SkyTrak 6036 Service Manual - Manual (Page 434)

Electrical System
9.82 Model 6036 Legacy
a. Park Brake Switch Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable at the
negative battery terminal.
2. Carefully pry the park brake switch (Fig. 9-68, 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.
Figure 9-68 Park Brake Switch
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. 9-68, 1) as labeled during switch removal.
2. Properly position the “P” on the switch (Fig. 9-68, 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.
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 instru-
ment cluster must illuminate when the park brake switch
is engaged, and not illuminate when the park brake
switch is disengaged.
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