This is an authentic replacement ignition switch. It is sourced from original manufacturer and it is specially designed for use on Toro snow throwers/blowers. It allows user to start their equipment using a simple ignition turn key (sold separately). This switch has a plastic body and two metal wire terminals/prongs. Includes one (1) switch per order. Replacing this switch is a simple task that generally does not require any tools. • Reach under cover/housing and disconnect cord from the old switch • Pull out switch • Secure new switch in place • Reconnect power cord and test the unit
1) Removed ignition switch panel (three screws).
2) Removed ignition switch by depressing side fingers on switch housing, and pushing switch thru panel.
3) Removed wire harness connector from two terminals on back of switch.
Installation of new switch is reversal of above procedures.
Starter pull cord does not have to be removed or detached for this repair. Remove the two screws securing the front control panel plate. Lift plate up and out of the way. Remove the two side screws, near the control panel side, securing the top cover. ( The two larger screws towards the front do not need to be removed ) Carefully lift the
... Read more top cover up until there is access to the rear of the ignition switch. Plnch the side locking arms on the switch until the switch is removable from the front of the panel. Remove the wiring clip from the back of the switch. Insert the new switch into the opening until the locking clips click in. Attach the wiring clip to the terminals on the new switch. Reattach top cover with two side screws. Replace control panel plate and secure it with the two screws. Insert new or existing old key to check switch functionality.
Repair completed in less than 10 minutes.
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The rubber gas primer bulb became brittle with age and discitigated & ignition switch was defective so the engine wouldn\'t start.
With the help for your great website I was able to look at the detail drawing and figure how the machine comes apart. Especially when I had to
rewind the recoil starter rope.
Just removed 2 screws to bottom plate. I unplugged wires to switch. Pushed in on both sides of switch and pushed up out of top plate. Pushed in new switch and connected wires to it. Replaced bottom plate with 2 screws. Turned on switch. Pushed primer button and put on choke. Pushed electric start button and it fired right up. Let it run f
... Read moreor a minute and turned key off and it stopped running. Problem solved.
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The original kill switch broke, actually came apart.
1 Removed back cover of the Toro snowblower, just 2 screws.
2 Removed the old kill switch and pulled out the wires.
3 Matched the new switch up to the wiring and pressed together and press new kill switch into place.
4 Started the snowblower to test the new kill switch.
5 Put the back cover back on and secured with
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I was certain cleaning the old carb parts was all that would be required to get the snowblower to run again. After soaking old parts in carb cleaner and reassembling old parts. The snowblower wouldnGÇÖt even try to run. New jet, with new Orings, new needle valve and seat, new bowl nut and gasket were parts installed to finally get the mot
... Read moreor to run. IGÇÖm uncertain which part was the culprit, but it runs fine now.
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