Description
Overview:
This 4 Position Ignition Switch is a genuine Husqvarna spare for selected ride-on mowers, including the R322 TX and R322TAWD. It controls the mower's ignition circuit through four key-operated positions and is designed as a direct replacement for worn or faulty switches. Built with a durable black polymer housing and metal terminals, it is made to cope with vibration and outdoor use. The round, panel-mount form factor allows a secure fit in the dashboard aperture on compatible models. As an OEM component (part no. 578 26 17-01), it integrates cleanly with the factory wiring harness to restore reliable starting and shut-down. Suitable for both domestic gardens and professional grounds care where dependable equipment operation is essential.
Key Features:
- Genuine Husqvarna OEM part for assured fit and function (578 26 17-01)
- Four-position operation for standard rider mower control
- Tough plastic body with corrosion-resistant metal contacts
- Panel-mount round design with locking collar for a secure installation
- Direct replacement on listed models, avoiding modifications
- Smooth, positive key detents for consistent operation
- Built to handle vibration, moisture, and regular outdoor use
- Helps resolve no-start, intermittent crank, or cut-out issues related to a worn switch
- Suitable for 12 V ignition systems used on petrol Husqvarna Riders
- Supports reliable daily use by homeowners, groundskeepers, and contractors
Typical Applications:
Use this switch to replace a failed or unreliable ignition switch on Husqvarna ride-on mowers. Typical symptoms include difficulty starting, intermittent power to the ignition circuit, or the engine cutting out when turning the key. Ideal for routine maintenance or repairs in domestic gardens, estates, commercial landscaping, and grounds maintenance.
Also known as:
Key switch, ignition key switch, starter switch, mower start switch, engine ignition switch, ignition barrel, key-operated starter, ride-on mower key, engine start switch, mower ignition barrel.
Fits Models:
R216, R216 Rider, R216 T AWD, R216 T AWD Rider, R216TAWD, R316 T AWD Rider, R316 T Rider, R316 TX, R316 TX AWD, R316 TX AWD Rider, R316 TX Rider, R316 TXs AWD, R316 TXs AWD Rider, R316 Ts AWD, R316 Ts AWD Rider, R316 TsX AWD, R316 TsX AWD Rider, R316T, R316TX, R316TXAWD, R316TXsAWD, R316TsAWD, R316TsXAWD, R318, R318 Rider, R318 X, R318 X Rider, R318X, R320 X AWD, R320 X AWD Rider, R320X, R320XAWD, R322 TX, R322T AWD, R322T AWD Rider, R322TAWD, R322TX, RC 318T, RC 318T Rider, RC 320Ts AWD, RC 320Ts AWD Rider, RC318T, RC320TsAWD
Alternate Part Numbers:
578 26 17-01, 578261701
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 578 26 17 01 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Husqvarna |
| OEM No. | 578261701 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Lawn Tractors |
| Fits Brands | Husqvarna |
| Key Features | - Genuine Husqvarna OEM part for assured fit and function - Four-position operation for standard rider mower control - Tough plastic body with corrosion-resistant metal contacts - Direct replacement on listed models, avoiding modifications - Suitable for 12 V ignition systems on petrol Husqvarna Riders |
| Fits Models | R216 Rider | R216 T AWD Rider | R316 T Rider | R316 T AWD Rider | R316 Ts AWD Rider | R316 TsX AWD Rider | R316 TX Rider | R316 TX AWD Rider | R316 TXs AWD Rider | R318 Rider | R318 X Rider | R320 X AWD Rider | R322T AWD Rider | RC 318T Rider | RC 320Ts AWD Rider |
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