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Key Switch
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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Key-Start vehicles:
Connect the voltage regulator red wire (1) at the large post on the solenoid, the white
wire (2) and blue wire (3) at the small post on the solenoid, the yellow wire (4) at the bullet connector, the two
black wires (5) and (6) at the (NO) and (COIL) terminals on the relay, and the black wire (7) at the battery
frame ground
3.
Install snap-on electrical component box cover. Be sure to firmly press down all corners. Install screw and
tighten to 18 in-lb (2 N·m).
4.
Connect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Connecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles, Section 10, Page
5.
Place Forward/Reverse handle in NEUTRAL and place the neutral lockout switch in the MAINTENANCE position.
Start the engine and check regulator for proper functioning as described in the voltage regulator test procedure.
See Test Procedure 12 – Voltage Regulator on page 11-27.
KEY SWITCH
See General Warning on page 10-1.
TESTING THE KEY SWITCH
See Test Procedure 4 – Key Switch (Starter Circuit) on page 11-22.
See Test Procedure 18 – Key Switch (Engine Kill Circuit) on page 11-38.
KEY SWITCH REMOVAL
1.
Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles, Section 10,
2.
Remove the center dash panel.
2.1. If equipped, remove the shifter knob from shifter handle.
2.2. Remove the plastic cap (1) covering the mounting screw (2) on each side of the center dash panel (3)
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2.3. Loosen, but do not remove, the screw (2) on each side of the center dash panel (3).
2.4. Insert screwdriver at the top center of the dash between dash and cowl brace. Gently pry center dash out
slightly from under edge of cowl brace.
2.5. Pull center dash out from the frame and disconnect the wires from the electrical components mounted on
the dash panel. Do not allow wires to touch.
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
Take care to prevent key switch terminals and wires from touching the metal frame around the dash.
2.6. Slide center dash panel up the steering column.
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2009 FE 350 Maintenance and Service Supplement