This genuine OEM lead wire is specially designed for use in electric mowers. It is encased in an insulating plastic sheath and connects the power source to the motor to allow the engine to run. If the lead wire is damaged, worn down, or experiencing poor connectivity, the lawn mower may not start, or it may run intermittently with low power output. To begin this repair, first ensure the mower is unplugged to avoid electrical shock. Remove the motor and switch housing to access the lead wire. Note how the wire connectors are routed or take a picture for the installation later. Carefully remove the lead wire and position the new wire in its place. Use your notes from earlier to connect the wire connectors to the appropriate terminals. Reassemble the mower in reverse order to complete your repair.
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This part works with the following brands:
Black and Decker
DeVilbiss
Craftsman
This part works with the following products:
Lawn Mower
Part# 242869-00 replaces these:
242869-00, P242869-00,
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Exact item and great service
The part was a simple item I couldn’t find any place else. A very basic item. So nothing to brag about this other then it was just as described and pictured. But the one thing I do want to mention is them shipping and service. They warned about possible delays due to the COVID emergency. Well I didn’t see any delay. They must of moved this product on the same day or the very next day. Because I received it in a VERY timely manner.
Great job folks
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Easy repair
Quick delivery and the correct part
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First, one removes motor shroud and the switch housing covers housing. Take care not to break the plastic throttle housing, when loosening the screws. Removing these two plastic covers will reveal the wiring structure of the Lawn Hog. Note the position of the ON / OFF switch inside the throttle housing. This is normally is covered. Obse
... Read morerve how the wires are packed inside the housing, for reassembly purposes.
Though the overall repair is simple, it is important to note the position of wires and to which terminal they connect. Carefully photograph items (while they are connected) so that you know the correct way to reconnect them. Except for the removal of the cable-plug wires, no further disassembly is required.
As soon as you have recorded the position of the wires (with a camera phone), you are ready remove the cable & plug from the mower. Be careful not to break wire terminals. A bit of WD-40 is suitable to ensure easy removal and reconnecting. Also, note the positions of the brushes and how the brush wires are placed.
Removing the old cable & plug: Disconnect the brushes from their housing and disconnect the wires from their terminals on the motor. You have to remove the brush housing and pull out the brushes, being careful not to lose the brush springs. Your photos of the assembly will come in handy here. Remove the wires from the ON / OFF switch. Unfasten the cable plug wire from mower and discard, if you choose. Then, replace the new brushes in their correct positions and reconnect new wires to motor terminals. Fasten the cable plug wire to the mower. Reattach the wires to the ON / OFF switch. Carefully position the male plug leads so they are not pushed into the housing the first time you attempt to use your rewired mower. Again, pictures of how the plug was originally placed will aid your reassembly.
Reconnecting the wires is fairly simple overall. You simply reverse the disassembly process. Although the project took me just over 2 hours, some of the time was spent cleaning the motor and studying the wiring positions and understanding where connections are made. The actual replacement of the wires themselves was pretty straightforward. The eReplacement cable & plug assembly was a carbon copy of the broken cable & plug.
Anyone with a few simple tool and patience can do this job.
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Burned out and melted lead wire, broken fan and melted housing cover
1. Removed all parts and noted the order and location
2. Replaced all damaged parts - they just went right back where the old ones were
3. Very easy if you have a basic understanding of assembly and re-assembly
4. All parts worked well and fit perfectly
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Black and Decker electric lawn mower male power cord plug connector broke which required replacing entire wiring harness.
Changed the shunt bushing. Very easy to do saw your YouTube video on how to replace.
By the way Ladies, I am 71 years old and if you can follow a recipe to be able to cook ,then you can follow a video about repairing a Lawn Mower.
Unscrew power compartment from handle, unscrew power compartment cover, remove old lead wire, replace with new lead wire, screw power compartment to handle, screw power compartment cover making sure you do not crimp wire in compartment cover.
Replace curved head screws and knobs where handle folds (existing ones were stripped
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The handle that turns on the mower, broke due to wear. One of the leads were also melted due to a previous incident.
I replaced the lead by detaching the old lead from the switch and replaced with the new one. I then removed the old spring from the old handle and placed it in the new handle. I then placed the switch and handle into the new housing and secured it with the old screws.
Took handle apart . Remove broken lead. Replaced with new lead. Put handle together. Test. Found handle was on outside, so took apart again, flipped around and screwed together again. Test. Works.
1. Double-Pole, Double-Throw (4 lugs) switch has unlabeled lugs. Used multi tester to determine which pair of lugs were shorted (connection) when button was up, or in the OFF position and marked these.
2. Removed deck cover and handle from MM275 electric mower.
3. Replaced cable.
4. Placed plug lead and plug lead wi
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5. Connected switch to cable being careful to note that wiring diagram lugs were not the same as those I had marked. This is important or mower will only short circuit.
6. Replaced handle and spring and assembled replacement switch housing.
7. Tested results. switch assembly works like new because, well, it is.
1. Removed housing that has wires.
2. Replaced wire lead that was broken.
3. Replaced Housing with new housing.
4. Put all internal wires into new housing.
4. Put it all back together.
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This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP9927452
Manufacturer Part Number: 242869-00
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