This is an authentic OEM part for use with Craftsman Lawn Mowers. The bail control bar lets you start the engine when you pull the bail control bar against the handle and stops the engine when you release it. This part is sold individually. The most common reason for replacing the bail arm is if it is damaged. There are no tools needed to replace the bail arm.
Bail 747-1161A-0637
OEM part for: MTD, Ryobi, Yard Machines, Troy-Bilt, Bolens, Yard Man, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Husky
Part Number: 747-1161A-0637
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 2664 machines
Ryobi
MTD
Yard Machines
Troy-Bilt
Bolens
Yard Man
Craftsman
Cub Cadet
Husky
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower Parts
- Snowblower Parts
- Edger Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 747-1161, 747-1161A
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Control handle was broken
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Parts Used
Install the new control handle and the control cable
The control bar had snapped in half due to age.
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, no tools were needed
Parts Used
Broken handle and bad cable
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Parts Used
2. Popped cable in as needed
Very easy to do, no tools required!
Control cable snapped from rust. I tried to use a quick fix but then the control handle also broke from being rusted.
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, None
Parts Used
2. Pop off red shield from old control handle and attach to new control handle
3. Put new handle on mower (no tools required)
4. For cable, simply place pin at the engine first then wrap cable around using same placement and attach pin onto control handle (no tools)
5 Midway on cable snap pin to handle to secure cable (removed previously screwed in housing from handle)
Blade brake release cable broke
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
Needed a new control handle
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Parts Used
Blade control was broken and cable totally stretched. Replaced parts they were an exact fit
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Parts Used
Control handle bent
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Parts Used
The auto shut off control cable froze over the winter, when trying to loosing it the pull control handle broke.
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, none needed
Parts Used
Lawn mower control handle broke
Tool Type
Edger
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, Rubber mallet
Parts Used
2. Insert control handle into existing hole mounts.
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