How to Adjust a Lawnmower Cable

Quick & Easy!
Lawnmower Cables & how to PROPERLY adjust them.
Most people take the cable & tie a small knot into it, which will shorten the cable. This isn't the proper way to make a cable adjustment & will end up damaging the cable, causing it to fail much earlier than anticipated.
In today's video, I'll show you how to properly make a cable adjustment!
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[@neilphilip2320]

I lost count of he number of times I mounted and dismounted the carb on one of these before establishing that it wasn't the carb! Then I found the kill switch but couldn't see a cable adjustment - until your video! Thanks!

[@michaelrischbieter3678]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video! I was able to adjust out the slack...although on my older cable there was actually wound metal under the outer plastic cable, but I was still able to do essentially what you did. Just saved me a $12 cable! Same as others have commented...one pull and it started immediately!

[@American_Oppa]

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I was looking for! I was able to finish the lawn before the rain moved in! God Bless!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@jackconlin8797]

Great video , found this over the weekend and adjusted the lawn mower cable yesterday, running great now and I don’t need a second person to help out in starting it

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mr1972Dean]

Followed your directions and it started on the first pull. Thanks for the tip!

[@mcsmama]

OMG, this is brilliant! Thanks so much... really wish I'd known about this a few years ago before someone helped me by tying a knot, because now I am on here trying to find videos on changing a broken cable! 🙃God bless!😇
[4.26.2023]

[@jeffreybaba4155]

Thank you for the advice that's what I was having on my lawn mower I kept thinking it was in the carburetor because the mower would start and shut off.

[@dannmetivier857]

Thank you. I have to replace the cable as my is broken. How do I take the cable end by engine off?

[@andre7733]

Thankyou for this, it is exactly whats happening to my lawnmower, I will try this today :)

[@shaggyda2758]

Thank-You for taking your time & giving us that good-tip!

[@royroyzflix2283]

Top marks for incredibly useful, and accurate info. Cheers !!

[@johnr.6029]

Exactly the info I needed to fix my mower after checking everything else. Thank you.

[@rossfricke2010]

great video & great sound, noticeably satisfying 👏

[@gbwnab1]

Great tip- Solved my problem!!!

[@minhtamducnguyen3070]

Lucky to see this video. Thanks you so much, sir!

[@charliecamilleri1162]

Yep thanks for the tip...this has been and issue with my mower for about a year...all fixed now..👍

[@OPkid85]

Thanks! Worked great for mine

[@adquilantang]

I learned something new. I wish I had known about this years ago when my brother-in-law asked me to check out his lawn mower since I tend to be able to fix things. I had checked everything else,this probably is what it was too. I was determined to to get it running, just to Simply say that I had figured out what it was. That was the only thing I didn't check, didn't even cross my mind that it would make a difference. Thanks . Good info to have for the future.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@gregwhiteart2696]

Bro!! It freaking worked!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@dennywiederien9925]

Thanks,, great video

[@jinksonyou]

That was awesome, thanks for sharing that! Cheers from Canada eh liked & subscribed

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@woodbourneuke]

Terrific!!! Thank you!

[@user-en2if2rf8n]

Great tip thanks.

[@davidbegley6553]

Thanks Bro. Very helpful.

[@bozomartin3191]

Great tip!! Who knew? Wish I knew about this a very long time ago. I thought this might help me with increasing the self-propel speed on a TroyBilt mower but it didn't work like I was hoping. Is it possible that transmission has internally just worn out to extent that it will never increase speed? It appears that the tension is maxed out and it is just way too slow. I have a Cub Cadet with similar problem but have not spent enough time on it to come to conclusion and will try your tip to see if it helps. Thanks.

[@ThePieman1972]

Thanks! Saves me a huge headache

[@robertgomez5251]

Great tip , I'm going to use your idea today , keep your videos coming

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@darrinsmith2571]

Thanks Bro! I'm going to try this!

[@russb3816]

I honestly didnt know this. Awesome tip. Thanks for sharing

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@jameskennerly9748]

Awesome thank you for the information!! 😊

[@davidstill754]

Thank you for posting this. I had no idea that was possible.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@isaiahmendoza7111]

Just the vid I was looking for

[@joev3315]

Thanks great tip, Great video , thanks for sharing . , and stay safe during these trying times

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching Joe, you as well!

