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Message: <blockquote data-quote="skidsteer.ca" data-source="post: 47965" data-attributes="member: 307">I leave the service switch in service mode when running my LS160 on the log splitter. That way I can reach in and turn the key without fastening the seat belt. The splitter is run outside the machine anyway.If you wanted to have the foot pedals unlocked as well, ultimately seating in the seat and buckling the belt allow 2 things to happen. Power goes on to the key, so it can energize the starter solinoid. (this is bypassed by the service switch, but at the same time the foot pedal lock solinoids have the power supply to them interupted) and power goes to the lock solinoids on the hydraulic control valve. This solinoid pulls a locking pin out od each spool. (lift and tilt) allowing the spools in the valve and therefore the foot pedals to move.The foot pedal can be bypassed by supplying power to the lock solinoids on the control valve with the key circuit or by installing another switch or the solinoids could be removed from the control valve and plugs installed to keep dirt out.But as others have said it is your safety you must consider.RegardsKen</blockquote>