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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCub Cadet Snowblower Ignition Switch Replacement #951-10637
Cub Cadet Snowblower Ignition Switch Replacement #951-10637
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$112.5005:42
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the ignition switch on Cub Cadet snowblowers. The most common reason for replacing the ignition switch is if the snowblower will not start because the ignition switch does not have continuity.
All of the information in this ignition switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Craftsman, Yard Machines, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee
Tools used: needle-nose pliers, 3/8” socket, 1/2” socket, 3/4” socket, 10mm socket, pliers
All of the information in this ignition switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Craftsman, Yard Machines, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee
Tools used: needle-nose pliers, 3/8” socket, 1/2” socket, 3/4” socket, 10mm socket, pliers
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the ignition switch on your snowblower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
To access all of the muffler cover mounting bolts, you will first need to move the chute gear box support bracket out of the way.
4
To do this, remove the retaining clip securing the chute control rod and pull the rod free.
5
Remove the retaining clip to release the support bracket pin.
6
Remove the wing nut from the center gear box mounting bolt.
7
Lift the gear box off of the support bracket and set the gear box and chute assembly aside.
8
Next, use a 3/8th inch socket to remove the bolts securing the belt cover.
9
Pull the cover off.
10
Now release the drive belt idler pulley tension spring.
11
Use a half-inch socket to remove the upper two mounting bolts securing the gear box support bracket.
12
Use a three-quarter inch socket to remove the lower bolt.
13
You can now remove the support bracket.
14
Use a 10mm socket or wrench to remove all of the mounting bolts securing the muffler cover.
15
Lift off the cover.
16
Remove the ignition key and detach the wires from the switch.
17
Use pliers to depress the retaining tabs and pull the old switch from the housing.
18
Install the new ignition switch by inserting it into the housing until it snaps into place.
19
Attach the wires to the terminals on the new switch.
20
Insert the ignition key.
21
Realign the muffler cover.
22
Thread and tighten the bolts to secure.
23
Now reposition the chute gear box support bracket and replace the bolts.
24
Reset the tension spring on the lower bolt.
25
Replace the belt cover.
26
Rethread the bolts and tighten.
27
Position the chute assembly on the chute adapter. as you align the gear box on the support bracket.
28
Confirm that the center mounting bolt is in place in the gear box housing then thread the wing nut on and tighten.
29
Reinsert the support bracket pin and secure it with the retaining clip.
30
Confirm that the holes in the gear box coupler are facing straight up with the chute facing forward and that the chute control lever is at the “one o’clock” position.
31
Now insert the rounded end of the chute control rod into the gear box coupler and the hex end into the control coupler.
32
Secure the rod with the retaining clip.
33
Confirm that the chute has a full range of movement reattach the spark plug wire and boot and your snowblower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the ignition switch on Cub Cadet snowblowers. The most common reason for replacing the ignition switch is if the snowblower will not start because the ignition switch does not have continuity.
All of the information in this ignition switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Craftsman, Yard Machines, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee
Tools used: needle-nose pliers, 3/8” socket, 1/2” socket, 3/4” socket, 10mm socket, pliers
All of the information in this ignition switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Craftsman, Yard Machines, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee
Tools used: needle-nose pliers, 3/8” socket, 1/2” socket, 3/4” socket, 10mm socket, pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the ignition switch on your snowblower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
To access all of the muffler cover mounting bolts, you will first need to move the chute gear box support bracket out of the way.
4
To do this, remove the retaining clip securing the chute control rod and pull the rod free.
5
Remove the retaining clip to release the support bracket pin.
6
Remove the wing nut from the center gear box mounting bolt.
7
Lift the gear box off of the support bracket and set the gear box and chute assembly aside.
8
Next, use a 3/8th inch socket to remove the bolts securing the belt cover.
9
Pull the cover off.
10
Now release the drive belt idler pulley tension spring.
11
Use a half-inch socket to remove the upper two mounting bolts securing the gear box support bracket.
12
Use a three-quarter inch socket to remove the lower bolt.
13
You can now remove the support bracket.
14
Use a 10mm socket or wrench to remove all of the mounting bolts securing the muffler cover.
15
Lift off the cover.
16
Remove the ignition key and detach the wires from the switch.
17
Use pliers to depress the retaining tabs and pull the old switch from the housing.
18
Install the new ignition switch by inserting it into the housing until it snaps into place.
19
Attach the wires to the terminals on the new switch.
20
Insert the ignition key.
21
Realign the muffler cover.
22
Thread and tighten the bolts to secure.
23
Now reposition the chute gear box support bracket and replace the bolts.
24
Reset the tension spring on the lower bolt.
25
Replace the belt cover.
26
Rethread the bolts and tighten.
27
Position the chute assembly on the chute adapter. as you align the gear box on the support bracket.
28
Confirm that the center mounting bolt is in place in the gear box housing then thread the wing nut on and tighten.
29
Reinsert the support bracket pin and secure it with the retaining clip.
30
Confirm that the holes in the gear box coupler are facing straight up with the chute facing forward and that the chute control lever is at the “one o’clock” position.
31
Now insert the rounded end of the chute control rod into the gear box coupler and the hex end into the control coupler.
32
Secure the rod with the retaining clip.
33
Confirm that the chute has a full range of movement reattach the spark plug wire and boot and your snowblower should be ready for use.
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