Switch; Motor Testing; Assembly - Toro Snow Commander Service Manual

ELECTRIC START SYSTEM
To remove the wires from the switch, slip the smooth
end of a small drill bit in next to the wire (Figure 65).
The inside of the switch has spring loaded jaws that
grip the wire. The jaws will not grab the hardened drill
bit. This allows the drill to be easily removed after it
opens the jaws to allow the wire to be removed.
Figure 65

Switch

The switch is a simple push button on/off switch. It is
intended to make continuity only when the button is
depressed. To test the switch, use a continuity light or
ohmmeter. Remove the wires and insert the probes
from the tester. Use two holes that are directly across
from each other (Figure 66). With the button depressed
there should be continuity, when it is released there
should be no continuity. At no time should there be
continuity between the diagonal terminals.
Figure 66
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Motor Testing

To properly test the motor it must be removed from the
chassis. Refer to "System Disassembly" on page 5 - 1.
Remove the two motor wires from the switch (Figure
67). Attach one ohmmeter test lead to each wire.
SLOWLY rotate the motor shaft and watch the
ohmmeter. At no time should continuity be lost,
although it will fluctuate. The motor comes with the
wires permanently attached. If the wires are damaged
or there is internal damage to the motor, it must be
replaced.
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Assembly

Assemble in reverse order.
To install the wires in the switch merely push them into
the holes. The jaws will grab them.
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Figure 67
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