This component is supplied by the original equipment manufacturer for use with MTD and Yard Man snowblowers. The part provides an identical replacement for a missing or damaged clutch cable that was originally installed on a new unit. The cable helps to engage the auger. Please make sure to check the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct installation of this component. It is a high-quality rubber insulated part which is sold individually. Please note, the housing, the trigger, and the hardware are all sold separately. You may need pliers and a wrench set to perform this repair.
Cable-auger Drive 946-04230B
OEM part for: MTD, Yard Man
Part Number: 946-04230B
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This Cable-auger Drive will fit the following 1635 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:
- Snowblower Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 946-04230A, 746-04230, 746-04230B, 946-04230
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Auger cable snapped
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used
2. Removed spring from auger clutch.
3. Both pulleys had to be removed to snake the cable through.
4. After cable was through, then I attached the spring to the clutch.
5. Attach the cable to the handle.
6. Then finally reattach the pulleys. It is a lot easier to attach the pulleys last.
7. Then put the cover back on. Done. Boom.
Auger cable broke
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
2. Remove old cable.
3. Remove tension pulley.
4. Replace cable.
5. Replace tension pulley and bottom cover.
Broken spring on the auger cable.
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Removed the old cable
Connected the new cable
Replaced the housing
Started blowing snow again.
Auger clutch cable broke
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Clutch cable broke and drive belt needed replaced
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Auger clutch cable broke
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
2. Replace cover and pulleys
Broken cable at point of bend around horizontal pully.
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
Auger cable broke
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used
2. Removed the bolts from the the two pulleys.
3. Removed the old cable.
4. Fed the new cable into the two pulleys, and tightened down.
5. Put the spring end of the cable into the auger assembly, and the other end into the handle.
6. Put the two pulleys back and tightened.
7. Done.
Snaped my auger cluch cable
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
Auger cable rusted/ broken
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used
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