Part Location Diagram of 946-0553 MTD Cable-control
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Cable-control 946-0553

Manufactured by:
MTD
ERP Number:
ERP9170563
Part Number:
946-0553
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  Works with your model  060R!
$30.91
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Easy 

Less than 15 mins 

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  Works with your model   060R!

Product Description

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It is an authentic OEM sourced replacement part which is specially designed for use with walk-behind lawn mowers. This cable is connected to the control handle that is pressed down while running the lawnmower, over time it may wear out or get damaged eventually requiring a replacement. Keep in mind this high-quality rubber insulated component which is sold individually. Make sure to refer to the appropriate diagrams of your specific model for the correct location and application of this item.

Troubleshooting

This part works with the following brands:
  • MTD
  • Yard Machines
  • Yard Man
  • Husky
  • Craftsman
  • Cub Cadet
This part works with the following products:
  • Lawn Mower
Part# 946-0553 replaces these:
746-0553, 946-0553,

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Customer Repair Instructions

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The control cable was pinched and broke the plactic retainer on the throttle body.

Doran from Anchorage, Alaska

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
946-0553, 946-0875
Removed cable and unscrewed throttle body.
Installed one of the cable on engine the other to the throttle body.
Screw new body back to handle.


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Old cable snapped.New one fit perfectly.

timothy from BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania

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Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
946-0553
I carefully measured the new cable and compared it to the old one. Then removed the old cable noting how the ends were secured . In a matter of minutes the new cable was in place.
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Control cable broken

Don from WEST BLOOMFIELD, Michigan

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Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
946-0553
Looked at how the old cable was installed, then installed the new one just like the old one.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP9170563
Manufacturer Part Number: 946-0553
Brand Model Number Description
MTD 01156 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 01156 Parts
MTD 02256 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 02256/1990 Parts
MTD 050R Lawn Mower - Stc American
MTD 050R009 Lawn Mower - Push Walk-Behind Mower
MTD 050R023 Lawn Mower - Push Walk-Behind Mower
MTD 050R192 Lawn Mower - Push Walk-Behind Mower
MTD 050R206 Lawn Mower - Push Walk-Behind Mower
MTD 050R327 Lawn Mower - Push Walk-Behind Mower
MTD 051354 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 051354 Parts
MTD 0595039 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 0595039/1992 Parts
MTD 0595098 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 0595098/1992 Parts
MTD 06-229025 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 06-229025/1990 (06229025/1990, 06 229025/1990) Parts
MTD 06-229108 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 06-229108/1991 (06229108/1991, 06 229108/1991) Parts
MTD 06-318380 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 06-318380 (06318380, 06 318380) Parts
MTD 06-346001 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 06-346001 (06346001, 06 346001) Parts
MTD 06-427512 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 06-427512/1990 (06427512/1990, 06 427512/1990) Parts
MTD 06-494264 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 06-494264 (06494264, 06 494264) Parts
MTD 06-494421 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 06-494421 (06494421, 06 494421) Parts
MTD 06-983993 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 06-983993/1992 (06983993/1992, 06 983993/1992) Parts
MTD 06-984983 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 06-984983 (06984983, 06 984983) Parts
MTD 06-985303 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 06-985303/1992 (06985303/1992, 06 985303/1992) Parts
MTD 06-995047 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 06-995047 (06995047, 06 995047) Parts
MTD 060R Lawn Mower - Lawn Mower
MTD 062R Lawn Mower - Lawn Mower
MTD 062R192 Lawn Mower - Push Walk-Behind Mower
MTD 082R009 Lawn Mower - Push Walk-Behind Mower
MTD 082R069 Lawn Mower - Lawn Mower
MTD 082R157 Lawn Mower - Lawn Mower
MTD 083-584 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 083-584 (083584, 083 584) Parts
MTD 083-626 Lawn Mower - MTD Lawn Mower Model 083-626 (083626, 083 626) Parts