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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairTroy-Bilt Lawn Mower Lower Handle Replacement (749-07298-0637)
Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower Lower Handle Replacement (749-07298-0637)
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$11.32Estimated Savings
$112.5002:54
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the lower handle on a Troy-Bilt lawn mower (model 12AVB2RQ766). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged.
All of the information for this replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Troy-Bilt
All of the information for this replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Troy-Bilt
Step By Step Instructions
1
Troy-bilt Lawn Mower - Model 12AVB2RQ766
2
Lawn Mower Lower Handle Replacement
3
Tools Needed
4
You will need a 9/16th inch wrench, a 7/16th inch wrench, and a clamp for this procedure.
5
For safety, detach the ignition coil wire from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
6
Remove the grass bag, if applicable.
7
If you?re replacing the right-side lower handle, extend the starter rope, and use the clamp to secure the rope in order to increase the slack.
8
Now use the 7/16th inch wrench to secure the nut and the 9/16th inch wrench to unthread the bolt securing the upper handle to the lower handle section you?re replacing.
9
Note the location of the adjusting bolt, then unthread the adjusting bolt wing nut to fully detach the upper handle from the lower handle.
10
Unthread the mounting bolt and slide the old handle out.
11
To install the new lower handle, insert the round end into the axle support, keeping the flat side of the handle facing outward.
12
Thread and tighten the mounting bolt.
13
Align the upper handle with the lower handle and insert the mounting bolt.
14
Thread the nut loosely.
15
Insert the adjusting bolt into the appropriate hole.
16
Thread and tighten the wing nut.
17
Fully tighten the mounting bolt nut.
18
If applicable, release the clamp securing the starter rope, making sure the rope handle is seated in the retainer.
19
Reattach the ignition coil wire to the spark plug.
20
Congrats! Your lawn mower is ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the lower handle on a Troy-Bilt lawn mower (model 12AVB2RQ766). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged.
All of the information for this replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Troy-Bilt
All of the information for this replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Troy-Bilt
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Troy-bilt Lawn Mower - Model 12AVB2RQ766
2
Lawn Mower Lower Handle Replacement
3
Tools Needed
4
You will need a 9/16th inch wrench, a 7/16th inch wrench, and a clamp for this procedure.
5
For safety, detach the ignition coil wire from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
6
Remove the grass bag, if applicable.
7
If you?re replacing the right-side lower handle, extend the starter rope, and use the clamp to secure the rope in order to increase the slack.
8
Now use the 7/16th inch wrench to secure the nut and the 9/16th inch wrench to unthread the bolt securing the upper handle to the lower handle section you?re replacing.
9
Note the location of the adjusting bolt, then unthread the adjusting bolt wing nut to fully detach the upper handle from the lower handle.
10
Unthread the mounting bolt and slide the old handle out.
11
To install the new lower handle, insert the round end into the axle support, keeping the flat side of the handle facing outward.
12
Thread and tighten the mounting bolt.
13
Align the upper handle with the lower handle and insert the mounting bolt.
14
Thread the nut loosely.
15
Insert the adjusting bolt into the appropriate hole.
16
Thread and tighten the wing nut.
17
Fully tighten the mounting bolt nut.
18
If applicable, release the clamp securing the starter rope, making sure the rope handle is seated in the retainer.
19
Reattach the ignition coil wire to the spark plug.
20
Congrats! Your lawn mower is ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Lower Handle
$11.32
Total$0.00
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