Starter Switch Asm 46-5780
OEM part for: Toro
Part Number: 46-5780
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This Starter Switch Asm will fit the following 579 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower Parts
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All our customer repair instructions are solicited directly from other customers just like you who have purchased and replaced this exact part.
Switch charger broken
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
The starter switch broke on the side of the handle of the mower
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Electric starter would not work
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Parts Used
Replaced starter switch
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Parts Used
Thanks
Electric starter key switch fell apart
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Key-operated witch controlling safety switch for abling/disabling blade rotation when tractor is shifted into reverse just wore out after 18 years of use.ed inot revers
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Rusted out
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Parts Used
Switch assembly was broken
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Installed new switch.
Re-attached housing.
CAUTION - Very easy to 'strip' bolt in housing if you overtighten.
Key assembly was damaged
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Adjustable Wrench
Starter swich damaged. Contacts broken
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Parts Used
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