Patience please.. another PTO switch question

jeremytl · Apr 27, 2009

I did some research and found a thread on here from February regarding disabling the seat switch. I like that function and want to keep it. However, I have the LA115 with the push button back-up switch. I really want to disable this feature.
I mow an apple orchard and the backup switch is wearing me out in a big way.

The other thread talked about the pull up switches but not the push button. Does anyone want to share the info on how to do this? It would be much appreciated.

And I don't want to start another argument over whether or not this should be done. I respect all veiwpoints and with much consideration, I have chosen my own.
Many thanks
Jeremy

jeremytl · Apr 27, 2009

its the "Reverse Implement Option" (RIO) by the way.

nmu98 · Apr 27, 2009

Most of these switches are simple to over ride. If this is anything like the other safety switches, all you need to do is connect the two wires that go to the switch. A small piece of wire used as a jumper can be used. If you do it right at the switch, it can be easily undone if sold.

jeremytl · Apr 27, 2009

no need to over ride it:
My John Deere is the LA-115 2007 model.

In the rear, on the right side, just to the inside of the wheel there is a plug with two wires going into it (it may have been three wires but whatever). I pulled the plug. It disabled the RIO function. Perfect.

I covered the plug with duct tape to keep foreign material out for when I wanted to reconnect it. I also used a tie twisty to keep it in place so it didn't dangle. Done.