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Brake control cable 37.58"

Engine zone control cable

Cable-engage w/sea

Riding lawn mower control cable to engage the blades.

Lawn mower control cable. Engine Zone.
The conduit measures approximately 52.5 inches. The cable measures approximately 61.5 inches.

Cable assy drive control blk

Control.zone.asm

Throttle Control and Cable.

Total length is 53 inches. Conduit length is 40 inches. MTD has updated this part. It is now manufactured with a hook on the upper end. This replaces the old clamp style. If the control cable is broken, the lawn mower's self-propel feature won't work.

Lawn mower engine control cable.

Deflector control cable. The Conduit: 50-3/4" Inner Wire: 57-1/2" Overall Length: 59-1/4"

Control assembly

Zone control cable kit

52 1/2"

Ground drive cable
Cable Length: 65 1/2 " Conduit Length: 55 1/2 " Cable Ends: “Z” bend one end, spring on other.
Craftsman control cables handle the heavy lifting—throttle, brake, clutch, and choke linkages that let you command your mower's engine and cutting deck. When cables fray, stick, or snap, your mower becomes unsafe and unresponsive. Genuine OEM Craftsman cables from Repair Clinic are engineered to your mower's specs, with correct length, housing, and crimped fittings that slide smoothly and last.
Don't settle for universal cables that require improvisation. Our Craftsman lawn mower control cable parts include throttle cables, brake cables, clutch cables, and complete cable kits that restore control and confidence.
Enter your Craftsman mower's model number to find the exact control cable parts your deck requires.
Signs include cable fraying, visible rust or kinks, sluggish throttle response, sticking brake controls, or the cable housing separating from fittings. If the cable feels loose, won't snap back smoothly, or makes creaking sounds, replacement is overdue. A worn cable is a safety hazard and makes the mower difficult to control—OEM replacements restore reliability.
Craftsman OEM cables match your mower's exact routing, attachment points, and housing diameter—no improvisation, no kinks, no rough bends that cause sticking. Aftermarket cables often require creative mounting or work intermittently. OEM parts fit right, feel smooth, and last because they're designed specifically for your model.
You can replace individual cables if only one is worn. However, if your mower is several years old, replacing all control cables at once is smart maintenance—they typically wear together, and a complete kit prevents future down-time. Many customers find a kit more economical than buying cables one at a time.
OEM cables last 5–10 years depending on use and storage conditions. Harsh weather, extended sitting, and frequent adjustments shorten lifespan. Storing your mower in a garage and rinsing cables after wet grass work extends durability. When a cable shows rust or stiffness, an OEM replacement ensures years of smooth, safe operation.


Keep your Craftsman lawn mower running efficiently by replacing a faulty control cable promptly. With same-day shipping on most in-stock items, you'll have your replacement part fast, minimizing downtime. Our model/part number lookup finds the exact OEM part for your unit, and every order is backed by our 365-day return policy and price-match guarantee. If your Craftsman lawn mower control cable is failing — showing symptoms like reduced performance, unusual noise, or complete non-operation — replacement is typically the fastest fix. Browse our full library of Craftsman repair resources for troubleshooting guides and installation videos.
Craftsman places the model number on a label attached to the mower frame near the blade deck, engine housing, or, on riding models, beneath the seat. Clean off grass or dirt so you can read every letter and number, including any prefix or suffix. The model number identifies the entire mower, not just its control cable or another individual part. Type it into the model number search to pull up the parts matched to your unit, then use the filtered results for any repair or maintenance need. That means fewer wrong orders and a faster repair.

Before you order parts for your Craftsman Lawn Mower, use Repair Clinic's online repair resources to confirm the cause of the problem. Symptom-based articles narrow the failing component, part testing videos show how to verify it, and the model number lookup matches the exact OEM replacement. Step-by-step installation videos walk you through the swap once the part arrives.

Repair Clinic has five ways for you to stop your lawn mower from leaking gas. Before we get to those, let's review how the gasoline you pour into the tank powers the mower.

Why does your lawn mower battery keep dying? Repair Clinic has done the research and this article will provide some answers, starting with what a battery's purpose is on a gas-powered lawn mower.

What's causing that black smoke to billow out of the engine? There are three likely reasons and they are all related to how a gas-powered lawn mower engine operates.