[@scotroyce6560]

my cousin she gave me three mowers to fix for her and this is one of the problems.this is very helpful Thank You

[@kristoffernor897]

Super helpful. Thanks

[@waynestefinashen239]

Excellent tip that will save many of your subscribers or viewers mucho dolleros, this video alone should boost your subscriber numbers. You have the most concise, organised and well edited videos on line. I should know since the pandemic hit i have been watching every small engine repair video on UA-cam. I know that all the barber shops are closed as non essential business but a beard trim would be OK!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

LOL the beard stays until it gets warmer, thanks for watching!!

[@sinabagherisarvestani8924]

@@EliminatorPerformance hi man I'm having problems finding where my cable connects to , maybe you can help me out , the video is on my channel

[@paulm3481]

Thanks great tip.

[@mm166]

Awesome video, thank you!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@rameshpersaud7131]

Great job thanks again for thinking/caring for others about

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@andrewwoodward6560]

Great tip and the knot in the cable was funny ! 👍

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertmcmahon2744]

Didn't know of such an adjustment.🤔 Thank you 👌

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@adamopel5702]

I just love your tips👏

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@gregorysattler7021]

Great Tip! I'll try that on the next cable repair.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertkirbow7855]

Thanks man your video helped a lot. My mower started right up thanks again

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@bds123087]

I just discovered you and you have some awesome videos!! Thank you

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@stealthy3000]

Thanks man

[@bashirbayati4810]

Spot on you just answered my enquiry. Thanks a lot

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@phillipramsay2419]

Dude !! You are a Genius...going to see if it works right now ...thanks!!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@shaneharvey6767]

I’m glad I watched this!!! Thanks for posting this video. I’ve been having issues for about year. Quick and easy repair. One pull and it started right up. Phew! 👍👍👍🍻

[@MrMultitool]

My cable broke today Luckily I was able to find an exact replacement. That's a great tip.

[@robertmailhos8159]

Great advice there for fixing that problem 👍😊

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@benberza9664]

Thank so much , great job

[@joeramirez3445]

Very good!

[@petersallander2455]

Cool good to know I would have pick up new cable. You saved me some money thank you.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@mattstentz5074]

I thought I was going to have to pull the carb till I saw this video,worked perfectly.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@apex_faze3345]

Thanks for this vid.

[@brucel.6078]

Never seen that before!! Good idea thanks!!!👍

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[@dontGMOwithme]

Thanks good tip!

[@darrinmcclure1196]

Thanks for sharing... going to try it later today.... : )

[@chlalexterieur4026]

ty very much!!

[@robertyearian227]

Thanks eliminate great tip

[@travsudz4544]

Thank you dude, my cable is loose, will try this.

[@zenmodo]

Any negative reviews on this are stupid. This is a great "hack" that works. Thanks!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesfranco9153]

Really is the casing in the cable shorting the cable. is the inside of the casing griping the cable so that in wont move when you adjust the end cap no right so its really stupid video does not help at all

[@savipv8491]

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[@MrJamesTimmons]

Freaking brilliant. Thanks man.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@andrewnorton6663]

THANKS DUDE!!!!

[@bonniewilliams9171]

We had to buy a new cable that was supposed to be for our old mower and put it on but apparently it is way longer. Do you know if it can be shortened?

[@KillingWorldwide]

I really hope this works, I was telling myself "oh jeez just about one more inch" thanks for the video

[@johnfoles2715]

Crazy but this just happened today to me, thanks soooooo much

[@jesusaguero2569]

I fixed it 😊. Thank you

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@dantheriot7045]

Excellent didn't know this

[@stuartturnbull4112]

Good tip. Thank you.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@boblombardi9397]

Thank You.....really helpful

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@jerrycarter4753]

THANK YOU I DIDNT KNOW THAT SCREWD OUT THANK YOU AGAIN I WILL TRY THAT I JUST BOUGHT A NEW CABLE

[@klink88]

How would I adjust the throttle cable on my Lawn-Boy model 10324? It does not have the threaded caps on the end of the cable. The cable does not move far enough to move the carb into the choke position.

[@nitronation4209]

I love your videos my favorite content

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@ChochiLuko]

I tried modeling the brake cable with a copper cable about the same width as the coil inside the black cable housing but it just doesn't excert enough force to push the blade brake lever toward the motor bracket.
Does the black cable housing have something to do with the wire coil being able push the lever when you pull it with the control handle?
what prevents us from just using a sturdy wire coil without housing?
I want to understand how this works before I buy a replacement cable.
Any help would be appreciate.
Thanks.

