a fluid level switch for a machine having a fluid reservoir adapted to contain a fluid at an acceptable level . the fluid level switch includes a mounting plate , a float housing , and a float assembly positioned within the float housing . the mounting plate retains first and second contacts . the float housing is configured to receive fluid from the fluid reservoir and the float assembly is movable in response to the level of fluid in the float housing . the float assembly includes a contact member electrically connecting the first and second contacts when the level of the fluid is below the acceptable level . the contact member is coupled to the float for movement with the float and for movement relative to the float .