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Manually Operated

  1. Insert a stop (1/8" thick) between drive end bracket and pinion gear. Operate engaging lever to its fullest extent. Switch contacts should be fully closed. Release lever and remove stop.
  2. Operate engaging lever to its fullest extent and hold pinion in fully engaged position. Release lever and with the pinion still held fully engaged, the switch contacts should open.