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John Jones

10-11-2004 12:42:27




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A few days ago my ford 5610 wouldn't start the engine with the ignition key. The ignition lights would come on, but it wouldn't start. I had to use a spanner on the starter to start it, there were no clicking noises as there usually iswhen the starer solenoid is playing up, so I've comto the conclusion that It's comething to do with the neutral switch. If I fiddle with the gearstck a lot it'll start. Does anybody know how to bypass the nesutral switch, and enable the tractor to start in gear?

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kyhayman

10-11-2004 18:36:34




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 Re: Ford 5610 in reply to John Jones, 10-11-2004 12:42:27  
Cab tractor its a 5 minute $20 job and located on the clutch pedal, non cab its a 10 minute job and located just under the transmission top cover. Nothing scarey about changing it and cheap too.

With that said, my 7600 was doing it today and for some reason I can not keep the wire on the solenoid that carries current from the key switch (after I did the 25 minute $13 job of putting in a new key switch).

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Rod F.

10-11-2004 17:13:36




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 Re: Ford 5610 in reply to John Jones, 10-11-2004 12:42:27  
Hi John,
As the other fellows have suggested, you should replace the switch if it is acting up. It is actually quite cheap. Probably in the 20 buck range. That said, you should get yourself a multimeter and determine where the problem is. You may find a broken wire or possibly a bad ignition switch. Just start at the starter solenoid and check back for voltage. Whatever you do, don't permanently wire out the safety switch. Be safe.

Rod

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Old Ford Mechanic

10-11-2004 16:32:10




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 Re: Ford 5610 in reply to John Jones, 10-11-2004 12:42:27  
John,RAB is telling it like it is.The neutral safety switch is in my opinion the most important feature on your tractor.I've worked on and around tractors since i was a kid.I myself have gotten on tractors and attempted to start one that had the switch bypassed or otherwise disabled.It is not a good feeling when one suddenly starts and runs over something.Something could just as easily be somebody.There are many tractors out there that have to have the shifter jiggled to activate the switch.Most operators get use to it and live with it.If its too aggravating to put up with have it repaired.Whatever you do don't bypass that switch.The well being and possibly the life of yourself and others could be in danger if you do.This safetey feature was put on this machine for your saftey and the ones around you also.Many a tractor has been started in gear and crushed someone.A few dollars are a small price to pay compared to someones life.

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Old Ford Mechanic

10-11-2004 16:31:48




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 Re: Ford 5610 in reply to John Jones, 10-11-2004 12:42:27  
John,RAB is telling it like it is.The neutral safety switch is in my opinion the most important feature on your tractor.I've worked on and around tractors since i was a kid.I myself have gotten on tractors and attempted to start one that had the switch bypassed or otherwise disabled.It is not a good feeling when one suddenly starts and runs over something.Something could just as easily be somebody.There are many tractors out there that have to have the shifter jiggled to activate the switch.Most operators get use to it and live with it.If its too aggravating to put up with have it repaired.Whatever you do don't bypass that switch.The well being and possibly the life of yourself and others could be in danger if you do.This safetey feature was put on this machine for your saftey and the ones around you also.Many a tractor has been started in gear and crushed someone.A few dollars are a small price to pay compared to someones life.

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RAB

10-11-2004 13:01:08




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 Re: Ford 5610 in reply to John Jones, 10-11-2004 12:42:27  
Yes, but why would you want to compromise your afety, and that of anyone nearby? The switch may be adjustable, but the safety switch should either be adjusted or replaced, not over-ridden. If there were to be an accident, YOU would be responsible.
New switches are readily available.
RAB



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ken macfarlane

10-12-2004 08:00:47




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 Re: Ford 5610 in reply to RAB, 10-11-2004 13:01:08  
Do you guys not have clutch safety switches? I personally can't stand the neutral safety switch, especially those on tractors with a clutch one.

I suppose if you didn't drive a standard everyday it could be a good safety feature.



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