Fitting Instructions No.

4315896M1

Replacing the linkage switch

Replacing the linkage switch

Models concerned

6400; 7400; 8400

MT500B; MT600B

RT; RTA; DTA

Contents
A. Kit contents ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
B. Assembly instructions....................................................................................................................................... 3
C. Diagrams ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

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A. Kit contents
Reference: 4295567M11

Objective
Replace the CARLINGSWITCH linkage switch with an
APEM linkage switch.

Contents
Ref. Ref Description Qty
1 4294420M1 Switch 1
2 3013524X91 Connector 1

Fig. 1

NOTE/IMPORTANT: Ensure that the kit is complete be-

fore starting any work.

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B. Assembly instructions

Approximate assembly time

Assembled by one engineer on a
tractor with all accessories re-
0.5 hrs moved.

1. Take the linkage switch out of its housing.

Fig. 2

2. Remove the linkage switch from the connector.

Fig. 3

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3. Using service tool 3580817M1, take out the con-
nector pins one by one and place them in the new
connector (2).

The connections for the old and new con-

nector are different. See below.

Fig. 4

4. Different wire locations for the old and new con-

nector (2):
- white wire: switch signal
pin 2 becomes pin 5
- white wire: quick soil engagement return signal
pin 3 becomes pin 8
- red wire: power supply
pin 7 becomes pin 6
- black wire: earth
pin 17 becomes pin 4
- white wire: quick soil engagement supply signal
pin 18 becomes pin 7
Fix the connector number onto the new connec-
tor (2).

Also see the diagram at the end of these fitting Fig. 5

instructions.

5. To ensure that the wire fits properly in the new

connector, remove the retainer tab if necessary.

Fig. 6

6. When fitting in older tractors (MF6200/MF8200,

MT500/MT600, RT/DT), the installation procedure
described above may not be suitable.
If this is the case, please refer to the installation
instructions below.

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7. Tractors before L347042 not fitted with toggle

switch 4270970M1 (see Service Bulletin
TRAC 08/03):
- white wire: switch signal
pin 2 becomes pin 5
- black wire: quick soil engagement return signal
pin 3 becomes pin 8
- yellow wire: power supply
pin 4 becomes pin 6
- green wire: earth
pin 6 becomes pin 4
- black wire: quick soil engagement supply signal
pin 10 becomes pin 7

8. Tractors after L347042 or before L347042 fitted

with toggle switch 4270970M1 (see Service Bul-
letin TRAC 08/03):
- white wire: switch signal
pin 2 becomes pin 5
- black wire: quick soil engagement return signal
pin 3 becomes pin 8
- yellow wire: power supply
pin 7 becomes pin 6
- green wire: earth
pin 17 becomes pin 4
- black wire: quick soil engagement supply signal
pin 18 becomes pin 7

9. Fit the new switch (1) onto the new connector (2).
Fit it in its housing.
Check the linkage for correct operation (lifting,
lowering, quick soil engagement), and also check
the differential disengagement.

Fig. 7

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C. Diagrams
Wiring diagram for the old and new
switches.

Fig. 8

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