Cables
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Drive Control Cable (single speed)
To remove/replace the traction control cable:
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it to an
engine bolt.
2. Drain the fuel from the gas tank into an approved con-
tainer.
3. Tip the mower up to gain access to the underside of
the deck.
4. Remove the belt cover by following the steps
described in Chapter 2: Blade and Belt.
5. Set the mower down on a couple of wooden blocks.
6. Squeeze the tabs together on the cable jacket, using
a pair of pliers or a ford fuel line disconnect tool, and
push it through the clutch lever. See Figure 3.9.
7. Work the barrel end of the cable out of the slot on the
front sub-frame.
8. Disconnect the engine control cable from the handle
bar.
8a. Squeeze the tabs on cable jacket (on the bail
end of the cable) together using a pair of pliers
or a ford fuel line disconnect tool. Push the
cable through the bracket. See Figure 3.11.
9. Unhook the Z-fitting from the safety bail.
10. Unsnap the cable mounting bracket from the handle
bar.
11. Install the drive cable by following the previous steps
in reverse order.
12. Test run the mower in a safe area before returning it
to service.
Squeeze tabs together
Figure 3.9
Figure 3.10
Barrel end
Front sub-frame
Slot
Figure 3.11
Drive cable
Engine cable
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