Kubota BX24 Neutral Safety switch

[jyeames]

I'm looking for tips or shortcuts to replace or (temporarily) bypass the neutral safety switch on my BX24 so I can start it and get it off a job site. Of course I shut it off with a full and lowered bucket of gravel! I've thought about jumping the starter which is difficult to get at with the loader arms down. Removing the brush guard/grill/side panels is also difficult in this position. Next thought is to remove the right rear wheel to get at the switch or plug to replace or jumper. Any tips from the Orange guys out there? They'd be appreciated!

Jim

 

[tjkubota93]

When mine wouldn't start because the switch had got to where the button wasn't being pushed in I stuck a long screwdriver in between it and the thing that pushes on it. That pushed the button enough to get going.

 

[jyeames]

Thanks tj! Did you need to take anything off to get at the linkage? Did you get at it from the top or bottom?

 

[tjkubota93]

Cant remember it was a while ago I do remember I was pissed because i had to remove the wheel and snake around to actually adjust it. Told myself next time it is getting bypassed.

 

[jyeames]

Thanks again!

 

[tjkubota93]

No problem hope it works for you

 

[jyeames]

I found another lead that suggested I could just jump the solenoid on the starter. Took of the the grill guard, grill and side shields and jumped the single wire into the solenoid! Started right up. New neutral switch due in from Messick's on Saturday. Thanks for your help