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15-30 minutes
This cable is a OEM part from Craftsman for snowblowers. This part attaches to the lever that goes to the clutch that is in the drive system. It is recommended that you wear gloves when you are replacing this part. You will need a socket set and pliers to replace this part. This cable is made of metal, wire, and rubber components. This part is sold individually.
Cable: Clutch Dr 946-04229B
OEM part for: MTD, Yard Man
Part Number: 946-04229B
$21.87
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This Cable: Clutch Dr will fit the following 1085 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Snowblower Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 746-04229B, 946-04229, 746-04229
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drive clutch cable
easy fix only took 11 minutes to remove and replace on my snowblower and it is 21 years old
Guest -
November 10, 2023
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worked as expected
good to go, the blower repaired
Larri -
April 28, 2023
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Exactly what I ordered
Got exactly what I ordered.
Dan L -
January 8, 2023
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It was a great experience easily found a product to replace what was broken on my machine
The sales person was very informative and knew exactly what I needed for repairing what was broken parts were available shipped very quickly without any issues. Good experience recommended this website to all the people I know that need repair parts for their machines.
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December 16, 2022
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drive clutch cable
The part fit well
Guest -
October 20, 2022
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Very easy to use
I was able to locate part(s) needed in a short time and part(s) arrived on time. No issues with the "supply line" in getting parts.
Thank you
Guest -
March 21, 2022
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Worked as expected
Exact replacement
Guest -
March 14, 2022
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Easy repair no problem, and just in time for the next snow storm.
The fitment was great just like new once more, my replacement part was easy to look up on the website and it was in the mail the same day.
I give my experience 5 stars, Thank you
william -
March 12, 2022
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Easy Repair
the clutch cable arrived on time, was exactly what I expected. it took about 15 minutes to install and the snow blower was back up and running.
Guest -
February 23, 2022
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Replacement cable
Cable was just what I needed. Now I don’t have to drag or push snow thrower through ridiculous snow drifts.
Guest -
February 14, 2022
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Right hand drive augar cable replace
Charlie
for model number 247889701
asked on 2023-03-14
Hello Charlie, Thank you for contacting us. We have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is Part Number: 946-04230B. We hope this information helps!
eReplacementParts Team March 14, 2023
I haven't gotten an answer to my question. Will this cable fit this Craftsman snow thrower? Thank you
Edmond
for model number Craftsman 247886912
asked on 2023-03-13
Hello Edmond, Thank you for your review. Yes, this part will fit model 247886912. We hope this helps you.
eReplacementParts Team March 13, 2023
Will this part fit my snowthrower?
Edmond
for model number 247886912
asked on 2023-03-12
Hello Edmond, Thank you for your inquiry. We have researched the model number you have provided and confirm that this part will fit your model. Good luck with your repair.
eReplacementParts Team March 12, 2023
Will this cable fit my craftsman snow blower model 247.888740
Roy
for model number 247.888740
asked on 2023-03-06
Hello Roy, thank you for your question. No, Our research finds the correct cable is 946-04528B. Clutch cable connects the control lever to the clutch in the drive system in the Snow blower. We are pleased to have been able to help.
eReplacementParts Team March 06, 2023
Will this fit my Snowblower?
Jason
for model number 24788957
asked on 2023-02-09
Hello Jason, Thank you for contacting us. We have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is Part Number:946-04230B. We hope this is what you were looking for!
eReplacementParts Team February 09, 2023
Serial # 1G201880422. I need the drive wheel cable. I am unsure of the correct number.
Byron
for model number 31am63ff752
asked on 2022-12-27
Hello Byron, Thank you for your inquiry. We have researched the model you have provided and show the compatible part number is 946-05067. Good luck with your repair.
eReplacementParts Team December 27, 2022
will this part fit my model?
Kenneth
for model number 247.886910
asked on 2022-02-25
Hello Kenneth, thank you for your question. We have researched the model you have provided, and part number 946-04229B is the correct part for your unit. If you need help placing an order, our customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
eReplacementParts Team February 25, 2022
Is cable #946-04229B used for the auger control AND the drive clutch control, too?
Joe
for model number 247888301
asked on 2022-02-16
Hello Joe, Thank you for the question. The 946-04229B Cable attaches to the lever that goes to the clutch that is in the drive system. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
eReplacementParts Team February 16, 2022
Customer Repair Instructions ?
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Broken cable
Jeff - March 31, 2017
👍 5 of 7 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
Removed pulley cover, removed old cable and replaced with new.
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Clutch cable spring was broken.
Roy - March 26, 2017
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used
Old cable
Removed the protective cover from the under carriage. Loosened the tension pulley. Remove cable from said pulley. Then unhooked the hooked end from the clutch engagement handle.
New cable
Hooked, hooked end to the clutch handle. Hooked the tension spring to the clutch plate. Put cable around tension pulley. Tighten tensions pulley. Loosened tension bolts to adjust the tension. Tighten said bolts. Put the protective cover back. Working as expected.
Removed the protective cover from the under carriage. Loosened the tension pulley. Remove cable from said pulley. Then unhooked the hooked end from the clutch engagement handle.
New cable
Hooked, hooked end to the clutch handle. Hooked the tension spring to the clutch plate. Put cable around tension pulley. Tighten tensions pulley. Loosened tension bolts to adjust the tension. Tighten said bolts. Put the protective cover back. Working as expected.
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Drive cable at the handle end broke from the drive lever.
Thomas - January 14, 2018
👍 2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Removed the old cable and installed the new one. Job was not to bad to do. Take your time and things go well.
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Drive cable broke
Jerald - January 6, 2023
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, None
Parts Used
Removed bottom guard loosened tighter. Installed cable retightened tensioner and re installed guard.
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Drive cable broke.
John - January 5, 2023
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
removed broken cable and replaced with one provided by ereplacementparts.
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Everything went very well
william - March 12, 2022
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
I removed the lower cover of the snow blower to access the drive so that I could hook up the spring end of the cable after hooking the top to the drive handle, reinstalled the tensioner and away we go. very easy!
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Metal hook on end of drive cable that operates friction plate broke
Howard - February 4, 2022
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
Stood snowblower on open auger end
Removed bottom plate, loosened cable wheel
Removed cable from handle
Installed new cable in handle, and cable wheel
Pulled up on friction wheel , connected cable
Tightened cable wheel,replaced bottom plate
Removed bottom plate, loosened cable wheel
Removed cable from handle
Installed new cable in handle, and cable wheel
Pulled up on friction wheel , connected cable
Tightened cable wheel,replaced bottom plate
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Cables broke in wet heavy snow.
Darrell - December 14, 2021
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Removed old parts one at a time and replaced with new ones as I went. Replaced cutting edge and skid shoes as a precaution against future break downs. Simple and easy fix. It’s a 2007 model with a ton of time on it.
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Cable snapped
howard - September 21, 2021
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Parts Used
Removed cover plate and removed the broken cable from the clutch plate and reinstalled the new cable I unscrewwed the small pully wheel so I could thread the new cable up to the lever control and made tension adjustments the cable fit exactly they way it should and my machine runs like new now thanx ereplacement parts
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Clutch cable spring broke
Ralph - February 28, 2021
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, N/A
Parts Used
Removed Drive Clutch Cable with a pair of pliers, after draining the gas tank, tipped snow blower on the shoot, and connected new cable.
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