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15-30 minutes
Throttle Control 56-7220
OEM part for: Toro
Part Number: 56-7220
$81.22
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This Throttle Control will fit the following 27 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:
- Lawn Tractor Parts
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too expensive -- does not fit
part would not fit because the handle was too big
James -
June 6, 2019
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Engine throttle control melted away by grounded battery.
Mark - June 10, 2022
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
1. Removed remaining cable from engine.
2. Ran cable thru supports and installed end into the throttle slid control.
3. Pop the old knob off of the old lever
4. Remove throttle mounting bolts.
5. Hold the new lever securely, use BOTH thumbs and POP the knob off and back feed the lever thru the mounting slot.
6. Install the mounting bolts and tighten.
7. Test start engine and operate the throttle thru operating range to set the cable sheave holdment bracket.
8. Recycle old cable, and restow tools.
2. Ran cable thru supports and installed end into the throttle slid control.
3. Pop the old knob off of the old lever
4. Remove throttle mounting bolts.
5. Hold the new lever securely, use BOTH thumbs and POP the knob off and back feed the lever thru the mounting slot.
6. Install the mounting bolts and tighten.
7. Test start engine and operate the throttle thru operating range to set the cable sheave holdment bracket.
8. Recycle old cable, and restow tools.
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Throttle cable frozen
Mark - May 5, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Nutdriver, claw hammer and vise
Parts Used
1. Removed throttle cable from Toro 8-32.
2. Ball on throttle lever would not pull off. Cut away with Dremel.
3. Attempted to lubricate and free old cable, but not able
4. Ordered replacement part. Part arrived with no instructions and lever ball in place. The ball did not want to pull off. Must be removed for installation. Called for advice, but no info available. Placed throttle lever in vice and carefully pulled off the ball with a small claw hammer.
5. Installed throttle cable, replaced ball and connected cable to carb. Adjusted clamp on carb to ensure proper range of movement to include choke.
2. Ball on throttle lever would not pull off. Cut away with Dremel.
3. Attempted to lubricate and free old cable, but not able
4. Ordered replacement part. Part arrived with no instructions and lever ball in place. The ball did not want to pull off. Must be removed for installation. Called for advice, but no info available. Placed throttle lever in vice and carefully pulled off the ball with a small claw hammer.
5. Installed throttle cable, replaced ball and connected cable to carb. Adjusted clamp on carb to ensure proper range of movement to include choke.
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