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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Riding Lawn Mower Throttle Control #532401508
Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Throttle Control #532401508
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$33.46Estimated Savings
$112.5002:58
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the throttle control (which includes the throttle cable and the throttle lever) on a Craftsman riding lawn mower. The most common reason for replacing the throttle control is when the engine doesn’t throttle up when the throttle lever is increased.
All of the information for this throttle control replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman, Husqvarna
Tools needed: 3/8 inch socket, ¼ inch socket or nut driver, 5/16 inch socket or nut driver
All of the information for this throttle control replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman, Husqvarna
Tools needed: 3/8 inch socket, ¼ inch socket or nut driver, 5/16 inch socket or nut driver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the throttle control in your riding mower make sure the engine has cooled the ignition switch is in the “off” position and the key has been removed.
2
We recommend performing this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
3
Now lift up the hood and use a 3/8th inch socket to help unthread the fuel tank mounting bolts.
4
With the bolts removed, set the tank aside.
5
Use a quarter inch socket or nut driver to unthread the mounting screws securing the throttle control.
6
Now rotate the control to remove it from the steering housing.
7
Next, use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to loosen the screw securing the cable retainer.
8
Detach the cable to fully remove the old throttle control.
9
Install the new throttle control by first inserting the cable into the slide.
10
Secure the cable loosely with the retainer.
11
Now insert the throttle handle through the steering housing.
12
Position the control and secure it with the mounting screws.
13
Set the throttle control to the choke position and pull the slide back until it stops.
14
Tighten the screw to secure the cable retainer.
15
Reposition the fuel tank and secure it with the mounting bolts.
16
With the repair completed lower the hood and your riding mower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the throttle control (which includes the throttle cable and the throttle lever) on a Craftsman riding lawn mower. The most common reason for replacing the throttle control is when the engine doesn’t throttle up when the throttle lever is increased.
All of the information for this throttle control replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman, Husqvarna
Tools needed: 3/8 inch socket, ¼ inch socket or nut driver, 5/16 inch socket or nut driver
All of the information for this throttle control replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman, Husqvarna
Tools needed: 3/8 inch socket, ¼ inch socket or nut driver, 5/16 inch socket or nut driver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the throttle control in your riding mower make sure the engine has cooled the ignition switch is in the “off” position and the key has been removed.
2
We recommend performing this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
3
Now lift up the hood and use a 3/8th inch socket to help unthread the fuel tank mounting bolts.
4
With the bolts removed, set the tank aside.
5
Use a quarter inch socket or nut driver to unthread the mounting screws securing the throttle control.
6
Now rotate the control to remove it from the steering housing.
7
Next, use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to loosen the screw securing the cable retainer.
8
Detach the cable to fully remove the old throttle control.
9
Install the new throttle control by first inserting the cable into the slide.
10
Secure the cable loosely with the retainer.
11
Now insert the throttle handle through the steering housing.
12
Position the control and secure it with the mounting screws.
13
Set the throttle control to the choke position and pull the slide back until it stops.
14
Tighten the screw to secure the cable retainer.
15
Reposition the fuel tank and secure it with the mounting bolts.
16
With the repair completed lower the hood and your riding mower should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Throttle Cable
$33.46
Total$0.00
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