Medium
15-30 minutes
This is a genuine manufacturer-sourced replacement part which is specially designed for use with Toro and Lawn Boy lawn mowers. The traction cable engages the drive wheels, please make sure to refer to the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct location and application of this component. Keep in mind this high-quality rubber insulated part is sold individually.
Cable-traction 112-8817
OEM part for: Toro, Lawn Boy
Part Number: 112-8817
$37.00
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This Cable-traction will fit the following 44 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Lawn Boy
- Toro
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower
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Received as advertised. Perfect fit. Shipped in 1 day
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April 24, 2023
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Mower part
The part arrived quickly and back working
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May 21, 2022
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Great!
Got it in good time and works like it should!
James -
November 10, 2021
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Mower repair
Arrived in reasonable amount of time - replaced and back to mowing!!! Thanks for the great service!
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October 21, 2021
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Easy repair
Order was shipped right away and also received email on how to install which was very helpful for me. Mower is working great again. Customer service was very helpful.
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August 11, 2021
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Helpful Part Info, Fast Reliable Service
I will remember your service when my next replacement part is needed. Keep up the good work.
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May 22, 2021
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My lawn mower is fixed
My third order after talking to a customer service person was correct. I ordered the wrong cable using the web site by myself. My returns were credited and I received the correct part promptly.
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December 23, 2020
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Great
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June 20, 2020
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Right Part
Easily able to order the right part, shipped fast and was simple to install.
Stephen -
August 26, 2019
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Not sure if wrong part was pulled. I was looking for a adjustment but didn't see one. The cable was too long not right part.
Wrong part I think the cable was too long, from back wheel to upper handlebar
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May 20, 2019
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Traction cable broke
Robert - October 27, 2016
👍 8 of 12 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Nutdriver, Long nose pliers, wire cutter
Parts Used
1. Cut cable off on top of mower deck
2. Drained gas out of tank
3. Turned mower on its side and unhooked cable
4. Pushed cable thru mower deck and attached new cable to bracket
5. Turned mower over and undid bracket holding cable and removed old one
6. Installed new one and attached it to control bar before reinstalling bolt to hold it to mower handle.
6. Put a small amount of gas and started the mower and checked out the self-propelled option.
2. Drained gas out of tank
3. Turned mower on its side and unhooked cable
4. Pushed cable thru mower deck and attached new cable to bracket
5. Turned mower over and undid bracket holding cable and removed old one
6. Installed new one and attached it to control bar before reinstalling bolt to hold it to mower handle.
6. Put a small amount of gas and started the mower and checked out the self-propelled option.
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Self propelled mower would not move
Henry - March 24, 2016
👍 4 of 7 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Remove spark plug wire drain fuel from mower. Remove baffle cover there were five 10mm bolts holding mine. On disconnect spring end of cable from drive belt assembly remove hold down bolt for cable at top of control handle. Unclip cable from mower deck with pliers, its plastic just squeeze it. Remove cable reinstall new one reversing removal instructions, adjust cable for proper motion speed by moving it up or down through the hold down bracket at top of control handle, and your done test mower for proper operation after you finish
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Lawn mower rear drive cable broke.
Thomas - October 5, 2022
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
1. Removed lawn mower rear drive cable.
2. Connected new cable to the rear drive motor and the starter handle.
2. Connected new cable to the rear drive motor and the starter handle.
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Nothing
david - May 30, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Parts Used
Put the cable on and it worked great
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broken traction cable
Denis - July 13, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Nutdriver
Parts Used
Removed and replaced traction cable, it was a bit of a pain but figured it out then adjusted the cable length. All is well thank you.
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Cables broke
Raymond - September 7, 2019
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Removed old cables and installed new.
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Traction cable snapped
Joan - August 5, 2018
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, None
Parts Used
Removed the broken cable and attached the new. Had trouble getting the broken one off but took about 10 minutes to replace it. Thank you E replacement parts. Saved me about $60.00.
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The traction cable snapped after 5 years of residential use
Daniel - September 4, 2016
👍 1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
1. Remove the right rear wheel, a deep socket required
2. Remove two screws from the plastic shroud nearest the traction cable connection, inside & under
mower deck.
3. Loosen the traction cable clamp located on the left side of the mower handle to make room for
the replacement cable.
4. Work loose the old traction cable from the mower deck, may require a screwdriver to "snap loose"
the plastic plug holding it in place.
5. Remove the old traction spring from the traction lever.
6. Thread the new traction cable through the mower deck, pull back the plastic shroud to make room
to connect the traction cable spring into the traction lever. (The most difficult task involved)
7. Replace all screws, wheel
8. Tighten the traction cable clamp located on the left side of the mower handle, check cable length.
9. Inspect, reinspect, rejoice.
10. Pay the next door neighbor kid to mow your lawn with your newly repaired Lawn Boy knowing you saved $100 in repair costs and two-three weeks in the repair shop.
2. Remove two screws from the plastic shroud nearest the traction cable connection, inside & under
mower deck.
3. Loosen the traction cable clamp located on the left side of the mower handle to make room for
the replacement cable.
4. Work loose the old traction cable from the mower deck, may require a screwdriver to "snap loose"
the plastic plug holding it in place.
5. Remove the old traction spring from the traction lever.
6. Thread the new traction cable through the mower deck, pull back the plastic shroud to make room
to connect the traction cable spring into the traction lever. (The most difficult task involved)
7. Replace all screws, wheel
8. Tighten the traction cable clamp located on the left side of the mower handle, check cable length.
9. Inspect, reinspect, rejoice.
10. Pay the next door neighbor kid to mow your lawn with your newly repaired Lawn Boy knowing you saved $100 in repair costs and two-three weeks in the repair shop.
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Broken cable.
BOB - June 4, 2017
👍 0 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
1. Removed the broken cable.
2. Attached the new cable.
2. Attached the new cable.
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Cable broke
Arthur - March 15, 2017
👍 0 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
1. Took old cable out
2. Put new cable in place
3 Difficult to get spring headed in correct direction
4. Put cable in holder clasp
2. Put new cable in place
3 Difficult to get spring headed in correct direction
4. Put cable in holder clasp
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