Medium
30-60 minutes
This drive control cable is a high quality replacement part that is sourced from original equipment manufacturer for use on high wheeled trimmers. The control cable stops the blade when the control handle is released, if the cable is broken it will cause the brake to not release even when the lever is pressed. Please note one durable rubber insulated cable is included per order.
Drive Control Cable 532181699
OEM part for: Husqvarna, Poulan, Weed Eater, Craftsman
Part Number: 532181699
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This part will fit the following 51 machines
Poulan
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Weed Eater
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Craftsman
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Husqvarna
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PPWT60022 (96172000600) (2009-11) Handheld Trimmer View Diagrams & Manuals
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HU625WTX (96173000201) (2011-09) Trimmer View Diagrams & Manuals
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This item works with the following types of products:
- Trimmer Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 181699
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July 13, 2021
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Drive control cable
The part was perfect and easy to install.
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January 18, 2021
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So Simple
Fit like a glove! Works beautifully
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December 3, 2020
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Great part
Fit as it should! Only problem I ran into was disassembling. Overcame, I'm a winner! !!
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The part fit and works as it should. Not expecting that to happen on the first order. Normally it's the wrong part, too long, short, big or small.
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May 18, 2020
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drive cable
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What is the length of the proper control cable ? Mine appears to be too long
Johnny
for model number 917 773751
asked on 2023-01-06
Hi Johnny,
Thank you for your question. The length of the cable is 57.5 inches and the conduit length is 39.5 inches. 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!
eReplacementParts Team January 06, 2023
Please need to identify and buy a compatible drive cable for the crafsman walk behind trimmer mentioned above.
Ramn
for model number 917776740
asked on 2022-03-23
Hello Ramn, Thank you for your inquiry. We have researched the model number you have provided and show the drive control cable as part# 584954101. We hope this helps and 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 March 23, 2022
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cable froze up
Carl - June 22, 2023
Tool Type
Hedge Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
removed lower cover to access engagement pulleys and replaced cable
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belt wore out,cable broke
John - June 5, 2023
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
replaced belt
replaced cable
replaced cable
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Drive control cable broke
Danny - April 16, 2023
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
I just removed the broken cable and replaced it with the new one. It took a little while to hook the new spring on the control
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Trimmer control was broken
Dennis - October 22, 2022
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used
Removed cover to get access to under side
Removed old control linkage
Installed new control
Replaced cover
Removed old control linkage
Installed new control
Replaced cover
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drive control was sized and belt was worn
elmer - July 4, 2021
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
removed lower panel to access.
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Replaced a couple of spring/cable assemblies.
Kenneth - May 23, 2021
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Pretty straight forward. The smaller spring was a little difficult because of the size of my hands.
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Tiller Hard to start, trimer had drive cable broke & carrier plate broken
Howard - July 3, 2020
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Bearing press
1. Removed fuel tank and carb from tiller and cleaned out tank.
2. Installed tank and crab. Filled gas tank and ops checked carb (tiller was hard to start and had to pour a little gas down the carb). After initial start up, I let it run for 15 mins. After shutdown, I attempted an other start after 2 hours and the tiller started on the first pull.
1. Removed carrier plate assembly and discovered a bearing had come apart. Purchased a new bearing at the auto parts store and installed. This operation required the use of a press to remove the gear.
2. Installed carrier plate
3. Removed and replaced drive cable and completed a successful operation check
2. Installed tank and crab. Filled gas tank and ops checked carb (tiller was hard to start and had to pour a little gas down the carb). After initial start up, I let it run for 15 mins. After shutdown, I attempted an other start after 2 hours and the tiller started on the first pull.
1. Removed carrier plate assembly and discovered a bearing had come apart. Purchased a new bearing at the auto parts store and installed. This operation required the use of a press to remove the gear.
2. Installed carrier plate
3. Removed and replaced drive cable and completed a successful operation check
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Cable that actuates the trim head seized over the winter.
Gene - May 27, 2020
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Cordless Drill with Phillips Bit
Parts Used
Removed the top cover and trimmer head to access the cable where it attaches to the idler pulley. Pulled the old cable out of the case and removed it from the handle. Replaced the cable with the new one. Reinstalled the trimmer head.
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Drive control and return spring broke. The drive control cable got tangled up in the V-belt and motor. The trimmer was not able to spin.
Timothy - May 24, 2019
👍 1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
1. Disconnect the old drive control cable from the trimmer head control bar.
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the plastic clip holding the drive control cable on the upper handle.
3. Use pliers to pinch plastic clip on drive control cable connected to the chassis.
4. Remove control cable from unit.
5. Follow 1-4 in reverse to install new drive control cable.
6. Tilt the trimmer at a 45 degree angle so I could access below the chassis where the return spring and drive control connects to the idler assembly.
7. Connect the drive control spring to the idler assembly.
8. Remove damaged return spring (idler spring) from the idler assembly.
9. Install new idler spring to the idler assembly.
10. I had a missing chassis cover screw that I added as well.
11. I referred to online instruction manuals for reference.
12. Current V-belt was still good, ordered new one as backup.
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the plastic clip holding the drive control cable on the upper handle.
3. Use pliers to pinch plastic clip on drive control cable connected to the chassis.
4. Remove control cable from unit.
5. Follow 1-4 in reverse to install new drive control cable.
6. Tilt the trimmer at a 45 degree angle so I could access below the chassis where the return spring and drive control connects to the idler assembly.
7. Connect the drive control spring to the idler assembly.
8. Remove damaged return spring (idler spring) from the idler assembly.
9. Install new idler spring to the idler assembly.
10. I had a missing chassis cover screw that I added as well.
11. I referred to online instruction manuals for reference.
12. Current V-belt was still good, ordered new one as backup.
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Spring was stretched on control cable
Ronald - August 19, 2016
👍 2 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
1. Removed bottom shield.
2. Removed belt idler assembly and drive belt.
3. Removed bad control cable.
4. Installed new control cable, tied to handle.
5. Reinstalled belt idler assembly and belt.
6. Reinstalled bottom shield.
2. Removed belt idler assembly and drive belt.
3. Removed bad control cable.
4. Installed new control cable, tied to handle.
5. Reinstalled belt idler assembly and belt.
6. Reinstalled bottom shield.
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