Lawn mower key

ldj

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My key to ignition switch is getting harder and harder to switch on. Can I drill the switch where key goes in and make it where I can switch it on with anything?
 
(quoted from post at 18:24:31 07/19/20) Won t it be easier to replace the ignition switch?

No, I have to drive 50 miles to get one or order and wait several days. If drilling will work it's a 5 minute job.
 
Prior to drilling, blow the switch out with compressed air and hit it with a little WD40 or silicone. Spray a little lub on the
key and work it in the switch. With luck, might free it up.
 
If it is just a simple on off single pole switch, just replace it with a toggle. We do not even know what mower it is. Jim
 
[A="ldj"](reply to post at 00:21:51 07/20/20) [/quote]

The back of the key barrel might have a circlip holding it into the switch body . If that's removed the barrel with pins should almost drop out . After that anything that fits should work . I hope you're lucky with it , I know what the tyranny of distance is like to live with .
 
(quoted from post at 21:01:03 07/19/20) Just really easier to replace, they are cheap.

usually local hardware and big box stores carry generics if they are close... but the toggle switch sounds quick and easy.

j
 
If you have kids or grandkids that will eventually to play on the mower, I would stay away from a toggle switch and stay with a key switch. They may not always get it started with a toggle switch, but the battery will likely be drained every time they leave the switch on.
 
Granite is what is often used to lube locks. You can get it in small squeeze tubes that lets you squirt it into a lock. It's a dry lube.

Dusty
 
(quoted from post at 20:02:30 07/20/20)
Granite or Graphite Dusty ?

Granite might be a little gritty :)

Graphite. Sorry about my poor spelling.
I bought a pair of padlocks that are keyed alike and the keys can only be removed when locked, for a generator transfer switch.
The keys worked rather hard so I used Graphite on them, which greatly helped.

Thanks Charles,
Dusty
 
:D

It is good stuff Dusty , used to be the solution for ignition switches in cars as well but modern cars can't really take it . Graphite conducts electricity and so too much can cause a short in switches that have interlocks and other black box stuff connected . Non conductive silicon spray is usually OK to use .
By the way spelling isn't my strong point either , just thought it was funny putting rocks into a lock :lol:
 

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