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30-60 minutes
This is a Genuine Manufacturer Approved replacement part used on some Push Lawn Mowers. This part is sold individually. The Traction Cable engages drive wheels on the lawn mowers. It is connected to the Traction Bail and then attached to the traction bracket near the transmission.
Traction Cable 105-1844
OEM part for: Toro
Part Number: 105-1844
$27.40
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
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Great part Exact fit.
Received this part within 3 days ..
Excellent quality replaced original traction cable. Another satisfied, customer.
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October 23, 2023
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Exactly what I needed!
Fast shipping. Easy fix. Self-propelled works again.
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October 17, 2023
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Right parts
The parts I ordered were exactly right and good quality. Shipping was very quick
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July 17, 2023
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Lawn mower self propelled cable.
This was the right part and it fits like it should. Arrived in just a couple of days.
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June 28, 2023
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Experiance went well, great part, delivery timely, instal easy.
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June 27, 2022
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Fit perfect, problem fixed.
It took a little bit of time to install, not a difficult job, and definitely would recommend eReplacementParts.
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Excellent as alwaya
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Easy repair
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The traction cable hook at the handle end broke; needed to replace the whole traction cable
Eric - November 11, 2015
👍 51 of 55 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Adjustable Wrench, Needle nose Pliers, Vise Grip Pliers
Parts Used
As always, ensure mower is unstartable (disconnect spark plug) before attempting repairs. Set mower on it\'s right side (as you\'re standing behind the mower) for the following repairs.
1. Remove the left rear wheel adjacent to the point where the cable spring attaches.
2. Take off the bolt holding the side of the Brace Plate (part number J-25 on the Rear Axle diagram, it\'s really a metal bar across the rear of the housing) off from the same left side as the wheel from step 1. Move the bar away from the area where the spring attaches.
3. Unhook the spring from the axle assembly.
4. Pop off the plastic hole cover (Plug Dome, part I-27) to give more room to remove the old cable.
5. Remove the spring end of the old cable from the mower housing by pulling it out from the top of the housing. Loosen the screw on the Upper Anchor-Cable attachment (part H-17) and slide out the remaining upper end of the cable by pulling it down toward the housing. Discard the old cable.
6. Insert new cable spring from the top of the mower housing.
7. Using needlenose pliers, attach spring to axle assembly hole. (A lot easier said than done, but it eventually goes in.)
8. Put WD-40 on all parts.
9. Pop the plastic re-inforcement part on the new cable into the housing hole. Slide it over and reattach Plug Dome.
10. Re-attach Brace Plate from Step 2 with bolt onto housing.
11. Re-attach wheel from Step 1. Set mower upright.
12. Slide upper end of cable through Upper Anchor-Cable attachment from the bottom. Do not tighten yet. Pull it through until you can complete the next step.
13. Insert top end of traction cable (metal hook end) into handle hole.
14. With mower handle in non-started position, pull Traction Cable from below the Upper Anchor-Cable attachment until it is taught above the Upper Anchor-Cable attachment. Tighten screw on Upper Anchor-Cable attachment. Ensure cable functions correctly when you depress the power handle.
15. Repair complete!
1. Remove the left rear wheel adjacent to the point where the cable spring attaches.
2. Take off the bolt holding the side of the Brace Plate (part number J-25 on the Rear Axle diagram, it\'s really a metal bar across the rear of the housing) off from the same left side as the wheel from step 1. Move the bar away from the area where the spring attaches.
3. Unhook the spring from the axle assembly.
4. Pop off the plastic hole cover (Plug Dome, part I-27) to give more room to remove the old cable.
5. Remove the spring end of the old cable from the mower housing by pulling it out from the top of the housing. Loosen the screw on the Upper Anchor-Cable attachment (part H-17) and slide out the remaining upper end of the cable by pulling it down toward the housing. Discard the old cable.
6. Insert new cable spring from the top of the mower housing.
7. Using needlenose pliers, attach spring to axle assembly hole. (A lot easier said than done, but it eventually goes in.)
