I have an old 8237 that I am trying to keep running, and fixing up a little as I go along. The original on/off switch has been broken for years. I finally bought a replacement, part number 682514. I installed it today and it works, but on and off are reversed, i.e., on is off and off is on. I reversed the wire connections thinking it would be an easy fix, but it has the same problem. Any suggestions?
#2
EngineMan
I take it there is a sign on the mower somewhere showing on/off because I don't see one on the switch itself, can you remove the knob and put it back on the way it will show you on when its on...!
#3
charm
"ON" and "OFF" are embedded/imprinted into the plastic motor cover, so it cannot be changed. Turning the knob 90 degrees counter-clockwise points the knob to ON (but it's really off), and turning it 90 degrees clockwise points it to OFF (but it's really on). If I even could move the knob, it could possibly then point toward nothing for on, and then turn it clockwise to OFF correctly. Surely there's a way to make it work correctly though. It's the correct replacement part number.
#4
charm
Here it's pointing to ON because it's really off.
Here's the part:
It only installs one way. The knob orientation is not going to make any difference. It's as if the switch internals are upside down.
#5
EngineMan
"It's as if the switch internals are upside down."
so who is making them....!
#6
charm
OMC, Outboard Marine Corporation
#7
Russ2251
Some Lawn-Boy coils have to be shorted to run, while others are open to run. This may be the real issue.
Are you absolutely sure you have the correct switch?
#8
charm
Thanks for that. Mine has to be open to run and shorted to kill.
The original part, 681656, was superceded by 104-4446. The latter is apparently the replacement part for 682514 as well. So maybe this is just the way the replacement is supposed to be; or maybe I looked something up wrong. I can live with it. It's better than it's been for years. Would just be nice to have it work properly, if able.
