do the trick. But the pins inside the connector are really small and I don't want to cut wires on a tractor under warranty. Any idea what to use to jumper it or is there a connector I can buy and make a jumper that I can plug into the factory harness? Thanks for any replies.

 

[JimRB]

My old JD870 with a seat switch lets me run my PTO branch chipper without me sitting in the seat. Owners manual has instructions on the seat switch.

 

[tkcomer]

Mine's not like that. The owners manual says it you raise up out of the seat, the PTO should shut off. If mid PTO is running and you raise up out of the seat, engine will shut off.

 

[beenthere]

Would help if you post a pic of the connector, connected and un-connected.

On mine, just made a jumper out of a short length of #14 insulated electrical wire. Hammered the copper flat to slip into the female ends of the connector.

 

[grsthegreat]

that sucks. myd old 870 you pulled the seat switch up to disable it. but switch had 3 wires. i guess they did away with that feature.

 

[tkcomer]

 

[tkcomer]

Here's the connector.

 

[beenthere]

tkomer
Stick the ends of a paper clip in there and see if it accomplishes what you want. If so, wrap it in electrical tape.

 

[tkcomer]

I've been trying to find the part number for the harness that goes from the tractor side to the seat switch. That short piece shouldn't cost much but so far I haven't found it.

 

[grsthegreat]

You may have to purchase new seat switch. Sometimes finding harness parts is impossible.

 

[Tinhack]

Just buy some waterproof wire connectors like THIS. (Detail shown below)

I use THIS CRIMPER to set the wire in the pins.

 

[tkcomer]

That might just work if they have pins small enough to clip on the male connector. I would still rather have that short factory connector if I could ever find it.

 

[beenthere]

tkcomer
You've lost me.. don't understand why you are looking for a connector ??

 

[grsthegreat]

He wants to be able to unplug original and make a jumper, so as not to damage original hookup.

 

[beenthere]

That's what I thought too. Just unplug and stick a jumper in the tractor end should work. Don't see a need for a new connector. But I must be missing something.

 

[JimRB]

This does not make sense. You cannot use a wood chipper if you have to sit in the cab because of seat switch. Doesn't it list the 3039R as a tractor a chipper would work on?

 

[KennyG]

If I understand, the OP wants to be able to get off the seat while running the mid PTO. If it's like my 2320, I think you can set the brake and get off the seat while using the rear PTO but not the mid PTO. Makes sense from a safety standpoint that you could use a chipper but not run the mower deck while off the tractor.

 

[tkcomer]

The pins in the male end of the connector are extremely small. It's not like a RIO switch on a lawn mower where you can use spade type connectors. Plus, I need to be able to plug it back up as it left the factory if it goes in for warranty service. Also, while mowing, if you hit a hard bump and and it jostles you in the seat, the PTO shuts off. Which you don't hear while in the cab. If the tractor didn't have a warranty I'd just cut the wires and use a wire nut.

 

[Tinhack]

I've been trying to find the part number for the harness that goes from the tractor side to the seat switch. That short piece shouldn't cost much but so far I haven't found it.

I don't understand why you want to buy the harness. Which side of the connector in your picture goes to the switch? Does that side go directly into the switch or does the switch also have a connector?

Just buy another switch and tape that one closed.

Your logic doesn't seem like you'd be able to keep your feet out from under the mower on a regular basis. Better just live with it.

 

[Tinhack]

Here's your switch. Figure it out.