No Start - New Ignition Switch

BobDonut

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I recently got a Toro Wheel Horse riding mower. Model 3212O502

The ignition switch wasn’t automatically snapping back to “run”, so I figured I would replace it with a new one. Here is the new ignition switch.

Now I blow the 25A fuse every time I try to start the engine. I tested the posts on the ignition switch, and all seem to work as they should, except I don’t get a connection when I test the ground post to the body of the ignition switch.

Any ideas what should I check next? Or does no ground to the switch body mean there is something wrong with the ignition switch?

thank you!
 

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Look at the side of the switch with the prongs, there should be a letter on or around each prong.
Compare it with your old one. Improper switch can damage your ignition coil, so be careful.
 

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Thank you.

These are the two ignition switches. The older one doesn’t have letters on it but I can see that it looks like the posts are in a different order, just based on the one with the gold connector being in a different spot.

Any educated eyes out there know what I should do to confirm if they are in the same order? And if not, how can I make it work or find the right ordered switch for my tractor?

Thanks so much for the help!
 

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Sorry if this is a stupid question - how can I tell which switch is mine? Or should I just buy the other one and see if it works?
 

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I think one of the real experts will have to answer that question...
i would imagine the numbers in parenthesis has something to do with identifying them.
 

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It would be dependant on which engine you have on that tractor. Also, what is the model number on the hood?
Is it 212-5?
 

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Also, find and post the model numbers off of the engine.
 

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Or a quick pic or two.
 

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On the gray switch, look closely at the terminal blades for letters.
 
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