Switch Box Repair; Power Plug; Plug Terminal - Toro Snow Commander Service Manual

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When reinstalling the wire harness on electric start
models, route the wire as follows: The wire must come
out of the starter motor to one of the blower housing
screws (Figure 62). It then must run under the fuel tank
up to the left rear mount for the fuel tank (Figure 63)
then up to the switch box. Assure that the wires will not
rub on the starter rope or other moving objects.
Figure 62
Figure 63

Switch Box Repair

Power Plug

By opening the switch box you can access all (3) major
components of the electric start system. The plug
terminal, switch, and the wire harness/starter motor.
Snow Commander Service Manual
ELECTRIC START SYSTEM
NOTE: There are two versions of the electric start
system. A 120 VAC sold in North America and a 220
VAC system sold in Europe. The plug terminal and
motor will be different because of the different electrical
systems. However, the troubleshooting and repair
procedures are the same. The 120VAC system is
shown.
After removing and opening the switch box, note the
location of all wires (Figure 64) before removing any
parts from the box.
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To Motor

Plug Terminal

The possible failure modes of the plug are simple. It
can be broken (physical damage) or burnt (signs of
arcing).
Physical damage is apparent. However, a burnt
terminal requires an understanding of the process. The
terminal becomes burnt when it is loosely plugged into
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the extension cord or the terminal inside the female
end of the cord is worn or damaged. The loose fit
results in electrical arcing between the terminals on the
snowthrower and the extension cord. This arcing
causes the burnt terminals. Replace BOTH the plug
terminal AND the terminal on the end of the extension
cord as both are damaged by the arcing. (Extension
cord terminals are available at your local hardware
store.) Replacing only one half of the connection will
likely result in a repeat failure.
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Figure 64
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