3314H ignition switch

[Architectdave 1]

Hi all, my 3314H ignition switch seems to have failed... hard to start and wont shut off when I turn the key off, is there a direct replacement for this part? Thanks

[maxwood 596]

Hello, Some times if you clean the contacts on the switch and plug connector that may help . A small brass brush may clean off any corrosion .

Thanks Ken in Mi

[BLT 718]

Your problem might not be a faulty switch. I would attemp to clean the connections first. That is a commomn problem.

[Architectdave 1]

It may have melted inside... i will check the contacts but is there a replacement?

[maxwood 596]

http://www.partstree.com/parts/simplicity/mowers-lawn-garden-tractor/3314h-990655-simplicity-sovereign-3314h-garden-tractor-14hp/electric-starter-generator-system/

Here is a link to partstree the switch is part AR

Thanks Ken in Mi

[PhanDad 3,616]

The Simplicity switch is pricey; either of these switches should work fine. The first one is listed for the Kohler CH series which has a magneto ignition but the pic only shows 4 terminals. The second switch pic shows five terminals, same as your OEM switch. That's assuming you didn't convert your Briggs to coil ignition.https://www.zoro.com/stens-starter-switch-430662/i/G3985283/?gclid=CMXB37HVjc8CFcYfhgodWJsL-w&gclsrc=aw.dshttps://www.zoro.com/stens-starter-switch-430538/i/G4341644/Make sure the replacement switch pins are in the same location as the existing switch; I would think they are but if you wire +12v to the mag coil, you'll fry it. So it's worth checking with a volt meter.For reference: See this post for wiring diagrams:http://www.simpletractors.com/club2/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=118831A Briggs ignition switch looks like this:

As you can see, it has 5 connections. The one with the jumper clip is the kill wire to the Briggs mag. Sometimes, the ground connection isn't wired, since the case of the switch is ground. I always run a separate ground wire from the switch terminal to the engine block as shown in the 7016 wiring diagram.

[Architectdave 1]

Thank you guys, winter is coming and i may need my plow although it hasn't rained much this year maybe that will hold out.

[Architectdave 1]

Hi all i bought a new switch. It's a three plug with a single adjacent to it The 3 plug is labeled DSB and the single is labeled C....can you guys ID these labels??

[PhanDad 3,616]

Can't help.

Since there haven't been any replies, I suggest you "map" the switch's contacts for each key position with a multi-meter and then wire the tractor accordingly.