149 key switch problems.

[jeff k.]

Originally Posted by Wild Bill

True, but what is the difference between a key vs a push pull/toggle? It's still another action that has to happen, to turn something off.

The 149's operation is simplified by using a automotive style 3 position key switch. Off-Run-Start....you simply turn the key. The Original has a 2 position key switch Off-On, and an additional push button that is essentially 'Start'.....this adds 'things that need to happen' to start the tractor as compared to the 149's 3 position switch. A Farmall H has a push-pull switch for the ignition, and a push button starter. If you choke the tractor until it dies, or run out of gas, and don't push the ignition switch in, it will kill the battery.

Plus, on an Original, if you have the transmission in gear, and you push the starter button (even without the key on), the tractor will move! It won't fire, but the turning of the S/G through the driveline will move the tractor forward or backward depending on the gear it's in.

I don't know if the S/G on a hydro tractor would turn fast enough to move the tractor at all if the speed control in up or down....but it could be an accident waiting to happen.

I know all this Bill,but the gentlemen mentioned having problems with putting the key in the ignition and wanted info about putting a push button in place. I was just offering my two cents.

and as far as the O moving when you push the button what are you gonna do recall them or just be careful they are what they are right.

[christopher peregoy]

thanks for your imput ..i did not mean sound cocky and your point is well taken.what i need is some magical 3 position push switch.the best fix might be led light too indicat that the power is still on and to wirein a seat switch so the shuts off if she gets off...thanks for all your help chris

[william1041200]

might want to try an atv/ racing kill switch. I have seen them , used them, but never wired one in. Its a switch mounted on the handlebars, with a plastic clip which has to be in place on the switch. The clip is attached to the operator, with a lanyard. if operator leaves machine for any reason, ignition is killed. You
could wire it through another solenoid which connects power between battery and tractor. Never have that problem again. Plus, if she falls off for any reason, tractor would stop automatically, and she wouldnt be physically tied to it as was suggested earlier.

Id rather cut the grass for her.

[christopher peregoy]

thanks.. i will look into the kill swich