2185 brake safety switch

[jgrinn]

Yet another problem with this POS 2185. Turn the key and nothing. Where is the brake safety switch located at? And can you just disconnect it to see if that is what the problem is?

With in the past year lets see:

Both coils
Rectifier
Stator
Wheel Bearing
Electric PTO Clutch
3 pullies
headlight assembly

 

[Donsyl]

could the safety swith under the seat be the problem?

 

[jgrinn]

The safety switch for the seat has already been disconected. I am pretty sure its the one when you push down the brake pedal to start the tractor.

 

[OldMachinist]

The switch is inside the frame along the right side. You should be able to see it if you follow the linkage.

 

[OldMachinist]

Here's a couple of images for locating the switch and testing. The switch is number 17 on the parts breakdown.

 

[jgrinn]

Thanks for the info Old Machinist!! It ended up being the fuse down near the starter. I forgot that there was a fuse down there, I knew the one near the ignition switch. Once I realized that I wasn't even getting dash lights, I was pretty sure it was some type of electrical problem. But I am pretty sure that the brake switch is going bad, sometimes it won't start, I have to try a few times (and the dash lights are on). Thanks again.

 

[se1ch3r]

I'm running into the same problem with my 2185 also. Where did you get those pictures from oldmachinist? I also can't find the wire harness for the ignition. Is it possible to get rid of the wire harness and hard wire it?