Medium
1-2 hours
This drive control cable is a genuine OEM sourced replacement part, not an aftermarket imitation. It is specially designed for Troy-Bilt walk-behind lawn mowers. This is the cable that lets user to select the speed of the mower. Please note, this rubber insulated cable is sold individually.
You may need pliers to complete this repair.
• First note where the old cable is attached
• Then remove one cable
• Install the new cable end
• Now you can run the new cable up to the control handle
• Connect the other cable end
Cable-control Driv 946-04440
OEM part for: Troy-Bilt, MTD
Part Number: 946-04440
$19.68
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Product Description ?
- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.12 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 14 machines
Troy-Bilt
12AI865Q711 (2008) Lawn Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12AI867Q011 (2008) Lawn Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12AI869F011 (2009) Lawn Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12AI869G211 (2009) Lawn Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12AI839F011 (2009) Lawn Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12AI839G211 (2009) Lawn Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12AI832Q711 (2010) Self-Propelled Walk-Behind Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12AI832Q766 (2010) Self-Propelled Walk-Behind Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12AI869F011 (2010) Self-Propelled Walk-Behind Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12AI869F066 (2010) Self-Propelled Walk-Behind Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12AI869G211 (2010) Self-Propelled Walk-Behind Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12A-1839F011 Walk-Behind Lawn Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
MTD
12AJ836L597 (2009) Lawn Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12AI832Q724 (2009) Lawn Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
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This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 746-04440
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The part was exactly as described, fit perfectly, and I appreciate the repair instructions on the site as well!
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August 6, 2021
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Helped in a oinch
Fast response
Noah -
May 8, 2021
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Drive cable was the right part.
The part came in timely matter.
Guest -
April 29, 2020
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Item exactly as described, fit perfectly.
Prompt shipping and quick arrival.
Russell -
July 29, 2019
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Good Quality Product
I actually ordered the wrong cable. But, I'm sure that I will need this cable eventually. It is a good quality, OEM type replacement cable.
Johnny -
May 28, 2019
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Got the wrong part cord was too short didn't work can't afford to buy another one lawnmower was a tb200 yourr site said this was the right part and it wasn't
Got wrong part
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September 3, 2021
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Wrong parts I received
Still lawnmower is not working
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May 21, 2019
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Does this fit my product?Questions & Answers for Cable-control Driv
The drive control cable for this mower, is 946-04438 the proper cable?
Art
for model number 12AI865Q711
asked on 2022-10-06
Hello Art, 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: 946-04440. Thank you for your inquiry, good luck with this repair!
eReplacementParts Team October 06, 2022
What is the part number for the drive cable cable for this model. Thanks Tom
Thomas
for model number 12A-566N063
asked on 2022-06-20
Hello Thomas, 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: 946-04026. 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!
eReplacementParts Team June 20, 2022
What is the name of the cable that engages the wheels and makes the mower self propel? This cable snapped and not sure which replacement cable need to order. Thank You
Nick
for model number 12AI869F011
asked on 2022-05-03
Hello Nick, 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: 946-04440 for the Drive Control Cable. 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!
eReplacementParts Team May 03, 2022
Customer Repair Instructions ?
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Drive cable broke
Steven - August 29, 2017
👍 12 of 12 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Hard
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
I was fortunate to find a shop handbook on line for this model, a self propelled 2008 Troybilt Series 860. Step by step instructions with photos were very helpful. You have to remove, the blade, 2 plastic baffles and drive belt to access the cable attachment point on the transmission. In order to reach the bolts on the rear baffle you have to unbolt the right handle and remove the right rear wheel and drive gears. It was not possible to release the plastic barbed fitting at the transmission end of the old cable, so I had to break it with vise grips. The small drive gear has a spring and washer behind it held in place by a removable pin. The small drive gear itself is held in place by a torx screw which requires blue thread locker on reassembly. I am a decent basic mechanic but this was not an easy repair and took a lot longer than I expected. eReplacement customer support did a great job helping me identify and order the correct part.
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Cable broke and mower would not self propel
David - March 14, 2018
👍 5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Hard
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Back wheels came off, blade came off, took screws that held plastic under carriage on off. Then reach in behind left axle and took old spring and cable off, install new cable and spring, reassembled. While I was working on it I cleaned all the grass that was in these areas . Next time drain oil and gas out too. This is not that easy of a job but doable . Hope this cable last another ten years.
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Lawnmower bail/presence cable was missing.
Johnny - May 30, 2019
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Nutdriver
Parts Used
Removed plastic handle cover.
Installed cable.
Installed plastic handle cover.
Very simple repair.
Installed cable.
Installed plastic handle cover.
Very simple repair.
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drive control cable z shaped end wore off
Robert - June 17, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
first thing get the right parts. the part i got from here needed another part end up rigging it up with a few things then sold the lawn mower and bought a new one
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Lawn mower cable broke.
Mick - November 22, 2017
👍 1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Removed the old cable and installed the new cable.
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