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This item is an authentic Toro replacement part that has been OEM sourced to be used with walk-behind lawnmowers. The plastic cable guide attaches to the handle assembly and is used to keep the control cable out of the way by securing it in the middle of the handle. This item is priced as a single part.
Cable Guide 114-7988
OEM part for: Toro, Lawn Boy
Part Number: 114-7988
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This Cable Guide will fit the following 857 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Toro
38381 (315000001-315999999)(2015) 38381, 1800 Power Curve Snowthrower, 2015 (Sn 315000001-315999999)
20339 (407820000-999999999) 20339, 22in Recycler Lawn Mower With Smartstow, (Sn 407820000-999999999)
20340 (400000000-401499999) 20340, 22in Recycler Lawn Mower With Smartstow, (Sn 400000000-401499999)
20355 (405600000-405999999) 20355, 22in Recycler Lawn Mower With Smartstow, (Sn 405600000-405999999)
20961 (400000000-402099999) 20961, 55cm Recycler Lawn Mower With Smartstow, (Sn 400000000-402099999)
21329 (404320000-406601999) 21329, 22in Recycler Lawn Mower With Smartstow, (Sn 404320000-406601999)
21465 (400000000-408999999) 21465, 22in Recycler Lawn Mower With Smartstow, (Sn 400000000-408999999)
21765 (400000000-999999999) 21765, 55cm Recycler Lawn Mower With Smartstow, (Sn 400000000-999999999)
21768 (400000000-999999999) 21768, 55cm Recycler Lawn Mower With Smartstow, (Sn 400000000-999999999)
21773 (400000000-999999999) 21773, 55cm Recycler Lawn Mower With Smartstow, (Sn 400000000-999999999)
21774 (400000000-999999999) 21774, 55cm Recycler Lawn Mower With Smartstow, (Sn 400000000-999999999)
Lawn Boy
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This part replaces obsolete part #: 106-6805
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prefect fit
lawn mower cables are now secured the mower handle like new
Ken -
November 29, 2022
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Works
It was the correct part needed and worked perfectly.
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July 9, 2020
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The parts that I received were easy to install with no hick ups ..... They get it right the first time!!!
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July 29, 2019
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Toro lawn mower repairs
Correct parts, great instructions and had it up and running in no time.
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July 15, 2019
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Easy Repair Mower like new
Fast shipping. Mower like new.
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June 26, 2019
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Correct part
Cable guide was simple to put on the mower. Didn't expect any problems. Delivery was prompt.
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June 10, 2019
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easy repair....very quick service and accurate information
Mower is back in tip top shape thanks to eReplacementParts!!
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May 20, 2019
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Blades slow to engage and bogged in heavy grass. Drive was also slipping.
David - August 7, 2023
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Removed belts cover (4 bolts).
Loosened, but did not fully remove, 2 v-belt retainer bars under deck.
Removed v-belt retainer on top of deck (2 bolts).
Removed and replaced blade and drive v-belts.
Retightened v-belt retainer bars under deck.
Replaced v-belt retainer on top of deck.
Removed and replaced tensioning springs.
Replaced belts cover.
Loosened, but did not fully remove, 2 v-belt retainer bars under deck.
Removed v-belt retainer on top of deck (2 bolts).
Removed and replaced blade and drive v-belts.
Retightened v-belt retainer bars under deck.
Replaced v-belt retainer on top of deck.
Removed and replaced tensioning springs.
Replaced belts cover.
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Lawn mower assist wore out
DAVID - October 4, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Removed mower assist & any v belt accessories.
2. Replaced belt & Mower assist.
3. Replaced mower blade
4. Adjusted the mower assist.
2. Replaced belt & Mower assist.
3. Replaced mower blade
4. Adjusted the mower assist.
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cable broke after stop-pivot was broken 1st time
Ertil - July 10, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Wrench Set
remove the broken stop-pivot, remove the brake cable from the engine, pull out all the old cable, instal the stop-pivot, connect in engine the new brake cable , connect with stop-pivot with the wrench to tight .
all good and easy
all good and easy
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Gas cap and cable guide broken
Stan - November 4, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, None
Parts Used
Replaced the parts
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Oil was leaking from the Oil Pan Gasket.
