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15-30 minutes
This genuine OEM sourced part is specially designed for Troy-Bilt walk-behind lawn mowers. It is the cable that lets a user adjust the speed of the mower. This item provides an identical replacement for a missing or a faulty component that was installed on a new unit. Please make sure to refer to the owners manual and the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct location and application of this part. Keep in mind this high-quality rubber insulated variable speed cable is sold individually.
Cable-self Propel 946-05048
OEM part for: Troy-Bilt, MTD
Part Number: 946-05048
$30.72
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 11 machines
Troy-Bilt
TB320 (2013)(12AVC35U766) Lawn Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
TB320 (2013)(12AVC35U711) Lawn Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12AVC35U711 (TB320)(2013) Self-Propelled Walk-Behind Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12AVC35U766 (TB320)(2013) Self-Propelled Walk-Behind Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
MTD
12AVC62J719 (2015) Lawn Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12AVC6RQ719 (2015) Lawn Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12AVD6RQ719 (2016) Lawn Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12AVD35N799 (247.374900)(2013) Lawn Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12AVD2B8799 (247.370960)(2014) Lawn Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12AVC1B8799 (247.378970)(2015) Lawn Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
12AVC1B8799 (2016) Lawn Mower View Diagrams & Manuals
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This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower Parts
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Good price, quick service.
Easy to put on
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June 30, 2021
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Easily ordered and promptly delivered. Photo of exact part very useful in purchase decision as there are many variations of this part depending on the mower.
Victor -
June 22, 2021
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Easy to repair mower works like new
Received part timely was easy to apply. My mower works like a new one. I am very satisfied. I will use you again if needed.
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November 5, 2020
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Easy repair Great part worked as expected
The part arrived quickly it fit perfectly and my mower works just like no
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August 13, 2019
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Easy repair, 15 minutes at the most
Received cable quickly, mower runs like it did when new. Thanks eReplacement Parts, this is my second part I have needed this year.
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May 13, 2019
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Lawn mower drive cable broke.
Marie - July 10, 2017
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used
1. Removed 4 screws (phillips screwdriver) from drive control lever housing at the handle end of cable.
2. Removed screw (3/8" socket) from belt drive cover at mower end of cable.
3. Removed cable from belt tension control (pliers) at mower.
4. Clean debris from mower in belt pulley area.
5. Removed the broken cable from the mower.
6. Replace it with the new cable.
2. Removed screw (3/8" socket) from belt drive cover at mower end of cable.
3. Removed cable from belt tension control (pliers) at mower.
4. Clean debris from mower in belt pulley area.
5. Removed the broken cable from the mower.
6. Replace it with the new cable.
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Transmission cable broke
Roberto - May 11, 2023
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
Removed transmission cover 1 bolt
Removed variable speed cable handle cover 4 screws (only need to remove the bottom part)
Removed old cable
Installed new cable
Put covers back on
Removed variable speed cable handle cover 4 screws (only need to remove the bottom part)
Removed old cable
Installed new cable
Put covers back on
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variable speed cable broke
Belinda - June 4, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Took old cable off and put new one on, was quick and easy. Remove screw that was holding down metal plate that covered cable that was connected to lawn mower, unhooked cable and then took screws out of variable speed control handle and hook cable to handle and put all screws back and I was good to go. Best money ever spent and I got cable fast. Thanks again be safe and stay blessed, Will order more if needed and will tell others.
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Broken drive cable
Michael - May 29, 2017
👍 1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
Removed old cable. The button end of the cable had broken off. New cable loops over the drive unit at the bottom of the mower. The other end snaps into the drive lever at the mower handle. Very simple fx
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