Part Location Diagram of 946-05124A MTD Cable-engage W/sea
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Cable-engage W/sea 946-05124A

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MTD
ERP Number:
ERP11813377
Part Number:
946-05124A
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This is an authentic OEM part. The MTD deck engage cable is composed of metal and plastic parts, and has been designed for use in several tractor machines. This part is fastened onto the frame assembly. The deck engage cable works to move belt idler pulley and engage the cutting blades. Please refer to manual for specific repair instructions. A wrench and a screwdriver is helpful in making the replacement. This part is sold individually.

Troubleshooting

This part fixes the following symptoms:
  • Deck blades will not turn
This part works with the following brands:
  • Craftsman
  • MTD
  • Yard Machines
  • Troy-Bilt
  • Murray
  • Husky
This part works with the following products:
  • Lawn Tractor
  • Lawn Mower
Part# 946-05124A replaces these:
746-05124, 746-05124A, 946-05124, 946-05124A, 946-05124A-CM,

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Is a deck engagement cable the same for all Troybilt 42" deck mowers. This mower is 2 or 3 years old
Bobby For model number 13AL78BSO23 - July 1, 2022

Hello Bobby, 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: 946-05124A. 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!

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I have a Troy built mower model number 13CX79K1011 and need the part number for the blade engagement cable.
David For model number 13CX79K1011 - March 18, 2023

Hi David, Thank you for your question. The part number listed under your model number for the deck engagement cable is 946-05124A. The deck engagement cable works to move the belt idler pulley and engage the cutting blades. If you would like to place an order for it, please call our customer service line and anyone will be happy to assist you. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Is this a regular cable?
Elsie For model number 247203726 - August 31, 2022

Hello Elsie, Thank you for the question. No this is a Bearing for the PTO. The Blade Cable is Part Number: 946-05124A. We hope this solves your problem!

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Hi I was wondering what deck engagement cable would fit my 42 inch deck MTD lawn mower, yard machine.
Gwinette For model number 13AB775S000 - December 9, 2023

Hi Gwinette, Thank you for your question. The part number for the deck engagement cable is 946-05124A. We hope this helps!

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I need a blade engagement cable for this mower
Kimberly For model number 13A879KS066 - April 1, 2023

Hello Kimberly, thank you for your inquiry. The model 13A879KS066 shows the Deck engagement Cable to be part 946-05124A. We are pleased to have been able to help.

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Deck engage cable broke. Local parts store would take 7-10 days to get the part!!

John from N Chesterfield, Virginia

29 of 29 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench set
Parts Used:
946-05124A
Drove the rear wheels onto ramps, removed battery and battery supports. Removed clips holding the cable in place on the deck and frame. Removed 1 short bolt from engagement lever. Routed the new cable in place. Replaced clips and bolt. Replaced battery supports and battery. Fired it up and mowed the grass.
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Deck cable broke

Danny from BUTLER, Tennessee

13 of 13 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
946-05124A
Looked to see how the old cable was installed, then took old one off and put the new one on
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Frayed deck engage cable

kenneth from East Wenatchee, Washington

12 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used:
946-05124A
First you should raise rear tires 5 or 6 inches off ground. Be sure to chock front tires. Remove battery and battery brackets so you can access the engagement arm cable bolt. Also some side cutters to cut off plastic bracket located on frame. You will need a socket to get to cable bolt. Not hard just a lot of uncomfortable positions to ac cess cable.
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the cable to engage blades broke

Robert from Abita Springs, Louisiana

5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Parts Used:
946-05124A
Removed battery
removed battery brackets
lower mower deck to lowest setting
removed cotter pin holding clip for cable on to mower deck.
removed clip holding cable to the side of the rear compartment
unscrewed bolt holding cable to the handle to engage mower blades.

Put a bungie cord around th e pullie to hold while i put the spring end of cable back on it, Also to give me the room I needed to reattach the cable to the handle..
slide cable into bracket on mower deck and slid cotter pin into place to hold it.
ran the cable to rear of mower and then up to the rear connection point.
pushed it into bracket to hold it in place..
put the bolt into the eyelet of cable to attach back to the handle to engage blades.

this was a the part that took the longest due to have to work only through the battery compartment open, Working blind and in very small space was not easy.. Wish the rear part of mower would come off would have made it much easier to work on.
finally i was able to get the bolt into he hole, then used nut driver to tighten,
put brackets back in and set the battery on them.. reconnected the battery and started the engine to see if it worked.. it did, and ran fine the other day when I cut my lawn.
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Cable is to long canGÇÖt use wait for return label

Joan from Marysville, Washington

4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
Parts Used:
954-04060C, 946-05124A
IGÇÖm waiting for return label. I GÇÿm unable to print one. The part you sent me is to long. I tried to call but no one will answer. You sent me 2 parts and they were both wrong,so I went somewhere else. Please send me a return label so I can return.
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blade engagement cable broke

PERRY from ROME, Georgia

4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
Parts Used:
946-05124A
had to order new cable, troy-bilt pony 2014 uses a different cable then all other years, only year they changed cable. This cable included a new handle that has to be installed.
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Deck engagement cable broke.1.

