QL Ignition Switch Replacement

[finsruskw]

Baling wire.......Geeesh!
I thought that stuff was for Deer's.
Same issue here on some.
In the off position. The last few revs of the engine while winding down to a stop.
Key vibrates out and slides down the tunnel cover and onto the hydro or gearbox.

[ol'George]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

I guess I should clarify.... on my tractor with the worn switch, it only falls out in the off position.

George, why didn't you just remove the key ring and "fob" so the cats didn't swat at it? Lol, that's what I would have done. I never was in to a key ring. Oh, maybe a small one, and that way I could hold it in my hand in the dark and count keys. I memorize the order they are in so I can find them in the dark. But obviously only on a select few key rings. All the Cubs, tractors, ATV's, ect, ect, only have the one key and no ring on them.

Ya mine only falls out when I have gotten "off" also
Been that way for over 57 years.

If I didn't use a fob on the ignition key, it falls in the grass, straw, hay er what ever and is difficult to find, thus the bailing wire to choke knob, problem solved no fob needed.
Guess I could get fancy and use a little chain instead of wire, but these things are just tools to use not like it is going to Barrett Jackson to be sold for retirement money, Ha,LOL

[Bob95065]

Originally Posted by R Bedell

This is the way I would do it. I am looking for the "ease" of the job.

Remove the Engine Side Panels, then the Gas Tank to expose the back side of the Pedestal. Once you open up that area, you can get a good look at the Switch and the Molex Connector. Make any further or additional repair(s), then button it back up.

When I had the same problem this is what I did to replace the switch. Once the tank is out of the way it was easy.