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To disconnect the seat safety switch on John Deere riding mowers, follow these steps:
1. Locate the seat safety switch, which is typically located underneath the seat of the mower.
2. Lift the seat cushion to access the switch.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connected to the switch by gently pulling it apart.
4. Inspect the wiring harness and switch for any damage or wear. Replace if necessary.
5. Test the mower by starting it with the seat safety switch disconnected to ensure it operates properly.
6. Remember that disconnecting the seat safety switch may pose a safety risk, so use caution and consider the potential consequences before proceeding.
John Deere riding mowers are fitted with seat safety switches situated directly under the operator’s seat. When the operator gets up, an electrical circuit is disconnected and the mower cannot be put into gear. If the operator tries to engage the lawn tractor in gear while not seated, the John Deere mower will automatically shut off. You can turn off the switch whenever needed.
Step 1
Switch off the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
Step 2
Tip up the seat of your mower and let the engine cool down if it was recently running.
Step 3
Locate the safety switch located beneath the operator’s seat. It will be a plastic wire harness that is attached to the underside of the seat with two wires running from it to the engine.
Step 4
Using wire cutters, cut each wire and hold the wires in your hand. Do not release the wires and allow them to fall into the mower.
Step 5
Strip the ends of both wires with wire strippers and tightly twist the ends of the two wires together.
Step 6
Twist a wire nut over the two intertwined wires, then wrap the wire nut and the ends of the wires in electrical tape to hold the wire nut in place. Lower the seat on your John Deere riding mower and operate as normal.