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15-30 minutes
This part is an OEM sourced directly from the manufacturer or use in lawn mowers made by Troy-Bilt and Yard Man. The drive cable attaches to the control rod. If this part becomes broken it will need to be replaced and may require a screwdriver, a set of pliers, and an adjustable wrench during the installation. Keep in mind that this high-quality part is made of metal and plastic and is sold individually.
Cable-drive Fwd 946-1250
OEM part for: Troy-Bilt, Yard Man, MTD
Part Number: 946-1250
$33.86
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This part will fit the following 15 machines
Troy-Bilt
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Yard Man
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MTD
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This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 746-1250
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Front drive engage cable broke on self-propelled lawnmower.
Alan - June 16, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Needle nose pliers
Parts Used
1. Removed two screws from top of front drive cover using 1/4 in. socket and ratchet.
2. Removed idle pulley and using needle nose pliers, wormed old cable from support.
3. Removed 3/8 hex head bolt from cable attach point on upper handle.
4. Removed old cable and installed new assembly in reverse order,
5. I used new tie wraps to secure cable along the mower handle to keep cable taunt.
6. Adjust thumb screw to tighten or loosen the tension on drive handle.
2. Removed idle pulley and using needle nose pliers, wormed old cable from support.
3. Removed 3/8 hex head bolt from cable attach point on upper handle.
4. Removed old cable and installed new assembly in reverse order,
5. I used new tie wraps to secure cable along the mower handle to keep cable taunt.
6. Adjust thumb screw to tighten or loosen the tension on drive handle.
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Drive cable
James - June 4, 2023
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Nutdriver, 1/4 impact to remove drive pull
Parts Used
Take bolt off handle that holds cable then removed cable end from drive handle. Once that was complete I removed 2 bolts on belt cover. Once cover removed I took drive pull off for easy access to cable. Disconnect cable and replaced with new then put everything back together. Belt cover can be a bit trick, not bad though. Whole project to about 10 minutes start to finish.
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Cable was broken
James - July 3, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
, Wireless 1/4 inch impact driver
Parts Used
Removed cover,removed driven pulley bracket, removed old cable and replaced with new cable. Perfect fit!
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Drive cable parted.
Kenneth - June 15, 2016
👍 1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Removed the bolt holding the cable adjust screw to the push bar.
Tipped mower on side and detached end of cable at drive mechanism.
Used pliers to compress plastic retainer in order to release cable.
Pulled cable through drive cover (with aid of flat screwdriver to pry up slightly on cover) and released the other end from drive bail handle.
Installed new cable in reverse of above.
Piece of cake.
Tipped mower on side and detached end of cable at drive mechanism.
Used pliers to compress plastic retainer in order to release cable.
Pulled cable through drive cover (with aid of flat screwdriver to pry up slightly on cover) and released the other end from drive bail handle.
Installed new cable in reverse of above.
Piece of cake.
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Lawnmower front wheel drive would not work. Drive cable not working
Edward - May 5, 2016
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
Looked to see how the old cable was connected at both ends and how it was routed. Then installed the new one in the same manner.
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