"safety" switches

[Skypuppy]

My BX 2660 is a 2009 model. How do I disable ALL the so-called "safety" switches? My tractor will not even crank right now and I desperately need my machine to be WORKING, not sitting around collecting dust. My grass is almost a foot high in the tall stuff.


Thanks.

 

[seville009]

it’s probably impossible to defeat all if the safety devices.

on my zero turn mower, i had one if the seat switch wires break - easy fix with a coupler.

on my tractor, i override the seat pressure switch because the seat freezes in the winter and won’t trigger the switch.

 

[Tinhack]

You have to determine if the switch is "normally open" or "normally closed" for the purpose used. Some circuits require an "on" or closed path some require an "off" or open path. Since you're not specific on what/which switch(s) prevent your tractor from being used, the problem may be mechanical.

Keep in mind "safety" switches are just that. They are there for safety reasons. If you defeat the purpose, YOU are creating an UNSAFE condition.

 

[Fuddy1952]

I wouldn't disable safety switches. I would troubleshoot, It's easier than you think.
First disconnect one battery lead (ground is best).
With an ohm meter (multimeter on ohms Rx1 scale) check each switch. As mentioned they'll either be NO or NC. So you'll read zero ohms...push switch it goes high. Or high...push switch it goes low.
Any switch that doesn't "toggle" hi-low is bad.

 

[Thomas]

Before disconnecting switches check for build up debris air hose might help.

 

[JimRB]

My tractor has three safety switches. One:not in gear, Two: PTO not engaged, Threeperator sitting in seat when in gear or PTO is engaged. Does your tractor have more? As others mentioned all the switches are there for a good reason and are simple normally open or normally closed. Easy to test with a multimeter or a trouble light. I start my tractor from outside the cab. If I had bypassed the in gear or not or in PTO on or not would be a disaster waiting to happen. I do like all three switches to be working properly. My wife could not start the truck today. I suggested she put it in neutral or park and try again. That worked.

 

[Diggin It]

Have you determined is IS a switch and not some other problem?

 

[fried1765]

My tractor has three safety switches. One:not in gear, Two: PTO not engaged, Threeperator sitting in seat when in gear or PTO is engaged. Does your tractor have more? As others mentioned all the switches are there for a good reason and are simple normally open or normally closed. Easy to test with a multimeter or a trouble light. I start my tractor from outside the cab. If I had bypassed the in gear or not or in PTO on or not would be a disaster waiting to happen. I do like all three switches to be working properly. My wife could not start the truck today. I suggested she put it in neutral or park and try again. That worked.

We obviously could never agree on this subject......I HATE 'em !!!

 

[Henro]

This is from memory, so search a little more, but if you look at the starter you should see a large wire and a small wire. The safety circuit energizes the small wire, causing the solenoid to pull in and the starter motor to activate. If you use a jumper to short these terminals together, the starter motor should turn the engine over.

Make sure the tractor is in neutral if you try this. Once started you can use the tractor normally until the next restart.

Best to fix the issue though.

 

[Fuddy1952]

A friend has a zero turn mower that was loaded with safety switches, a mix of n/o & n/c. It wouldn't run, he was going crazy checking them as his grass was getting out of hand. He called me. Since it had magneto ignition coil I said just unplug kill terminal, wire that to a switch to ground so he could shut it off.
It worked fine, dangerous though since PTO ran in gear, no one in seat, etc. I said at least you can mow your yard, fix it later.
He may have never fixed it...I haven't heard from him in a long time .