Dennis from Claremore, Oklahoma

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Parts Used:
946-05124A
1. Removed battery to access upper cable mount.
2. Noted cable routing.
3. Elevated rear of mower to access lower cable mount.
4. Removed broken cable at lower mount.
5. Installed new cable at lower mount.
6. Routed new cable to upper mount.
7. Removed old cable at upper mount, and installed new cabl e at upper mount.
8. Tested cable action. Lowered mower back to ground.
9. Installed battery.
10. Enjoyed a large iced tea!
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blade engagement cable broke.

Keith from Lusby, Maryland

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Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
946-05124A
removed battery, support plates for battery. disconnected old cable and threaded the new one. reinstalled plates and battery. connected spring on cable to deck. tested operation.
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Mower deck engagement cable broke

Earl from Muleshoe, Texas

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
946-05124A
Threw out the POS cable you sold me and useed a strap to make it work.
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brand new deck engage cable broke before i even got lawn completely mowed

donald from SHREVEPORT, Louisiana

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
946-05124A
had the same Mechanic replace the faulty brand-new deck engage cable as before. new cable worked fine so far. was able to mow complete lawn.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP11813377
Manufacturer Part Number: 946-05124A
Brand Model Number Description
MTD 131278XS099 Lawn Tractor - Front-Engine Lawn Tractor
MTD 13A277KS897 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 13A277KS897 Parts
Craftsman 13A277XS099 Lawn Mower - Craftsman Lawn Mower Model 13A277XS099 Parts
Craftsman 13A277XS299 Lawn Mower - Craftsman Lawn Mower Model 13A277XS299 Parts
Craftsman 13A278XS099 Lawn Mower - Craftsman Lawn Mower Model 13A278XS099 Parts
Craftsman 13A278XS299 Lawn Mower - Craftsman Lawn Mower Model 13A278XS299 Parts
MTD 13A878KT897 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 13A878KT897 Parts
MTD 13A878XS099 Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor
MTD 13A878XT099 Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor
MTD 13A878XT299 Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor
MTD 13A879KS897 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 13A879KS897 Parts
MTD 13AB77XS091 Lawn Tractor - Front-Engine Lawn Tractor
MTD 13AC77XY093 Lawn Tractor - T100 Lawn Tractor
Craftsman 13AD78XS099 Lawn Mower - Craftsman Lawn Mower Model 13AD78XS099 Parts
MTD 13AL77XT099 Lawn Tractor - Front-Engine Lawn Tractor
MTD 13AL78XS093 Lawn Tractor - Front-Engine Lawn Tractor
MTD 13AL78XT091 Lawn Tractor - Front-Engine Lawn Tractor
MTD 13AL78XT093 Lawn Tractor - T140 Lawn Tractor
Craftsman 13AL78XT099 Lawn Mower - Craftsman Lawn Mower Model 13AL78XT099 Parts
Craftsman 13AL78XT299 Lawn Mower - Craftsman Lawn Mower Model 13AL78XT299 Parts
MTD 13AL795S004 Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor
MTD 13AL79XT093 Lawn Tractor - Front-Engine Lawn Tractor
MTD 13AL79XT099 Lawn Tractor - Front-Engine Lawn Tractor
MTD 13AM775S200 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 13AM775S200 Parts
Yard Machines 13AN775S345 Lawn Tractor - Yard Machines 42 Inch Lawn Tractor, 17.5hp
Husky 13AN77SS031 Lawn Tractor - 42 Inch Lawn Tractor (2018)
Husky 13AN77SS231 Lawn Tractor - 42 Inch Lawn Tractor (2019)
MTD 13AN77XS093 Lawn Tractor - Front-Engine Lawn Tractor
Craftsman 13AP78XS099 Lawn Mower - Craftsman Lawn Mower Model 13AP78XS099 Parts
Craftsman 13AP79XT099 Lawn Mower - Craftsman Lawn Mower Model 13AP79XT099 Parts