This is a genuine OEM replacement part, it is sold individually.
The control cable connects to the control handle of the lawn mower.
When the control handle is engaged the mower blade will begin to rotate, when the handle is released the blade will stop.
This part number has the cable covered with a total length of 40 inches & 13 inches of bare cable.
On the part number 946-1137 the cable is completely covered for a length of 53 inches.
Look at you cable before you order so you receive the correct one.