Transmission Neutral Switch

(3) Remove the nut washer, securing the horn

mounting bracket, and remove the horn.

(4) Remove the screw, nut, and washer attaching

the horn relay and remove the relay.

d. Installation. Reverse procedures in c above.

Figure 2-33. Transmission neutral switch. installed view.

c. Installation. Reverse procedures in b above.

d. Adjustment.

(1) Place the direction shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

Figure 2-32. Horn and horn relay. installed view.

(2) Loosen the locking screw on the cam lever

2-41. Transmission Neutral Switch

(fig. 2-33) and position the cam lever so the switch

roller is at the low point of the cam.

a. General. The transmission neutral switch is

(3) Tighten the cam lever screw, making sure the

attached to the underside of the steering column

cam lever does not move.

support bracket. The purpose of this switch is to

(4) Check adjustment by attempting to start the

prevent the engine from being started unless the

engine with the direction shift lever in either forward

direction shift lever is in neutral (N) position. A cam

(F) or reverse (R) position. The starter motor should

lever attached to the direction shift lever shaft actuates

not operate unless the direction shift lever is in neutral

the switch. Always check the cam adjustment (d below)

(N) position.

before replacing the switch when starter motor failures

have been traced to the switch circuit.

2-42. Hour Meter Switch

b. Removal. See figure 2-33. To remove the switch,

a. General. The hourmeter switch is located on the

disconnect the 2 connectors on the switch leads from

lower right hand side of the engine near the flywheel.

their mating connectors and then remove the 2 mount-

This switch is activated by engine oil pressure. The

ing screws.

hourmeter on the instrument panel, operates only

when the engine is running.

h. Inspect. Inspect hourmeter switch for a leaking

or otherwise damaged condition. Replace a defective

hourmeter switch.

c. Removal. Refer to figure 2-34 and remove the

hour meter switch as follows:

(1) Tag and disconnect the wiring.

(2) Remove the hour meter switch.

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