Replaced Ignition Switch now blades engage but won't disengage

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Refused to buy a repro ignition switch. Dealers inventory had no branding or packaging to indicate it is any better than after market. But the dealers did have a single brass spade, so I bought it. (after market appear all aluminum). It was after that install that my problem began.
When pulling the blade knob to engage nothing out of the ordinary, no delay the blades engage, but depressing blade button does not disengage the blade. PTO is obviously not the issue as the blades engage. Right? Any suggestion on trouble shooting?
Logical reasoning depressing the knob to disengage, is not being acknowledged. Anything further?
Fast Trak Mini 36" Honda GXV530 Model: 927376
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So how do you disengage the blades turn the switch off?
 

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So how do you disengage the blades turn the switch off?
Now yes, that is the only way to stop the blades from spinning. Before this repair, you would push the knob down, blades would stop. When you wanted to mow again pull knob up.
 

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  • / Replaced Ignition Switch now blades engage but won't disengage
Refused to buy a repro ignition switch. Dealers inventory had no branding or packaging to indicate it is any better than after market. But the dealers did have a single brass spade, so I bought it. (after market appear all aluminum). It was after that install that my problem began.
When pulling the blade knob to engage nothing out of the ordinary, no delay the blades engage, but depressing blade button does not disengage the blade. PTO is obviously not the issue as the blades engage. Right? Any suggestion on trouble shooting?
Logical reasoning depressing the knob to disengage, is not being acknowledged. Anything further?
Fast Trak Mini 36" Honda GXV530 Model: 927376
Thanks in advance. 🙋‍♀️
What prompted you to replace the switch to begin with?

Aftermarket switches are a best guess. Did you get it from an actual Hustler dealer or an independent repair shop that only claims it is correct? Not all switches are pinned the same or correctly.
 
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