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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairTroy-Bilt Lawn Mower Drive Control Cable Replacement (946-04655A)
Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower Drive Control Cable Replacement (946-04655A)
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$26.77Estimated Savings
$112.5005:23
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drive control cable on a Troy-Bilt lawn mower (model 12AVB2RQ766). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the self-driving feature is not working properly.
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 Drive Control Cable Replacement
3
Tools & Assistance Needed
4
"You will need a 3/8th inch socket, a Philips-head screwdriver, a small flat-head screwdriver, and needle-nose pliers for this procedure, and you may need assistance."
5
Hot Hazard
6
"Before you begin, confirm the engine has cooled."
7
Spill Hazard
8
Be sure there is little or no fuel in the tank.
9
"For safety, detach the ignition coil wire from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting."
10
Heavy Hazard
11
Tip the lawn mower back and use a weight to hold the handle assembly down.
12
Use the 3/8th inch socket to unthread the seven lower screws securing the front transmission cover.
13
Unthread the two upper screws securing the cover.
14
Pull the wheel adjustment lever outward so you can fully detach the cover.
15
Use the needle-nose pliers to depress the tabs to release the drive control cable from the transmission.
16
Detach the end of the cable from the support.
17
Remove the weight and return the lawn mower to its upright position.
18
Use the Philips-head screwdriver to unthread the lower drive control handle housing screw.
19
Insert the small flat-head screwdriver into the hole in the housing and depress the tab to release the cable access cover.
20
Detach the end of the cable from the drive control handle.
21
"If necessary, cut any zip-tie retainers, and remove the old component."
22
"To install the new drive control cable, attach the upper end of the cable to the drive control handle, align the adjuster, and snap the access cover closed."
23
Replace the screw.
24
Tip the mower back and hold the handle down with the weight.
25
Attach the opposite end of the new cable to the support and snap the cable into place on the transmission.
26
Hold the axle assembly in place as you reposition the front transmission cover by first inserting the tab under the belt slot in the deck.
27
Make sure the drive cable is positioned in the notch in the cover.
28
Pull the wheel adjustment lever outward to properly align the front of the cover.
29
"Replace the nine screws to secure the cover, starting with the lower middle screw."
30
Remove the weight and return the lawn mower to its upright position.
31
Secure the new drive control cable with a new zip-tie retainer if necessary.
32
"Reattach the ignition coil wire to the spark plug, and refill the fuel tank if necessary."
33
Congrats! Your lawn mower is ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drive control cable on a Troy-Bilt lawn mower (model 12AVB2RQ766). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the self-driving feature is not working properly.
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 Drive Control Cable Replacement
3
Tools & Assistance Needed
4
"You will need a 3/8th inch socket, a Philips-head screwdriver, a small flat-head screwdriver, and needle-nose pliers for this procedure, and you may need assistance."
5
Hot Hazard
6
"Before you begin, confirm the engine has cooled."
7
Spill Hazard
8
Be sure there is little or no fuel in the tank.
9
"For safety, detach the ignition coil wire from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting."
10
Heavy Hazard
11
Tip the lawn mower back and use a weight to hold the handle assembly down.
12
Use the 3/8th inch socket to unthread the seven lower screws securing the front transmission cover.
13
Unthread the two upper screws securing the cover.
14
Pull the wheel adjustment lever outward so you can fully detach the cover.
15
Use the needle-nose pliers to depress the tabs to release the drive control cable from the transmission.
16
Detach the end of the cable from the support.
17
Remove the weight and return the lawn mower to its upright position.
18
Use the Philips-head screwdriver to unthread the lower drive control handle housing screw.
19
Insert the small flat-head screwdriver into the hole in the housing and depress the tab to release the cable access cover.
20
Detach the end of the cable from the drive control handle.
21
"If necessary, cut any zip-tie retainers, and remove the old component."
22
"To install the new drive control cable, attach the upper end of the cable to the drive control handle, align the adjuster, and snap the access cover closed."
23
Replace the screw.
24
Tip the mower back and hold the handle down with the weight.
25
Attach the opposite end of the new cable to the support and snap the cable into place on the transmission.
26
Hold the axle assembly in place as you reposition the front transmission cover by first inserting the tab under the belt slot in the deck.
27
Make sure the drive cable is positioned in the notch in the cover.
28
Pull the wheel adjustment lever outward to properly align the front of the cover.
29
"Replace the nine screws to secure the cover, starting with the lower middle screw."
30
Remove the weight and return the lawn mower to its upright position.
31
Secure the new drive control cable with a new zip-tie retainer if necessary.
32
"Reattach the ignition coil wire to the spark plug, and refill the fuel tank if necessary."
33
Congrats! Your lawn mower is ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Control Cable
$26.77
Total$0.00
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