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Part Number: 946-0957

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*This part replaces obsolete part #: 746-0957 (544k, 544b) and 746-0957.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Troy-Bilt, Ryobi, MTD, Yard Machines, Bolens, Yard Man, Craftsman, Husky

Product Number: 946-0957

Classification: Part

Weight: 0.10 lbs.

Shipping: Ships Worldwide

Specifications

37.25

Description:

This is an authentic replacement part sourced directly from the manufacturer. The mower cable is commonly found in Craftsman lawn mowers. This is a metal cable with a flexible plastic casing, and it is used to connect the handle controls with the mower engine. You may require a wrench when replacing this item. The mower cable is available as an individual replacement part.

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Compatibility

This part is compatible with the following machines:

Ryobi

11A-545D734 Push Walk-Behind Mower

MTD

Yard Machines

11A-020B000 (2009) Push Walk-Behind Mower

Troy-Bilt

11A-542Q711 (2008) Lawn Mower
11A-542Q766 (2008) Lawn Mower
12AV556O711 (2006) Lawn Mower
12AV565N011 (2007) Lawn Mower
12AV565Q711 (2007) Lawn Mower
12AV565Q766 (2007) Lawn Mower
12AV566F211 (2007) Lawn Mower

12AV566F266 (2007) Lawn Mower
12AV566N011 (2007) Lawn Mower
12AV566N066 (2007) Lawn Mower
12AV566N711 (2005) Lawn Mower
12AV569N766 (2005) Lawn Mower
12AV569Q711 (2006) Lawn Mower
12AV569Q766 (2006) Lawn Mower

Bolens

Yard Man

11A-549Q755 (2008) Lawn Mower

11A-519C401 (2000) Lawn Mower

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Products Compatibility

This item works with the following types of products:

• Lawn Mower

Questions & Answers

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What is the cable length of this part, not the conduit it runs through ?

Tom for model number 12av55dq713 asked on 2022-08-22

Hello Tom, Thank you for your inquiry. We have checked this part and the length of just the metal cable is 13 inches, with a conduit length of 37 inches for a total cable length of 50 inches. We hope this helps and if you need a part in the future and need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Need Part number of control cable so I can replace it.

John for model number 11A-020L700 asked on 2022-06-28

Hi John, Thank you for your question. The part number listed under your model number for the control cable is 946-0957. If you need help placing an order for it, customer service is open 7 days a week and anyone will be happy to assist you. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Bolens, 21" cut easy push mower. Serial# 1B282K11975. It's a 600 series. If that, can you help in finding the correct cable? I measured my cable, 46 1/2" conduit, cable 56 1/2"It has a number on the conduit, 523051, can't find the right cable.

Troy for model number 17A-B04E065 asked on 2022-06-16

Hello Troy, Thank you for contacting us. We have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is Part Number:946-04703A. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

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My cable is still intact, but the mounting piece that attaches the cable to the handle broke. Is the mounting hardware included with the cable?

Michael for model number 11AB13M729 asked on 2022-05-24

Hi Michael, Thank you for your question. Yes, that piece is included with with the cable. You may also need some cable ties to hold it in place. If you need help placing an order for the cable, customer service is open 7 days a week and anyone will be happy to assist you. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Repair Instructions: Submitted by Customers Like You

35 of 44 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Lawn Mower

Parts Used:

Control Cable - 946-0957

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Pliers

Broken cable.

Easy replacement, just do one end at a time and follow the old cable.

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19 of 21 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Lawn Mower

Parts Used:

Control Cable - 946-0957

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

The shut off cable broke

I ordered the part from replacements and installed it on the mower in about 5 minutes. The only tool I needed was some wire ties to hold the cable in place on the handle. Other than that it went well and was a very easy fix. basically I just looked how the old one was on, then placed the new one in its place

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18 of 20 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Lawn Mower

Parts Used:

Control Cable - 946-0957

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Pliers

Cable stretchered

I looked at took pictures on how the old cable was installed and hooked up. After that it was an easy fix.

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13 of 13 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Lawn Mower

Parts Used:

Control Cable - 946-0957

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Pliers

Lawn mower operating control cable was broken.

1. Removed the plastic cover of the cable attachment at the engine with a screwdriver.
2. Removed the cable end from the engine attachment with pliers.
3. Removed the other broken cable end from the lawnmower push handle.
4. Installed the new engine cable end to the engine bracket.
5. Replaced the cable attachment cover with a screwdriver.
6. Installed the other new cable end to the lawnmower handle.
7. Installed the new cable into the lawnmower push handle hole.
8. Started the lawnmower engine. Works great!

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8 of 10 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Lawn Mower

Parts Used:

Control Cable - 946-0957

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Socket set

Lawn mower throttle cable broke.

Disconnected the old cable and attached the new one.

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2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Lawn Mower

Parts Used:

Control Cable - 946-0957

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Pliers

Lawn mower cable broke

Removed the old one and replaced it with the new cable by hooking one end to the handle and hooking the other to slot where the motor is before snapping the lock into the eye

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1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Lawn Mower

Parts Used:

Control Cable - 946-0957

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Pliers

Control Cable Worn

I simply took note on how the old cable was connected at both ends. Then copied it with the new cable.

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1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Lawn Mower

Parts Used:

Control Cable - 946-0957

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Pliers

Blade control cable broke

Disconnect cable from engine and from handle. Replaced with new one mounted to lawn mower handle different but worked fine

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2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Lawn Mower

Parts Used:

Control Cable - 946-0957

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Pliers

Lawn mower power cable end snapped.

1. Cut cable ties attaching cable to handle.
2. Removed cable from the small bracket attached to the block.
3. Reinstalled new cable.
4. Put on new cable ties.
5. Cheers!

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2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Lawn Mower

Parts Used:

Blade Control - 747-05184D

Control Cable - 946-0957

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Pliers

Cable control broke, blade control broke

I took a picture of how both cables were connected
Removed the old control cable and blade control cable
Installed the news ones. Super easy

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easy repair

was same as broken part mower works like new

Guest - July 28, 2022 Verified Purchase

Helpful staff

Easy to get right part with their help

Guest - December 23, 2021 Verified Purchase

Right Part - Easy Repair

Safety shut off cable broke. Part arrived quickly and was easy to install.

Guest - September 16, 2020 Verified Purchase

Fit great

The cable was exactly what I needed. Great sevice

Guest - August 13, 2020 Verified Purchase

Easy repair great equipment

Part was great lawnmower works great again

Guest - July 14, 2020 Verified Purchase

Easy repair to make it work, not sure it was correct part.

If this was a replacement cable it was shorter than the original. I made it work by moving the connection from the left to the right side. Works good now.

Rhea - July 13, 2020 Verified Purchase

Very fast delivery and correct part

Great job the cable was exactly what I ordered. Perfect fit

Christopher - June 20, 2020 Verified Purchase

Perfect

It came in a few days despite the COVID issues. The part was perfect. I would recommend and I will use them again if needed.

Guest - June 16, 2020 Verified Purchase

Work as expected

Great service and affordable prices. This part fits right on my lawnmower.

Pablo - June 13, 2020 Verified Purchase

The part worked great.

Thanks for getting the part to me so quickly.

Guest - June 1, 2020 Verified Purchase

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Product Information

Manufacturer: Troy-Bilt, Ryobi, MTD, Yard Machines, Bolens, Yard Man, Craftsman, Husky

Product Number: 946-0957

Classification: Part

Weight: 0.10 lbs.

Shipping: Ships Worldwide