[@rudyjrhinojosa1424]

What!? No beer 🍻 during the making of this video.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

I don't drink alcohol! Thanks for watching!

[@cherokeefiddler]

Good Tip!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@dfields9511]

great tip

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@donvoll2580]

Good day Interesting . never knew that. Thanks for now

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@no-onesbusiness3093]

So my question is, how does one remove the cable at the throttle end? The fitting you show unthreading is wedged in that groove to a point I can’t remove it without the possibility of damaging or destroying it.

[@kevincole7044]

I've watched two different videos and they don't show how to remove it. I guess, I'll try it until it breaks. Great video, but a lot of times they skip step one.

[@jyphc1679]

Can you do video maintenance on the pressure washer please thanks

[@ronz101]

Thanks!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for the support

[@tobradex2]

but i do thank you for your vid, it was helpful.

[@fitter70]

Great tip I changed the carburetor spark plug new air filter new fuel line still wouldn't start. Turned out I had a broken kill switch cable. Just had to push the kill switch a little more by hand and it started right up.

[@bal2202]

Great video tutorial.. Will this work for self propelled drive cables?

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Yes they should as long as they have the similar end

[@ryangeraets8520]

This is the video I’ve been searching for. Thank you!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@70sGamer]

very helpful video! usually takes a few vids til you find a good one! gonna try this and see if it works for me.

[@rustypancamo9606]

Help me out, please! Craftsman mower. Brake holding flywheel and crankshaft from spinning? Mechanic turned it sideways, spun the blade, and said it was a "bent crankshaft". I don't think so........it turns by hand. Not "hydro lock". I removed the spark plug, and "dry". Yes, has oil in crank case! No gusher comes out of plug hole. I'm thinking the brake cable needs adjustment and all will be well. What do you think? (This all began with a loose blade bolt. Changed blade and tightened.)

[@EliminatorPerformance]

You can manually release the flywheel brake on the engine. Remove the engine cover and you should be able to see it. Either that or you have a sheared flywheel key

[@chrisssmallengines7163]

Spring is finally here .Work in warmer temps . With everyone home it is going to be busy .

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Yes most definitely, thanks for watching!

[@petefroud5308]

Neat trick .

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks Pete!

[@ChochiLuko]

can someone please explain how a control cable works?
It's not like pulling a string from the control handle to the blade brake lever.
How can pulling the control cable cause the blade brake lever to be pushed toward the z end attached to the motor bracket?
Is force being applied of the plastic end the wire goes through?
I've been trying to figure this out all day.
Thanks.

[@mickeyrat1297]

Thanks, it will help a lot more if you kindly do it step by step, otherwise it's hard to actually put it into practice. Thank you 😅

[@billmurphy7310]

I adjusted mine on both ends and voila started right up. It was a brand new cable and i was getting frustrated. Almost tried the knot solution. Old cable rusted tight over the winter.

[@sabrinaspires4824]

Do you have to remove the cable to adjust it or did you just do that for video clarity?

[@EliminatorPerformance]

You only really have to remove the end, then twist it out, then pop it back in

[@jimtripp8982]

how do you physically remove the cable from the mounting bracket

[@EliminatorPerformance]

You need to pinch the 2 retaining tabs in, and pull at the same time

[@jasperjones6962]

I replace my Husqvarna AWD drive cable twice both times it frayed and broke off down near the bottom within an hour. Both cables were installed same as the original cable that lasted 9 years.

[@themowerman]

good one mate, i also like cutting the cable and fitting a z bend to the end works a treat too

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@danmitchell3758]

Would this work for throttle cable too? I hav push mower with a drive assist. The cable has stretched and now does not drive when I grip the handle.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

It's possible, but it all depends on the design. It's worth a try.

[@billffitch1787]

Hi Dan, just thought I’d put my .02 in as well...when my mower didn’t engage the drive assist, I had to dive a little deeper to find out that my drive belt had failed.
Lotsa good vids on YT helped me to repair. Hope your issue got solved with the cable adjustment trick. Cheers, Bill

[@GTRclanGaming]

Love this vid. I have an exmark 30 push somehow had issues with blade RPM. Thought the PTO cable was stretched, replaced it but it still boggs down in medium grass when I know it shouldn't. All I have to do is take my finger and lift up on the cable making the tighter and the rpms go up. I'm definitely going to check this out. Hopefully that cable has this option. Kills me that two locations looked at and neither could figure out why. Thanks again. I stumbled upon your videos and they are really helpful.