Other boards and forums do not allow the exchange of information on how to defeat safety equipment of any kind. At the least the boards owner & moderators can have a clear conscience. And at the worst avoid being sued.
Safety equipment is added to the machine at extra expence to the manufacture. Why, because several people who thought they were too smart,fast & immortal. They got themselves or worse others into trouble doing what the safety jumpers are trying to do.

buickanddeere,
I agree with you 100 percent. I worked for a Deere dealer for many years, the only time I would bypass a safety switch would be to move the tractor to bring it in for repair. Too many people try to do this, sometimes they are lucky, but at some point its gonna come back and bite them.
I like to say that they are trying to make things idiot proof, but to often this fails and someone sues.

B-and-D has a point. Covering one's butt is full-time job these days. It occurred to me that this topic applies to many of the threads created here. Granted, figuring out how to bypass a safety system really stands out as an example of something that might result in an accident. Those involved in the discussion of the act could be declared culpable by one of our wonderful, modern-day lawyers. However, this entire community is a mix of hobbyists, amateurs, professionals, enthusiasts, etc...and sometimes things talked about in the interests of our hobby run on the shady side of safety.

We're recycling parts that can be 50 years or more of age, and in some cases far outside the accepted original specifications. People look for solutions and shortcuts to get grandpa's old popper going that don't involve a four figure price tag from a custom machine shop. Tired, original systems are being scrapped and replaced by alternative parts or technologies that didn't exist when the machine was designed. "Worn spline? Put shims in 'er until it stops knocking." Suggesting anything other than genuine OEM parts for repairs, and not insisting that the repairs should be completed by a certified OEM mechanic can make you liable for a resulting accident. Many things talked about could lead to injuries by careless people or those too dense to read and follow printed instructions. Sometimes chemicals are mentioned which could cause fires, bodily injury, death or environmental damage. Where do we decide others' liabilty ends and personal responsibility takes over?

"They told me I could fix my gas tank leak myself with a sealer, but I used bubblegum which leaked and I got burned! They never said bubblegum wouldn't work."
"The paint peeler they said works really good ruined my concrete, my shoes and peeled off all my toenails."
"I never drove a tractor before and they told me the brake pedals were separate to help with steering. When I tried it, I rolled the tractor over during a parade and also dumped all the Girl Scouts off the wagon I was pulling."

I think we just need to point out that the views, ideas and opinions expressed by members posting here don't reflect those of the forum owners/operators and individuals bear sole responsibility for their actions. Anyone not trained or competent to perform the procedures, maintenance, modifications and repairs discussed herein should seek professional help. If you don't know the proper way to use or operate the chemicals, tools or equipment, then you need to obtain and read the instructions or seek the training and education required to do it right. Improper use of tools, chemicals and equipment can lead to personal injury and property damage. Follow suggestions and take advice at your own risk. Think responsibly. Act responsibly. Be responsible.