Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engines - bypass seat switch

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jsintexas
11-30-07, 10:56 PM
I want to bypass it so I can get off the mower without it shutting off. Does that switch provide a ground or how does it work? Could I simply run a jumper wire on it?

Thanks!

cf1
11-30-07, 11:13 PM
I want to bypass it so I can get off the mower without it shutting off. Does that switch provide a ground or how does it work? Could I simply run a jumper wire on it?

Thanks!

on my troy built,i put a piece of would between the contacts on the switch,
duigoose
11-30-07, 11:22 PM
kinda depends on your application, some can just be jumped and some cannot. just remember it is a safety item.

jsintexas
12-01-07, 07:20 AM
Thanks I will try a few methods.