SkyTrak 6042 Service Manual User Manual

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Model 6042 Legacy

Origin 7/02

Electrical System

a. Park Brake Switch Removal

1. Disconnect the negative (–) battery cable at the

negative battery terminal (Fig. 9-93, 1).

Figure 9- 93 Battery Cable Connections

2. Carefully pry the park brake switch (Fig. 9-90, 1) and

wiring out of the mounting hole.

3. Label and disconnect the wiring from the park brake

switch. Remove the switch from the vehicle.

b. Park Brake Switch Disassembly

DO NOT disassemble the park brake switch. Replace a
defective or faulty switch with a new switch.

c. Park Brake Switch Inspection and Replacement

Inspect the switch terminals for continuity and shorting in
both the ENGAGED and DISENGAGED positions.
Replace a defective or faulty switch with a new switch.

d. Park Brake Switch Installation and Testing

1. Route the wiring from the dash through the bezel,

then connect the wiring to the park brake switch
(Fig. 9 -90, 1) as labeled during switch removal.

2. Properly position the “P” on the switch (Fig. 9 -90, 2)

to the bottom, then press or “snap” the switch into
place in the bezel.

3. Connect the negative (–) battery cable to its battery

terminal (Fig. 9-93, 1).

4. Clear the area around the vehicle of personnel and

any obstructions to vehicle travel.

5. Start the engine, engage the park brake switch,

place the travel select lever in (F) FORWARD or (R)
REVERSE and in second gear and apply full throttle.
The vehicle should remain motionless in both (F)
FORWARD and (R) REVERSE positions.

6. To test for proper park brake switch disengagement,

firmly depress the service brake pedal, disengage
the park brake switch, place the travel select lever in
either (F) FORWARD or (R) REVERSE and in first
gear, and slowly press the throttle pedal while
releasing the service brake pedal. The park brake
should release, and the vehicle should travel freely.

Note: The park brake indicator on the operator’s instrument
cluster must illuminate when the park brake switch is
engaged, and not illuminate when the park brake switch
is disengaged.

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