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Part Number: 40-5940

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Product Information

Manufacturer: Toro, Lawn Boy

Product Number: 40-5940

Classification: Part

Weight: 0.03 lbs.

Shipping: Ships Worldwide

Description:

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

Warning: California's Proposition 65

Compatibility

This part is compatible with the following machines:

Toro

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Products Compatibility

This item works with the following types of products:

• Snowblower

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3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Snowblower

Parts Used:

Switch - 40-5940

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver

Snowblower would not start

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.

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2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Snowblower

Parts Used:

Switch - 40-5940

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

30-60 minutes

Tools Used:

Pliers, Socket set, Nutdriver, none others

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.

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1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Snowblower

Parts Used:

Switch - 40-5940

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver

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 the 2 screws.

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Tool Type:

Snowblower

Parts Used:

Switch - 40-5940

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver

bad switch

bad switch out new switch in

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Tool Type:

Snowblower

Parts Used:

Ignition Key - 63-8360

Switch - 40-5940

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Nutdriver

Key switch was worn out

Removed face plate unplugged 2 wires clipped old switch snapped the new one in place, hook up wires install face plate.

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1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Snowblower

Parts Used:

Ignition Key - 63-8360

Switch - 40-5940

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Nutdriver

Snow blower would not shut off with key.

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 for a minute and turned key off and it stopped running. Problem solved.

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1 of 3 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Snowblower

Parts Used:

Ignition Key - 63-8360

Switch - 40-5940

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver

Ignition Switch Replacement

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 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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Product Information

Manufacturer: Toro, Lawn Boy

Product Number: 40-5940

Classification: Part

Weight: 0.03 lbs.

Shipping: Ships Worldwide