NEUTRAL START SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

CUSTOMER SERVICES ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, BATTLE CREEK

TO ADJUST - USE ,010" SHIM GAUGE AND MINIMUM THICKNESS OF

SHIMS UNDER THE SWITCH TO CLOSE WHEN

TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL,

REMOVE GAUGE AND TORQUE SWITCH TO 25 FT-LBS,

NOTE: SHIM GAUGE USED TO ALLOW FOR WEAR OF PARTS,

NEUTRAL START SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

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If the engine doesn't start, repeat this

The neutral starting switch should be adjusted

check in all other gears.

so that the engine will not start except when

the transmission is in the exact neutral

If the engine should start, coming from any

position.

gear position before reaching exact neutral

position, then the neutral start switch

Occupy the driver's seat, set the parking

must be either replaced or adjusted.

brake, and put the transmission in gear

(with clutch pedal depressed on standard

Adjust by means of shims underneath the

transmissions).

switch until the engine will not start in

any gear position except exact neutral.

Turn and hold the ignition switch in the

start position while gently moving the shift

lever towards neutral position.

4-52H