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Lawn Mower Variable Speed Cable 946-04206A

Manufactured by:
MTD
ERP Number:
ERP9167632
Part Number:
946-04206A
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This part works with the following brands:
  • MTD
  • Troy-Bilt
  • Yard Man
This part works with the following products:
  • Lawn Mower
Part# 946-04206A replaces these:
746-04206, 746-04206A,

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Cable to engage drive wheels broke.

Jay from Atlanta, Georgia

19 of 19 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
946-04206A
Removed broken cable and reversed process to install the new one.
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Self propel cable broke

lloyd from arvada, Colorado

15 of 15 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
946-04206A
Removed the grip control cover on handle and cover on front on the mower the cable literally snapped in and replaced the covers.
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Self propelled cable broke

Linda from Cleburne, Texas

6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Parts Used:
946-04206A
Took some pictures of how the old cable was connected at both ends, then installed the new cable by viewing the pictures. Made it easy.
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Self propelled drive didn\'t work/Needed new blade

David from Dayton, Ohio

5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Parts Used:
942-0741A, 946-04206A
Dis- assembled the drive housing and found broken cable. Replaced cable, first by backing all previous cable adjustments out to maximum loosened and then fine tuned cable to correct tension and re-assembled drive housing. Worked just fine.
I then decided to change the blade. The old blade still cut ok but not perfect. I believe it was original blade. It had some pretty good nicks in it and was slightly out of balance although not bad. I have had mower for 4 years now and had only sharpened blade about twice a season. So overall had been sharpened 7 times. Always used flat file and a steel hone to sharpen but cutting area was getting smaller and a few of the nicks in the blade were large enough they couldn\'t be taken out. These were the cause of slight unbalance of blade. The new blade was balanced well but the factory cutting edge wasn\'t to my liking so I have the blade a few rasps with the file to make a little sharper. Checked balance and was in good shape. Installed the blade.
I then drained the oil and replaced with straight 30W semi synthetic oil, changed the air filters to new and added a new spark plug. Added fresh high octane gasoline and pulled the cord. Took two pulls to start but I\'ve used the mower now for 2 weeks and it starts on first pull ever since. There\'s a lot less vibration and a nice more even cut. Mower also seems to cut a slightly larger area without stopping for fuel. Please note I bought this mower used to begin with but it was in almost perfect condition for a used mower at purchase. Overall age of mower is 11 years. I can\'t complain. Mower cuts and runs and self propels as good as a new mower. I can easily see this mower lasting at least 10 more years and maybe a lot more. For the parts I purchased from ereplacementparts they were in stock and about 1/2 the cost the local troy built dealers wanted for the same. Parts were here in 3 days. I could have bought my new filters from them as well for a great price but my line of work permits me to build my own at no cost.
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Drive wheel cable broke

Ken from Woodland Park, Colorado

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
946-04206A
I looked to see how the old cable was attached, then attached the new one just like the old one.
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Self propelled unit would not engage

John from Summerville, South Carolina

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
753-06060A, 946-04206A
1. Removed existing cable housing and control cable.
2. Installed parts.
3. Added an extra spring to lower unit.
4. Tie wrapped control cable to handle
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Front wheel power drive cable broke

Marcia from FAIRFAX, Virginia

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
946-04206A
Removed front cover off of wheels
Removed cable from handle
Replaced cable with new.
Replaced front cover.
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End of variable speed cable broke within self propel mechanism.

Lance from GARNET VALLEY, Pennsylvania

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
946-04206A
1 Remover cover and cable in handle end. (phillips screw driver)
2 Replaced with new cable at handle end and reassembled handle.
3 Removed variable speed self propelled box on mower deck. (socket screws)
4 Removed old cable and replaced with new cable partially attached a t mower handle.
5 Replaced cover.
6 Secured cable from mower deck to handle with zip ties ( not included with variable speed cable).
Done.
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Cable end came off

Jim from Deltona, Florida

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
946-04206A
Took the cover off from the front of the mower, and the cover on the handle ( two screws). Put new cable on and replaced the covers.
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lawnmower varible speed cable broke.

Stephen from Indianapolis, Indiana

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Wrench set
Parts Used:
946-04206A
Removed cover from front of mower. Removed cable, then installed new cable.
Made some miner adjustments on both ends of cable. Mowed lawn.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP9167632
Manufacturer Part Number: 946-04206A
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