This is a genuine Poulan part for use with Lawn Mowers. The drive control cable engages the gear case to drive the lawn mower. The most common reason for replacing the drive control cable is if it is broken, causing the brake to not release even when the lever is pressed. This part is sold individually. The tool that you will need to replace the drive control cable is pliers.
Drive Control Cable 588479201
OEM part for: Poulan, Craftsman, Husqvarna
Part Number: 588479201
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This part will fit the following 56 machines
Craftsman
Poulan
Husqvarna
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower Parts
- Lawn Tractor Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 5324249-19, 424919, 532424919
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Needed a new blade, drive cable, front wheel drive gears, drive belt needed replaced as well. Replaced the two front wheels. Tuned it up. Runs like new.
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Drive cable broken.
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
Lawn mower drive cable broken.
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Nutdriver
Parts Used
Hook up new cable into the hole after removing the broken cable kit out
Reattach the new cable up to the handle and secure to the hole.
Thank you, that's easy.
The cable broke that propels the front wheels/very easy fix
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Parts Used
The bearing on front left wheel wore out. The wheel adjustment of both wheel on front were not holding a position. Replaced both wheel adjuster assemblies which solved both problems.
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
Remove both wheels using socket or open end wrench.
Remove keeper clip to remove drive gear from drive shaft on each side.
Remove wheel adjusters and replace with new ones.
Replace in reverse order.
Control cable broke, starter cable was sticking/ rusted
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Cable cutting tool
Drive control cable broke.
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set
Parts Used
Broken drive cable for self-propelled mower
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
Disconnected old cable by hand.
Pulled cable through top clamp, pried open with screwdriver. Removed cable.
Attached new cable easily at drive uni by handt, then through clamp and attached at top.
Replaced top cover of drive unit.
Drive cable broke
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Nutdriver
Parts Used
2. Removed old cable from handle to base.
3. Tipped mower back and had wife stand on handle while I removed cable from drive and hooked new cable on. 1 minute.
4. Installed remainder of cable. And reinstalled front cover.
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