Swisher ZT18542 manual Battery Ground Connection AT Engine

A neutral switch is located at the lower end of both drive control handles and is activated when the handles are outward in the neutral position. Check that the plunger buttons on both switches are depressed at least 3/8 inch. Loosening the two mounting screws and sliding the switch to the side can adjust these. Ohmmeter should go to zero when checking continuity across switch terminals with plungers depressed.

If any of the switches in this circuit tested bad, install a new one and perform Test #4 again. If all switches are good, a connecting wire must be at fault. Don’t move past Test #4 until it assures a good circuit. When you do get good results, hook all wires back to original position and try the ignition switch again. If no results, you will need to replace the ignition switch.

This panel is located right in front of the battery. It is accessible by removing the plate below the front edge of the seat.

With PTO switch in the off position, meter should go to zero when checking continuity across these two terminals.