8. Put WD-40 on all parts.
9. Pop the plastic re-inforcement part on the new cable into the housing hole. Slide it over and reattach Plug Dome.
10. Re-attach Brace Plate from Step 2 with bolt onto housing.
11. Re-attach wheel from Step 1. Set mower upright.
12. Slide upper end of cable through Upper Anchor-Cable attachment from the bottom. Do not tighten yet. Pull it through until you can complete the next step.
13. Insert top end of traction cable (metal hook end) into handle hole.
14. With mower handle in non-started position, pull Traction Cable from below the Upper Anchor-Cable attachment until it is taught above the Upper Anchor-Cable attachment. Tighten screw on Upper Anchor-Cable attachment. Ensure cable functions correctly when you depress the power handle.
15. Repair complete!
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Traction cable broke at the handle, Model 20017
Paul - June 5, 2016
👍 31 of 35 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
If you are like me and never paid attention to where the cable attached at the handle, the repair could take much longer than necessary. Other posts on this site address the removal and attachment of the cable from under the machine. What these posts do not address are two (2) issues that could have made the repair much easier.
One: When attaching the new cable to the transmission, rather than only bringing the spring far enough to try attach the spring/hook into that small hole on the lever that controls the transmission, pull enough cable through so that you can easily attach the spring/hook into the hole form the underside of the lever. Once attached just fish the excess cable back through the opening on the mower deck.
Two: The curved end of the cable that attaches at the handle does NOT attach at the same location on the left side of the handle as does the cable on the right side of the handle. If you attach to this location the mower will only move forward when you pull back on the handle. The cable attaches underneath the sliding handle. You will see a lever under the handle that it will attach to.
One: When attaching the new cable to the transmission, rather than only bringing the spring far enough to try attach the spring/hook into that small hole on the lever that controls the transmission, pull enough cable through so that you can easily attach the spring/hook into the hole form the underside of the lever. Once attached just fish the excess cable back through the opening on the mower deck.
Two: The curved end of the cable that attaches at the handle does NOT attach at the same location on the left side of the handle as does the cable on the right side of the handle. If you attach to this location the mower will only move forward when you pull back on the handle. The cable attaches underneath the sliding handle. You will see a lever under the handle that it will attach to.
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Lawn mower traction cable (the cable that controls the drive wheels) broke on my Toro Personal Pace mower.
Leonard - May 3, 2017
👍 13 of 14 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Take note of how the old cable is routed (important)
Removed the old cable by
using a socket wrench to remove the cable hold from the handle bar,
Removed the Z clip by hand,
Turned the mower on it's side and used a screwdriver to remove the cover for the access hole
Removed the cable spring from the transmission clip
Removed the cable hold from the mower deck using pliers (had to use a good deal of force)
Ran new cable (spring side) through the deck access hole
Attached cable spring to transmission clip (somewhat difficult because of limited access)
Run cable through cable guide on handle post
Run cable through cable hold that will attach to handle bar post but do not attach it to the handle bar post yet
Attach Z end to handle bar
Push cable hold onto the hole in the mower deck (will snap in)
Make sure cable is routed correctly
Reattach cable hold to handle bar post
Make sure you do this in the correct sequence otherwise you will find yourself taking it apart and redoing it. This is the first time I had to make this repair and as such, it was a learning experience, if I have to do it again it will go easier and faster. This is a good repair to do yourself. Be aware that when you have the mower on it's side it will likely leak a little oil and gas, so it's good to do with an empty or near empty tank and be sure to check the oil level when you are finished.
