I've got a problem about my Scott's John Deere riding lawnmower and I need to find the answer for how to bypass the safety switch in the engine of this lawnmower. Please let me know!
By Anh N
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On reading your post a second time, never bypass any safety switch. Just find out how to repair whatever problem you're having, but leave the safety switch alone. Yesterday at the hardware store, I just spoke to a guy who knew someone who bypassed the safety, and ended up injuring himself badly.
Guess what? Many of these companies so called "safety switches" are so poorly engineered they significantly interfere with the operation of the mower. For example I have sent my Husqvarna riding mower into the shop six times to try to get it keep from stopping running when on any kind of grade. Virtyually every thing in the mower was checked or changed with zero improvement. The mower only had 44 hours on it when the problem first got my attention due to moving to a place which has more hilly lawn.
Having grown up on a farm I agree that the safety switches on riding mowers are a bit ridiculous. The best safety switch is a brain and an understanding of the machine you're using. That said, most switches are simple open/close circuit switches... just like the flip switch in your house. The machine either wants an open circuit or a closed one, if it wants open, cut and tape the ends of the wires. If it wants closed, twist the ends together and tape them off.
Not doubting your statement but it just seems almost no one knows anyone personally that got a foot or toes cut off, just that they knew someone who said they knew etc etc. Yes, some safety switches are a good idea. Others are not well thought out at all and result in more machines getting tossed that actual failures or overpriced repairs at the dealer.
its designed so you don't fall off the seat and run over yourself
If its a Husqvarna 2454 zero or tracror & you by pass the safety switches you will need a new wiring harness to get it started again without major modification.
if you take your foot off the drive pedal, either forward or reverse, the mower stops immediately....almost impossible to "run over yourself"
Continuity meter or even continuity light will show you which two wires of the 4 must make contact for machine to operate.
I just disabled all safety switches on my JD. I just used trailer wiring clips that bridge 2 wires together. It worked great and was non-invasive, no wire cutting and easily removable.
In other words..... we need a different lawnmower, safety switches are a huge pain in the ass on this mower..... after repair shop costs for the last three years on this particular mower Im bypassing the piece of sh*t or setting fire to it
All you people and your damn safety safety safety I should have the right whether I want to be safe or not if I'm mowing stay the hell out of the yard then you're safe to
Remove your seat, take the safety switch off the seat and compress the switch and zip a wide tip tie or 2 regular ones stacked to keep the switch pressed then just put it back together like it was. It will stop kicking off and doesn't void the warranty because u didnt technically modify the electrical system.
Easy fix unplug safety switch under the seat cut the plug off tie the wires together an put tape on it
To disable a Seat switch on a craftsman mower simply remove the seat, unplug the wiring, place a quarter inch thick piece of wood between the plunger and the black cover, this will keep the switch activated when weight is removed from the seat, easy to undue at a future time if necessary
Absolutely get lawyers involved for money --everything becomes a mess!!
Have you tried calling John Deere, or visiting their website? Manufacturers often have repair manuals that will help with issues like this.
Alternatively, do a Google search for "lawn mower repair forum". There are several forums where you can register and ask questions like this.
Good luck!
Sorry I would love to bypass my seat sensor I don't weigh much and have to mow with an extra 10 lbs on the seat with me.
If the seat switch is bad will it cause the engine not turn over
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