Phillip - March 10, 2019
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Nutdriver, Torque Wrench
1. I disconnected the spark plug wire
2. I drained the Fuel from the gas tank.
3. I drained the remaining oil from the crankcase
4. I disconnected the cable from the engine
5. I removed the blade and the blade clutch (I used a wheel puller)
6. I removed the engine to bring it to a workspace.
7. I cleaned the shaft so that the pan could be pulled off past it.
8. Using an 8mm socket wrench I removed the 7 bolts holding the pan in place.
9. I pulled the pan off the bottom of the crankshaft.
10. I removed the old seal cleaned all of the mateing surfaces and installed a new gasket using gasket compound.
11. I hand tightened the pan bolts in a cross cross pattern and then torqued them to spec.
12. I oiled the new shaft seal and drove it into place.
13. I reinstalled the engine in the reverse order of removal.
14. I adjusted the cable for the drive belt and installed the new cable guide and training shield.
15. I put oil in the crankcase, fuel in the tank and tried to start the engine.
16. I pulled the starter rope 15 to 20 time and then remembered to put the spark plug cable back on .
17. I mowed my yard and parked the mower over paper towels. There were no leaks evident the next day.
2. I drained the Fuel from the gas tank.
3. I drained the remaining oil from the crankcase
4. I disconnected the cable from the engine
5. I removed the blade and the blade clutch (I used a wheel puller)
6. I removed the engine to bring it to a workspace.
7. I cleaned the shaft so that the pan could be pulled off past it.
8. Using an 8mm socket wrench I removed the 7 bolts holding the pan in place.
9. I pulled the pan off the bottom of the crankshaft.
10. I removed the old seal cleaned all of the mateing surfaces and installed a new gasket using gasket compound.
11. I hand tightened the pan bolts in a cross cross pattern and then torqued them to spec.
12. I oiled the new shaft seal and drove it into place.
13. I reinstalled the engine in the reverse order of removal.
14. I adjusted the cable for the drive belt and installed the new cable guide and training shield.
15. I put oil in the crankcase, fuel in the tank and tried to start the engine.
16. I pulled the starter rope 15 to 20 time and then remembered to put the spark plug cable back on .
17. I mowed my yard and parked the mower over paper towels. There were no leaks evident the next day.
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Switch mount broke off handle
Greg - October 28, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Unfastened old switch mount and reinstalled New mount
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Traction cable broke
Albert - October 19, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Nutdriver
Removed plastic shroud...blade...bracket covering pulley..removed/and
replaced drive belt...removed lower end of traction cable...top end of
same..replaced cable anchor /guide. Adjusted cable..
Speedy service, good price, correct parts...good job you guys. Will surely
use your services again. Thanks.
replaced drive belt...removed lower end of traction cable...top end of
same..replaced cable anchor /guide. Adjusted cable..
Speedy service, good price, correct parts...good job you guys. Will surely
use your services again. Thanks.
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Traction Cable broke near the handle, and the Cable Guide also was broken
SUZANNE - August 12, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used
I followed the steps a previous user had posted on replacing the Traction Cable; replacing the Cable Guide required more research. Borrowing from the previous user, here are the steps I took for replacing the two parts:
1. Remove trim bag or mulching plug.
2. Remove two screws that hold plastic cover on rear of mower platform.
3. Loosen nut that holds the traction cable clamp near the mower handle.
4. (First, I took a picture so I would recall the direction of the spring hook in the lever mechanism of the drive belt.) Unhook the spring at the end of the cable from the lever mechanism of the drive belt.
5. The Traction Cable is locked-in-place by threading through a guide hole; I used needle-nose pliers to squeeze the tabs in, in order to slide the cable back out of that hole. This looks to be a standard feature to lock-in-place when a cable is threaded through a hole, but this was the first time I had worked on a cable; knowing how to disengage this lock in order to pull the cable back through the hole is very important.
6. I now paused in the Traction Cable removal process, in order to begin the Cable Guide replacement process. I disengaged the S-link at the engine end of the Brake Cable.
