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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Riding Mower Blades Won't Engage? Clutch Cable 584243501
Craftsman Riding Mower Blades Won't Engage? Clutch Cable 584243501
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$39.99Estimated Savings
$112.5005:37
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the clutch cable on Craftsman riding lawn mowers. The most common reason for replacing the cable is if it is damaged, causing the mower blades to not engage.
All of the information in this clutch cable replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 1/4” socket, pliers
All of the information in this clutch cable replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 1/4” socket, pliers
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the clutch cable on 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
Confirm that the mower deck is at its lowest position and that the clutch actuator lever is in the “off” position.
4
Now lift up the hood and use a 3/8th inch socket to help unthread the fuel tank mounting bolts.
5
With the bolts removed, set the tank aside.
6
Next, use a quarter-inch socket to unthread the screws securing the clutch actuator assembly.
7
Pull the handle off so you can release the actuator assembly from the steering housing.
8
Next, detach the spring from the pin and remove the washer and cable.
9
Use pliers to squeeze the tabs to release the cable retainer from the assembly.
10
Now remove the retaining pins securing the support arms and detach the arms to release the mower deck from the frame.
11
Next, release the deck belt from the engine pulley and the belt guides.
12
Detach the clutch cable from the retainer.
13
You can now slide the deck out from under the frame.
14
Use pliers to squeeze the tabs to release the clutch cable retainer.
15
Unhook the spring and remove the old cable You’re now ready to install the new clutch cable.
16
Hook the spring on the idler arm then secure the cable retainer on the bracket.
17
Slide the mower deck back under the frame.
18
Secure the clutch cable in the retainer.
19
Realign the belt on the engine pulley and the belt guides.
20
Reposition the support arms and secure them using the washers where applicable and the retaining pins.
21
Now remove the spring from the clutch actuator assembly pin position the new cable on the pin slide on the washer then replace the spring to secure.
22
Snap the cable retainer into place on the assembly frame.
23
Now insert the clutch actuator lever through the slot in the steering housing.
24
Reposition the actuator assembly and replace the mounting bolts to secure.
25
Slide the handle on the lever.
26
Reposition the fuel tank and secure it with the mounting bolts.
27
With the repair completed lower the hood and your riding mower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the clutch cable on Craftsman riding lawn mowers. The most common reason for replacing the cable is if it is damaged, causing the mower blades to not engage.
All of the information in this clutch cable replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 1/4” socket, pliers
All of the information in this clutch cable replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 1/4” socket, pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the clutch cable on 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
Confirm that the mower deck is at its lowest position and that the clutch actuator lever is in the “off” position.
4
Now lift up the hood and use a 3/8th inch socket to help unthread the fuel tank mounting bolts.
5
With the bolts removed, set the tank aside.
6
Next, use a quarter-inch socket to unthread the screws securing the clutch actuator assembly.
7
Pull the handle off so you can release the actuator assembly from the steering housing.
8
Next, detach the spring from the pin and remove the washer and cable.
9
Use pliers to squeeze the tabs to release the cable retainer from the assembly.
10
Now remove the retaining pins securing the support arms and detach the arms to release the mower deck from the frame.
11
Next, release the deck belt from the engine pulley and the belt guides.
12
Detach the clutch cable from the retainer.
13
You can now slide the deck out from under the frame.
14
Use pliers to squeeze the tabs to release the clutch cable retainer.
15
Unhook the spring and remove the old cable You’re now ready to install the new clutch cable.
16
Hook the spring on the idler arm then secure the cable retainer on the bracket.
17
Slide the mower deck back under the frame.
18
Secure the clutch cable in the retainer.
19
Realign the belt on the engine pulley and the belt guides.
20
Reposition the support arms and secure them using the washers where applicable and the retaining pins.
21
Now remove the spring from the clutch actuator assembly pin position the new cable on the pin slide on the washer then replace the spring to secure.
22
Snap the cable retainer into place on the assembly frame.
23
Now insert the clutch actuator lever through the slot in the steering housing.
24
Reposition the actuator assembly and replace the mounting bolts to secure.
25
Slide the handle on the lever.
26
Reposition the fuel tank and secure it with the mounting bolts.
27
With the repair completed lower the hood and your riding mower should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Clutch Cable
$39.99
Total$0.00
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