How to Replace the Control Cable on a Troy-Bilt TB280ES Lawn Mower
Due to the amount of use that your mower see's over the course of a year, it's no wonder that the control cable is one of the first parts to give out. In this repair article, we'll walk you through the steps of replacing the control cable on your Troy-Bilt TB280ES lawn mower.
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Removing the Control Cable
1. Cut the cable ties
Use a pair of snips to cut the cable ties off of the mower handle.
2. Remove the cable end from the control bail
Simply unhook the end of the control cable from the control bail.
3. Remove the cable from the engine
Use a pair of pliers to squeeze the plastic tab to release it from the bracket.
Then unhook the other cable end from the motor.
4. Pull away the control cable
The cable will have one last connection on the middle of the handle, unhook this to completely remove the cable from the mower.
Installing the Control Cable
1. Re-hook the cable to the handle
Re-secure the cable to the handle by hooking it back into position.
2. Replace the bent-end of the cable to the engine
Slide the bent end back into the engine bracket.
Then snap the housing back into the other bracket.
3. Insert the other cable end to the control bail
Slide the other end of the cable to the top control bail handle.
4. Secure it to the handle with some zip ties
You'll want to finalize this repair by securing the loose control cable to the handle with some zip ties.
Conclusion
See, wasn't that easy? You'd be surprised how much time and money you can continue to save by repairing your own products at home. Stay tuned for more Troy-Bilt repair articles and videos in the coming weeks.
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