Back up switch for JD LT150

[DonBow11]

I have a JD LT150 automatic riding mower and I bypassed the back up switch that turns the blades off when you go into reverse by compressing the switch and tapping it closed. Does anyone have the correct wiring diagram to bypass the switch altogether? Thanks

 

[beenthere]

Is it normally open, or is it normally closed (normally being when moving forward) ? They go to some lengths to keep someone from bypassing the RIO system.

Apparently taping it doesn't work well?

 

[Timmy J]

I had a LT155 and I took the switch off the frame and chicken banded it to the frame so when you hit reverse it does not trigger the swtich to shut off the blades.

 

[scdotman35]

Timmy that's my problem, when I hit the reverse pedal, it shuts down the mower. That might be the fix I need. Thanks!

 

[Spanner]

Why are you willing to by-pass a reliable safety feature on your Ride-on?

The RIO switch is a simple switch placed conveniently on the dashboard which acts as an aide-memoire to ensure you consciously 'choose' to mow in reverse.

:wrench:

 

[scdotman35]

Spanner are you talking about the yellow push button under the steering column on the left side of the dash board?

 

[Spanner]

Yes.

:wrench:

 

[scdotman35]

I replaced it last year and it still wants to cut off.

 

[Spanner]

I'm just a little confused by your posts. Correct me if I am misunderstanding:

Timmy that's my problem, when I hit the reverse pedal, it shuts down the mower. That might be the fix I need. Thanks!

When you press the reverse pedal with the blades engaged and mowing your engine cuts out? This is supposed to happen.

Spanner are you talking about the yellow push button under the steering column on the left side of the dash board?

To prevent the engine cutting out when you want to mow in reverse this 'yellow push button' needs to be pressed before you touch the reverse pedal. Once you begin to move backwards, with the blades still mowing, you can release the yellow button.

But:

I replaced it last year and it still wants to cut off.

You replaced the yellow button ? and why ??

:wrench:

 

[scdotman35]

I'm just a little confused by your posts. Correct me if I am misunderstanding:

When you press the reverse pedal with the blades engaged and mowing your engine cuts out? This is supposed to happen.


To prevent the engine cutting out when you want to mow in reverse this 'yellow push button' needs to be pressed before you touch the reverse pedal. Once you begin to move backwards, with the blades still mowing, you can release the yellow button.

But:

You replaced the yellow button ? and why ??

:wrench:

i replaced the button because after i depressed the the button in and then depressed the revers pedal, it still wants to stop running.