WTB Homelite 340 kill switch

[Tomc460]

Can anybody steer me in the right direction on where to get my hands on a kill switch? Starts & runs fine but kill switch won't shut it down. I don't like the thought of having to pull the choke to shut it down. Here's a pic of switch & tag for model & serial number. Thanks for your help!

 

[Guido Salvage]

That saw was built by Solo, you may have better luck through them. I think the corresponding Solo model number was 647.

 

[Cj genever]

I use ereplacementparts. Often their prices are high do I'll get the part# from their site and check eBay. I got a# 96831. Found them on eBay, but it's just a toggle switch. I'd replace the toggle at the hardware store and save$10

 

[Tomc460]

That's what my 1st thought was. Bought a toggle & took switch out but the way it sits in there the new toggle wouldn't fit without either grinding where the switch slides in either bigger, OR drill a hole in the cover somewhere & just secure it with the nut. I don't want to "rig" it in any way. I don't plan on really using the saw but I want it fixed the proper way

I use ereplacementparts. Often their prices are high do I'll get the part# from their site and check eBay. I got a# 96831. Found them on eBay, but it's just a toggle switch. I'd replace the toggle at the hardware store and save$10

 

[Cj genever]

Understood. It is sometimes hard to find just the right part when it should be simple. Looks like you can easily get it off eBay though, so there's your silver lining!

 

[Finn1]

Am I right in assuming that the switch meerly grounds the ignition on the 340 when switched to "off"?

I've got a 340 parts saw and the smaller displacement 290, both with no spark (again). If the switch grounds to stop, I can eliminate that as being the problem.

 

[HarleyT]

Just unplug the "kill" wire where it plugs onto the coil to eliminate the switch and the wire........

 

[Finn1]

Just unplug the "kill" wire where it plugs onto the coil to eliminate the switch and the wire........

Still no spark.

Thanks