1450 Cub Cadet Clutch Safety Mechanism

RTR · Jan 6, 2022

Were there any problems with the clutch safety switch mechanisms not working properly or breaking? I know many clutch safety switches have been bypassed over the years but figured that was due to a bad switch. Having my 1450 torn down to the bare frame for painting I have noticed that the actuating mechanism seems very weak - thin metal plate that pushes the switch - and it seems as if it is not strong enough to actuate the switch as it bends easily. Now would be a good time to address that if there is a better fix.

wore out · Jan 6, 2022

(quoted from post at 07:38:22 01/06/22)

"Plate" is spring steel and should operate the switch without bending.

Possibly, rubber "dust boot" on switch has hardened with age making it hard to push?

T.R.K. · Jan 6, 2022

Before you reinvent the wheel, did that switch work before you 'tore it down'?

Phil B. · Jan 6, 2022

The plate only clips on and easily gets out of adjustment. I always eliminate them, but you might want to find a way to secure the plate to the shaft at the proper position. The earlier models also have
one for the mechanical PTO clutch.

R Bedell · Jan 7, 2022

RTR:

The Neutral Safety Spring has a long and successful life. Yes, like any part, they do occasionally break. My 1450 has had the original spring since 1976.

K-Mo · Feb 24, 2022

I believe the neck of the switch has threads and double nuts to allow adjustment on how close the switch mounts to the actuator.
The book says you should have about 1/8 inch of switch compression.

1450 Cub Cadet Clutch Safety Mechanism

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