Cub Cadet MTD P71 Series - Manual (Page 75)

Starters
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Starter Interlock Switch
On engines equipped with an electric starter, there is a
Starter Interlock Switch mounted on to the engine brake
assembly. The interlock switch prevents power from reach-
ing the electric starter unless the safety bail is depressed
or the engine brake is released.
To remove/replace the Starter Interlock Switch:
1. Remove the Engine brake assembly by following the
procedures described in Chapter 7: Ignition System.
2. Disconnect the switch wires. See Figure 6.19.
3. Squeeze the cable bracket and the brake until the
lower switch screw’s head is fully accessible through
the access hole in the cable bracket. See Figure
6.20.
4. Remove the two mounting screws and nuts using a
#2 Phillips screwdriver and a 5.5 mm wrench.
5. Install the switch by following the previous steps in
reverse order.
NOTE: The order of the wires on the interlock switch does
not matter. If the wires are reversed, it will not
affect the operation of the circuit.
6. Test run the engine in a safe area and verify that the
engine brake assembly stops the engine within 3
seconds before returning the engine to service.
Figure 6.19
Starter Interlock Switch
Wires
Figure 6.20
Cable Bracket
Screw head