Paralyzed from the waist down and need to disconnect brake safty switch

k4330 · May 14, 2015

Paralyzed from the waist down and need to disconnect brake safty switch on a 445. I lifted the front of the machine so I could see under by the brake pedal and I can not find the switch. I am sure I can find it but to save some time has anybody done this before ? thanks

bruceatlam · May 14, 2015

This got posted under "John Deere Lawn and Garden" ---- needs to be moved to Kubota or just start a new thread under Kubota and you'll probably get better responses.

k4330 · May 15, 2015

Sorry.. I forgot to say it is a JD 445 ..

beenthere · May 15, 2015

Are you talking about the need to depress the brake pedal to allow a key start?

Brake switch is located on left side of frame under footrest. I'd think it is normally open until the plunger is pushed by the brake pedal and then closes the circuit. A jumper may work to close the circuit to allow starting without de-pressing the brake pedal. Otherwise, mechanical depressing the switch plunger should work.

Here is a pic from the service tech manual.