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9170571-1-M-MTD-946-0897-Snow Blower Auger Clutch Cable
Part Location Diagram of 946-0897 MTD Snow Blower Auger Clutch Cable
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Snow Blower Auger Clutch Cable 946-0897

Manufactured by:
MTD
ERP Number:
ERP9170571
Part Number:
946-0897
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Troubleshooting

This part fixes the following symptoms:
  • Auger will not turn
This part works with the following brands:
  • MTD
  • Cub Cadet
  • Yard Machines
  • Yard Man
  • Craftsman
  • Troy-Bilt
  • Husky
  • Ryobi
  • Bolens
This part works with the following products:
  • Snow Blower
Part# 946-0897 replaces these:
746-0897, 746-0897A, 946-0897,
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Fast shipment and delivery. Easy to identify part needed.
Item arrived quickly and with online help easy to know what tools needed and how to install part. Thank you.
Michael - December 4, 2019
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Installed & Works
Recieved the part in about 5 days, installed in about 20 minutes, worked just fine.
Guest - January 15, 2020
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Easy repair. Exact part I needed. 20 minute fix saved $$$
Received auger cable for snow blower. 20 minute fix that saved many $$$$. Easy Peasy!!!
Michael - February 4, 2020
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quick service and delivery
it was the correct part and was very easy to install. Thanks for helping me.
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Guest - February 15, 2021
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Great part!!
As always, the exact part i needed to make my repair. This is why I always look here first!!! I will be back again!!
Guest - February 20, 2021
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Good stuff
Parts are exactly what I needed went in like a charm no problems no issues look like good stuff should last a long time
Steve - February 22, 2021
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A Perfect Fit. Very Happy
Part arrived quickly and was in perfect condition. The repair went well and it works exactly the way it was designed to Thanks...
Guest - January 11, 2022
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Great fit and quick delivery. I’ll use them again
Karl - June 21, 2020
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perfect replacement
This was an exact replacement. Very fast delivery and easily installed. Hopefully I won't need to get another one anytime soon, but if I do, I'll order from this company.
DONALD - July 21, 2020
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Eric For model number 317E740F000 - January 4, 2023

Hello Eric, 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:946-0897. We hope this helps, good luck with this repair!

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Drive cable broke . I decided to replace both cables of equal age

Thomas from Watertown, New York

9 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used:
946-0898, 946-0897
Very easy. My instructions would be to watch the hands on videos on Youtube on how to do the repairs.
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Auger clutch cable broke

Steve from Janesville, Wisconsin

9 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Socket set, Wrench set
Parts Used:
946-0897
Remove 2 bolts on plastic cover, remove old cable from end,Put new cable on auger clutch end(hard part)had to open up end of cable near spring. Feed cable thru 2 pulleys and up to auger clutch handle. Have to adjust auger clutch cable so auger engages fully when handle is depressed and also stops completely when released. IT WAS REALLY NI CE WORKING IN MY DRIVEWAY ON A SUNNY 48 DEGREE DAY ON DEC. 6 IN WISCONSIN!
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Auger spring on the end of the cable broke off.

Russ from Easton, Pennsylvania

4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Parts Used:
946-0897
1. Remove plastic housing on top of the unit (2 bolts).
2. Remove guide two (2) cable guide wheels four (4) bolts.
3. Remove one (1) guide wheel from upper part of cable that is located on the bracket that was removed. Spray bolt with a rust spray, let soak a few minutes and then remove guide bolt.
4. Remove cable f rom clutch cable handle located on the handle on top of the unit.
5. Hook cable spring to the auger pulley assembly that is adjacent to the two (2) drive belts.
6. Attach cable guide while placing the cable in the cable guide grooves.
7. Attach both cable guide brackets.
8. Attach cable to the handle.
9. Attach plastic shield to the snow blower.
10. Start blower and test.
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Drive Clutch cable snapped

Michael from Westford, Massachusetts

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used:
946-0898, 946-0897
1) Remove bolts that separate the Drive section of the Snowblower from the Auger section
2) Locate and remove the broken drive clutch cable, unhook the spring if it is still connected to the clutch
3) Snake the new cable out the back sided of the Snowblower drive section.
4) Connect the new spring end of the cable to the clutch. Needle nose pliers are best.
5) Feed the drive cable through any pulleys or guides.
6) Attach the cable end to the handle and handle lever that engages the clutch
7) Adjust the cable tension so the clutch engages properly
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Auger cable broke,

Ted from Ellsworth, Michigan

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench set
Parts Used:
946-0897
removed hook ends and removed cable from pulley piviots threaded new cable in pulleys rehooked ends adjusted cable works great

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Auger clutch cable broke, rusted through where cable coating had worn away

Keith from Essex Junction, Vermont

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used:
946-0897
1. Removed snow exit chute
2. took shroud off of belt housing
3. removed old cable, did remove the belt pulley to remove and insert the cable spring
3. reassembled everything in opposite order and adjusted the cable tension
4. tried to find cable locally, should have ordered it here in the first place, super fast d elivery and cable was exact replacement for the original
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Auger cable was in bad shape

Dennis from Douglas, Michigan

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Parts Used:
946-0897
Replaced auger cable.
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Auger cable broke

Joseph from Mayfield, New York

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Parts Used:
946-0897
removed old cable, and replaced with new cable and adjusted it. it was fairly simple to do.
just loosen the two rollers for the cable undo the cable on the handle and remove the cable. then just reverse for installation, the hardest thing was to get the spring connected to the tensioner. You have to angle it just right and it goes i n.
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auger clutch cable broke

Michael from SAINT CHARLES, Illinois

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
946-0897
removed shroud
removed wheel guides
slipped new cable over guides
tightened guides
adjusted tension on cable through turn buckle
started and tested snow blower
every thing worked.
Success!!!
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Auger would not engage

Michael from Binghamton , New York

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
Parts Used:
946-0897
Removed pulley cover.
Removed auger cable unhooked from handle lever threaded through first pulley removed 2nd pulley unhooked from engage pulley.
Replaced auger cable reversed the removal of cable.
Tested auger cable and adjusted the cable.
Replaced pulley cover.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP9170571
Manufacturer Part Number: 946-0897
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Snow Blower Auger Clutch Cable
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