Groundsmaster 4100−D Page 5 − 27 Electrical System
Traction Neutral Switch
The traction neutral switch is closed when the traction
pedal is in the neutral position and opens when the pedal
is depressed in either direction. The switch is located on
the right side of the piston (traction) pump (Fig. 42).
Test the switch by disconnecting the wires from the
switch terminals and connecting a continuity tester
across the two switch terminals. With the engine turned
off, slowly push the traction pedal in a forward or reverse
direction while watching the continuity tester. There
should be indications that the traction neutral switch is
opening and closing. Allow the traction pedal to return
to the neutral position. There should be continuity
across the switch terminals when the traction pedal is in
the neutral position.
See Piston Pump Control Assembly in Chapter 4 − Hy-
draulic Systems for disassembly and reassembly proce-
dures for the neutral switch.
1. Piston pump (bottom) 2. Neutral switch
Figure 42
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Diode Assemblies (Fig. 43)
Diodes D2, D4, D5, and D6 are used for circuit protec-
tion from voltage spikes that occur when a hydraulic
valve solenoid is de−energized. Diode D2 is in the
Transport/Mow circuit, D4 is in the left wing deck circuit,
D5 is in the front deck circuit, and D6 is in the right wing
deck circuit.
Diode D3 provides logic for the cutting deck lift/lower
switches and down latching relay.
The optional cruise control kit includes diodes D7 and
D8. Diode D7 is used for circuit protection from voltage
spikes that occur when the cruise coil is de−energized
and D8 provides a latching circuit for the cruise relay.
These diodes plug into the machine wiring harness at
various locations (see wire harness drawings in Chapter
9 − Electrical Diagrams).
Testing
The diodes can be individually tested using a digital
multimeter (diode test or ohms setting) and the table to
the right.
Figure 43
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1. Diode
2. Male terminal
3. Female terminal
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Multimeter
Red Lead (+)
on Terminal
Multimeter
Black Lead (−)
on Terminal
Continuity
Female Male YES
Male Female NO
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