Bypass PTO Seat Safety Switch

[arcteryx]

I need to bypass the safety switch, are there any halfway elegant solutions to do this?

 

[Wagtail]

Well... I simply removed the switch from the bottom of the seat and then tie-wrapped (zip-tied) a small piece of wood onto the switch = keeping it depressed/engaged at all times.

I then coiled the switch & wire down beneath the seat.

It's been like this, for me, ever since.

If I ever need to use it, as intended, again (perhaps if I ever sell my 4105) I can simply reverse the process.

 

[Eagle1]

You can just put a jumper on the connector and be done. I put a switch in parallel so when I want to bypass I flip the switch and reverse if I want the seat switch active. Many ways to skin that cat.

 

[arcteryx]

Thanks for the replies, will tackle it tomorrow.

 

[CalG]

On this topic....

I was hauling bucket loads of "dirt" (no rocks ;-) from one area of the property to another. The long version of cut and fill ;-)
One route I tried over this hilly piece was a rather steep down hill. OK, It is a Very steep downhill, but short!
I nosed over, and started down, (low range, foot on the brake pedals) as soon at the front wheels struck level ground, the engine quit! A moment of concern to be sure. The foot brake stopped everything, and the engine started up with the first turn of the key. Must have been me sliding too far forward on the seat and triggering that operator presence switch.
I cinched the seatbelt a bit tighter, and choose an alternate path.

Might defeat that switch if it starts to aggravate.....