Ignition Switch; Purpose; Location; How It Works - Toro 400XT Series Service Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
4. You should be able to hear the solenoid "click"
when you make the connection (Figure 223).
C
D
Figure 223
(A) & (B) Coil Terminals

Ignition Switch

Purpose

This component provides the proper switching for the
starter, ignition, PTO, lights, safety, and accessory
circuits if so equipped.

Location

The ignition switch is located on the lower right side of
the tractor's dash (Figure 224).
Figure 224
4 - 4
C
B
MVC-837F
(C) & (D) Contact Terminals
MVC-007

How It Works

Detents inside the switch give it four positions: OFF,
LIGHTS (ACCESSORIES), RUN, and START. The
START position is spring loaded so the cylinder
A
automatically returns to RUN once the key is released.
Terminals of the ignition switch as viewed from the
terminal end.
B = Battery voltage "in"
S = Starting Circuit
I = Safety & Ignition Circuit
Figure 225
R = Regulator Circuit
L = Light Circuit
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