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Neutral Safety Switch

NOTE: Adjust switch so engine will start in Park or Neutral only.
  1. Neutral safety switches come in one of 2 different types. See Fig 1. Ensure shift cable is adjusted. To adjust switch, place gear selector lever in Neutral.
  2. Place transaxle lever in Neutral detent. Loosen switch attaching screws. Rotate switch on shifter assembly to align adjustment hole with carrier tang hole.
  3. Insert a .094" (2.4 mm) wire gauge about 5/8" into switch holes. Tighten attaching screws. Remove wire gauge. New switches may have a plastic pin installed in hole. Plastic pin is designed to shear off during shift lever operation.
Fig 1: Adjusting Neutral Safety Switches (FWD)
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