7. In order to pull the Brake Cable through the hole in the bracket, I used needle-nose pliers to squeeze the tabs in.
8. I slid the broken Cable Guide off of the two cables.
9. I snapped the post of the new Cable Guide into place on the Lower Tube.
10. I threaded the Brake Cable through the Cable Guide, then through the hole where the tabs will lock, and reattached the S-link.
11. Remove old traction cable.
12. The new Traction Cable needs the spring attached to the drive-belt lever, and the cable lock (with the tabs) needs to be pulled through that hole. (I don't remember which one I did first, or if it matters.)
13. Route new cable through the Cable Guide, by the same path the old one was routed.
14. Attach the cable to the traction lever near the mower handle.
15. Tighten the cable clamp near the mower handle.
Note: Test the engagement of the drive belt and adjust the cable position under the clamp so the the belt does not engage when relaxed and engages well when depressed.
16. Replace the plastic cover and screws.
17. Replace the mulch plug or trim bag.
1. Remove trim bag or mulching plug.
2. Remove two screws that hold plastic cover on rear of mower platform.
3. Loosen nut that holds the traction cable clamp near the mower handle.
4. (First, I took a picture so I would recall the direction of the spring hook in the lever mechanism of the drive belt.) Unhook the spring at the end of the cable from the lever mechanism of the drive belt.
5. The Traction Cable is locked-in-place by threading through a guide hole; I used needle-nose pliers to squeeze the tabs in, in order to slide the cable back out of that hole. This looks to be a standard feature to lock-in-place when a cable is threaded through a hole, but this was the first time I had worked on a cable; knowing how to disengage this lock in order to pull the cable back through the hole is very important.
6. I now paused in the Traction Cable removal process, in order to begin the Cable Guide replacement process. I disengaged the S-link at the engine end of the Brake Cable.
7. In order to pull the Brake Cable through the hole in the bracket, I used needle-nose pliers to squeeze the tabs in.
8. I slid the broken Cable Guide off of the two cables.
9. I snapped the post of the new Cable Guide into place on the Lower Tube.
10. I threaded the Brake Cable through the Cable Guide, then through the hole where the tabs will lock, and reattached the S-link.
11. Remove old traction cable.
12. The new Traction Cable needs the spring attached to the drive-belt lever, and the cable lock (with the tabs) needs to be pulled through that hole. (I don't remember which one I did first, or if it matters.)
13. Route new cable through the Cable Guide, by the same path the old one was routed.
14. Attach the cable to the traction lever near the mower handle.
15. Tighten the cable clamp near the mower handle.
Note: Test the engagement of the drive belt and adjust the cable position under the clamp so the the belt does not engage when relaxed and engages well when depressed.
16. Replace the plastic cover and screws.
17. Replace the mulch plug or trim bag.
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Purchased an old-but-still-in great-shape Toro recycler from a friend. It had been stored for a long period of time so it didn't want to start.it until it had some work done on it.
Bill - April 13, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set, Vise grip
1-Removed and cleaned carburetor. Replaced bowl nut washer and fuel line.
2-One of the cable guides was broken. Disconnected the drive cable and slipped on the new cable guide.
3-Torsion spring was broken so I replaced that by watching a Youtube of the repair. Good thing, this repair was not intuitive and the video showed the "trick" of how to get the bar out of the handle. Still required some strength and patience, even knowing how to do it.
4-Old air filter was filthy so replaced that. I had purchased one at Walmart that looked exactly the same but didn't fit. The one from eReplacements was a genuine Toro unit and worked great. Thanks.
Starts first time after priming and runs great.
2-One of the cable guides was broken. Disconnected the drive cable and slipped on the new cable guide.
3-Torsion spring was broken so I replaced that by watching a Youtube of the repair. Good thing, this repair was not intuitive and the video showed the "trick" of how to get the bar out of the handle. Still required some strength and patience, even knowing how to do it.
4-Old air filter was filthy so replaced that. I had purchased one at Walmart that looked exactly the same but didn't fit. The one from eReplacements was a genuine Toro unit and worked great. Thanks.
Starts first time after priming and runs great.
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Backed vehicle over lawn mower
Doyle - June 11, 2016
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Had to replace both rear wheels along with left plate and a cable guide. Repair went well. I will look behind next time. Expensive lesson.
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