This genuine OEM replacement part is used on walk behind/push mowers. This cable consists of a metal wire cable with z-type bent ends and rubberized cover/body. The control cable stops the blade when the control handle is released on walk-behind mowers. If the cable is broken it will cause the brake to not release even when the lever is pressed.
You may need pliers to complete this repair.
• First you want to see where tje old cable is attached to the motor assembly.
• Just remove the cable end there and install the new one,
• Now you can run the new cable up to the control handle
• Then just as the old cable, put the z-shaped end through the hole in the control handle
• Once both ends are attached, just push the upper mount assembly of the old cable out of the hole in the upper handle
• Tie the cable in place just as the old one was, but leave enough clearance and free play to avoid over-bending and breaking the new cable
Control Cable 946-04661A
OEM part for: Yard Machines, MTD, Yard Man, Troy-Bilt
Part Number: 946-04661A









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Product Description ?
- 37.5-inch casing length, 51-inch total length
- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.10 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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This Control Cable will fit the following 517 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Bolens
- Craftsman
- Cub Cadet
- MTD
- Murray
- Troy-Bilt
- Yard Machines
- Yard Man
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower
This part replaces obsolete part #: 946-04661A_wasmerged, 746-04661A, 946-04661
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This article will walk you step-by-step through the process of replacing a control cable in a Troy-Bilt lawn mower. ...
November 22, 2013
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