f/r lever-switch

northwestfarmtn · 09-30-2010, 10:38 AM

ok just tossing around an idea here. on my 98 series cart with the f/r lever behind your right knee and a linkage that runs over to the actual switch that is kinda a PITA to switch from forward to reverse, can I just get a 2 way toggle switch to go from forward(up) to reverse(down) and neutral (center) it seems for my wife's girly little hands to be really hard to get it into forward. if it can be done what size switch would be needed, i would think it be doable its just getting a switch of the proper rating and wire ing to that rather than the micro switches

well i just went out and looked at it and ummm no dice. i didn't realize that you moved the contacts with that switch too.

gornoman · 09-30-2010, 10:45 AM

The Forward/Reverse switch assembly on a series cart passes high current while changing the polarity to the motor. That is why it is so beefy to begin with.

You may be able to reduce the effort by backing off the nut on the backside of the shaft that holds the cam.

Another option is a solenoid setup to reverse the polarity to the motor. I do not have the drawings available, but I have seen members post them here with successfull installs.

scottyb · 09-30-2010, 10:49 AM

Rabbits solenoid F&R switch

madoc1 · 09-30-2010, 10:54 AM

gorno is correct-look up rabbit reborn's post. he has the diagram and pics for a solenoid set up.

my gf was also having problems and loosening the nut half a turn helped as did this shifter. jim

scottyb · 09-30-2010, 10:54 AM

Each one of the WR586 solenoids carry a hefty price tag .... Especially the 6 posters ... Try the obvious first. Check the handle is not rubbing the body. Remove clean and lube all linkage parts. Adjust F&R position (2 bolts in floor) to assure proper position for optimum linkage leverage.

gornoman · 09-30-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

...optimum linkage leverage.

That's not easy to say!

SHAWN DAVIS · 09-30-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by madoc1

gorno is correct-look up rabbit reborn's post. he has the diagram and pics for a solenoid set up.

my gf was also having problems and loosening the nut half a turn helped as did this shifter. jim

where can you get a shifter like that?
not a big fan of the stock plastic

northwestfarmtn · 09-30-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SHAWN DAVIS

where can you get a shifter like that?
not a big fan of the stock plastic

yea i kinda like that shifter too seems cheaper than going the other route, more leverage= more easier to move= happy wife= me relaxing

ChevyRacing75 · 09-30-2010, 11:55 AM

you could get this and she wouldnt even have to bend over

http://www.everythingcarts.com/p-107...dels-only.aspx

northwestfarmtn · 09-30-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevyRacing75

you could get this and she wouldnt even have to bend over

http://www.everythingcarts.com/p-107...dels-only.aspx

230 bucks and i don't even get to see her bend over, sounds like i would be the one getting bent over

09-30-2010, 10:38 AM	#1
northwestfarmtn Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: north west Tn. Posts: 317	f/r lever-switch ok just tossing around an idea here. on my 98 series cart with the f/r lever behind your right knee and a linkage that runs over to the actual switch that is kinda a PITA to switch from forward to reverse, can I just get a 2 way toggle switch to go from forward(up) to reverse(down) and neutral (center) it seems for my wife's girly little hands to be really hard to get it into forward. if it can be done what size switch would be needed, i would think it be doable its just getting a switch of the proper rating and wire ing to that rather than the micro switches well i just went out and looked at it and ummm no dice. i didn't realize that you moved the contacts with that switch too.

09-30-2010, 10:45 AM	#2
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,291	Re: f/r lever-switch The Forward/Reverse switch assembly on a series cart passes high current while changing the polarity to the motor. That is why it is so beefy to begin with. You may be able to reduce the effort by backing off the nut on the backside of the shaft that holds the cam. Another option is a solenoid setup to reverse the polarity to the motor. I do not have the drawings available, but I have seen members post them here with successfull installs.

09-30-2010, 10:54 AM	#5
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: f/r lever-switch Each one of the WR586 solenoids carry a hefty price tag .... Especially the 6 posters ... Try the obvious first. Check the handle is not rubbing the body. Remove clean and lube all linkage parts. Adjust F&R position (2 bolts in floor) to assure proper position for optimum linkage leverage.

09-30-2010, 11:55 AM	#9
ChevyRacing75 Maybe This Weekend :) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Norman, NC Posts: 6,411	Re: f/r lever-switch you could get this and she wouldnt even have to bend over http://www.everythingcarts.com/p-107...dels-only.aspx

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