Back up switch for JD LT150

[Spanner]

The replacement button didn't solve the problem - Is that correct?

Do you "hold' the button in until you begin to mow backwards?

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[scdotman35]

NO it did'nt solve the problem and yes i push the button in before i start to backup.

 

[Spanner]

But do you HOLD it in until after you start mowing backwards??

Or do you just press & release then move backwards?

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[scdotman35]

Most of the time I press and release then start backwards.

 

[beenthere]

Most of the time I press and release then start backwards.

Must press, then start backwards, then release after moving.

 

[KEYBEAR]

The RIO switch is just dumpbping down the people some more .
No real reason for it mowed for years without one and will today .

 

[Spanner]

Most of the time I press and release then start backwards.

And there is your problem right there.

The circuit is a Latching-Relay-type circuit that needs two inputs. The Yellow button must be pressed AND held then the Reverse Pedal must be pressed BEFORE you let go of the Yellow button.

TWO switches activate to enable the engine and (therefore) the mower blades to stay running when you are moving backwards.

Is that understandable?

Only let go of the Yellow button once you have started moving backwards.

It's simple when you get the hang of it.

Try it out and report back.


KEYBEAR: I have helped you in your problem thread but you are not helping here with that comment. Thank-you.

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[beenthere]

My RIO are disconnected immediately too... I couldn't operate with them functioning.

But I never mow when anyone else is around.. danger of throwing sticks, etc. higher than mowing in reverse.. IMO.

 

[Spanner]

:duh:

That's a debate for another place.

Suffice to say, for the machine to operate as per factory, press and hold the yellow button until after you have started mowing backwards.

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[scdotman35]

Thanks for the help everyone!