Removed the old cable by
using a socket wrench to remove the cable hold from the handle bar,
Removed the Z clip by hand,
Turned the mower on it's side and used a screwdriver to remove the cover for the access hole
Removed the cable spring from the transmission clip
Removed the cable hold from the mower deck using pliers (had to use a good deal of force)
Ran new cable (spring side) through the deck access hole
Attached cable spring to transmission clip (somewhat difficult because of limited access)
Run cable through cable guide on handle post
Run cable through cable hold that will attach to handle bar post but do not attach it to the handle bar post yet
Attach Z end to handle bar
Push cable hold onto the hole in the mower deck (will snap in)
Make sure cable is routed correctly
Reattach cable hold to handle bar post
Make sure you do this in the correct sequence otherwise you will find yourself taking it apart and redoing it. This is the first time I had to make this repair and as such, it was a learning experience, if I have to do it again it will go easier and faster. This is a good repair to do yourself. Be aware that when you have the mower on it's side it will likely leak a little oil and gas, so it's good to do with an empty or near empty tank and be sure to check the oil level when you are finished.
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The Traction-Cable parted in the middle
clifford - September 26, 2016
👍 8 of 11 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set
Parts Used
I found out that I needed to set my mower on a pair of saw-horses to make the underside of the mower more accessible. After dropping the spring end of the cable through the access hole of the mower body I eventually maneuvered the spring into place with a pair of needle nose pliers. After that it was only a matter of attaching the other end to the press bar and then wire-tying the cable into place.
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Only a bit of difficulty with hooking the end of cable through eyelet.
Daniel - September 13, 2018
👍 5 of 6 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Adjustable Wrench, None
Parts Used
With the mower on its side, I ran the cable through pass in the lower deck and with a little effort hooked the bracket through eyelet. After that part, it was a breeze. Just attached the cable stop and hooked other end to the moving handle mechanism to ensure a taunt cable finish. And after that I checked it out with much satisfaction, it was like new again.
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Traction cable broke
Charles - June 11, 2017
👍 3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Hard
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
1. Remove back left wheel
2. Disconnected wheel bracket from frame
3. Remove broken cable
4. Install new cable
5. Hook end of spring to arm
6. Reattach wheel bracket
7. Put wheel in place
2. Disconnected wheel bracket from frame
3. Remove broken cable
4. Install new cable
5. Hook end of spring to arm
6. Reattach wheel bracket
7. Put wheel in place
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Traction cable broke
Gary - May 6, 2022
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Took off the broken traction cable. It was confusing at first. I couldn’t figure out how the cable was through the hole near the mower, then I noticed a slit just big enough for the cable to fit through. After that it came together pretty easy.
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The traction cable broke and the cutout fell out and was cut up
Dirk - October 27, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
1) took out a small plug
2) rolled mover over
3) removed old cable with a long nose vice grip
4) place the new cable onto the traction mechanism
5) connected the top of the cable to the handle
6) adjusted the cable to make the forward motion correct.
2) rolled mover over
3) removed old cable with a long nose vice grip
4) place the new cable onto the traction mechanism
5) connected the top of the cable to the handle
6) adjusted the cable to make the forward motion correct.
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Lawn Mower Self Propel cable broke
Robert - October 21, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
1. Disconnect the spark plug.
2. Measured cable length. Removed deck plug and cable above the deck and disconnected the spring from below the deck.
3. Remove the rear plastic chute assemble four nuts/bolts and two top deck screw(to allow easy access for spring installation).
4. Installed spring below deck and cabling above deck.Install deck plug.
5. Adjusted cable length to original dimensions.
6. Installed rear plastic chute assembly.
7. Reconnected spark plug and readjusted cabling length for appropriate personal pace operations.
2. Measured cable length. Removed deck plug and cable above the deck and disconnected the spring from below the deck.
3. Remove the rear plastic chute assemble four nuts/bolts and two top deck screw(to allow easy access for spring installation).
4. Installed spring below deck and cabling above deck.Install deck plug.
5. Adjusted cable length to original dimensions.
6. Installed rear plastic chute assembly.
7. Reconnected spark plug and readjusted cabling length for appropriate personal pace operations.
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Cables were broken
Todd - July 4, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
removed old cables by removing bolts that held them in place
installed new cables and replaced blots and nuts
Adjusted cable position as needed and tighten nut that held cable in place
installed new cables and replaced blots and nuts
Adjusted cable position as needed and tighten nut that held cable in place
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