How To Fix A Lawn Mower Cable Quick And Easy Low Cost
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- Опубліковано 22 бер 2020
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In this Video i will show you how i fix a lawn mower cable. its quick and easy, and at a low cost. all you need is the right bits to get the job done.
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Hi mick mowers what are the crimp size you use
Hi good vid Mick please could u tell me what the cable connectors are called cannot find then on eBay regards dennis
@@monsterdave321 1.5mm mate
@@monsterdave321 1.5 mate
@@dennishiggins314 dog leg z bends
Thanks, Mick! Used your method to renew a drive clutch cable on my Mountfield M3 mower. Worked a treat!
Good job... And cheaper too
Unintentionally a masterclass tutorial vid. Verbally clear without unnecessary comment. Cable renovation utilising universally obtainable components. Concise unencumbered camera shots demonstrating real money saving procedures. Bonus was, again unintentional, the little Tommy Cooper accidents that occur of course in a cluttered workshop of a creative guy. Thanks Mick, thumb up and subscription
Lol you made me laugh cup ball ball cup lol ta for watching
This video by Mick has saved me plenty of times with my mowers full credit to you for this one Mick , legend 😁👍
I was having a difficult time locating the proper cable assembly when I came across this video. I tried it and it worked like a charm ! thanks Mick , you saved the day !
Glad you found the video useful.. that's why I do them..
Thank you! The materials and techniques you suggested (especially the vice-crimping) worked *perfectly* for me, and only cost $3.45 US (~2.65 GBP) at the local big box hardware store...$0.35 per foot for 1/16" stainless steel uncoated wire rope, plus $1.70 for a package of 2 aluminum "ferrule and stop" sets.
Glad it work for ya ed..
Great video. Always enjoy tips on saving money and time.
Great way to fix a bad cable. I have a few machines that probably have bad cables that are to far gone so I may need to get some of those supplies. Thanks for showing me how to do this. Thanks for the video. Be safe over there. God Bless you all.
Hi.. no worries.. stay safe too..
i really enjoy that, i run into alot of cables that snapped off or broken like what you have there, now i have a solution for when i need to replace them.
Glad you found the video helpful.. its quick and easy.. thanks for the comment and support..
You sum it up in one word Mick, Brilliant!!
Hi mate.. hope your good.. stay safe over there
Thanks 👍😊 Mick good job 👍 look forward to see more Videos Dave thanks again
Yo yo no problems me old Mucker
Brilliant. Thanks Mick for all the tips and tricks .
Your welcome...
Picked up a Qualcast the other day with a snapped drive cable, was just about to order a new cable until I see this video, saved my self £30
Fantastic glad it has helped you out
Another great video thanks mick especially in these times
Your very welcome.. more to come.. please stay safe
Learned something new. I have the cable crimpers but did not know about the Dog Leg, Z . Good to have on hand. Will be a big time saver.
Stay safe, Joe Z
Hi bub.. glad you found one of my videos helpful.. hope all is good your end
That's a great way to fix the cable fast and cheap thanks for sharing
No worries.. stay safe
Thank you so much this is a very good idea!
Great little fix
Brilliant , cheers Mick I've been using electrical eyelet and all sorts lol , your fix is much better .cheers
No worries stay safe
Thanks for posting Mick great video. 👍
Your welcome cupcake
Very nice repair, Mick ! 👍
Thank you so much! Cost me $7CAD to fix the drive cable for my self-propelled mower and was able to pick up everything from Home Depot. Amazon sells the replacement cable for $50. More importantly, I now gained a new skill as I've never worked with steel rope before.
Fantastic.. glad my videos are helping people.. have a great day
What size cable did you buy ?
@@jw2par 1.5mm
1/16" galvanized steel cable and a bag of assorted crimp ends. The hardest part was working the WD40 into the old cable to remove it. Hope this helps.
@@puatric7197 I use braided cable for dead man's handle and solid core throttle
Awesome video mate great tip i will be using this way cheaper thank you for sharing
Your welcome mate
Hello and Happy New Year 2024 Mick from my City of TORONTO, Ontario, CANADA. Thank you kindly MICK for your sharing of practical fix of steel cables !
No worries
. Ta for watching mate
spot on repair with the cable fix mick will keep a eye out for the z bends
Cool Ronnie.
Cheers for the tip Mick.
Welcome mate.. hope it helps
Very nice repair my friend. Keep up the great work.
Hi mate.. ta very much.. hope your good.
Great fix mick well done
Ta mate
Magic mate,.. need to look into they things you use could save me a fortune.
That's what it is all about
Great tips, just spent a couple hours just trying to find the right cable online before I came here.
Hope you found it
@@themowerman Nope I gave up, tomorrow I will get some 1.5mm wire spool lol
@@erikbrage6441 if you are in the UK here you go www.screwfix.com/p/wire-rope-steel-1-5mm-x-20m/460FE?tc=VA9&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwo6GyBhBwEiwAzQTmczu1Gplv-sZbfCYFyU1qwfpb6Be-f79DUicuIXARujoseU5AVPMu8RoCh3YQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Great tip again mick 👍👍
Your well mate hope it helps
Awesome, I've been thinki'n on this for a while. Some of the Craftsman Dual function cables have now become too expensive for my blood and usually only one is broken..
Thanks Mick!
Your welcome mate
Such a great channel, cheers mick!
No worries brother
One of my favorite motors brother Mick 😊
Thanks mate
My self propelled cable shredded just short of the dogleg at the handle. I cut cable just below the shredded part and got some replacement cable. I added the cable by means of an electrical butt splice. I then replaced the dogleg with the same guage electrical eyelet which I also crimped on the end. In the hole where the dogleg went I installed a machine screw stationary and loosely attached the eyelet so it would rotate when squeezing the self propelled bar. Worked perfect.
Fantastic
Great job as always buddy cheers mark
Thanks mark.. hope your good
excllent job and video - thank you!
Your welcome mate
cheers for the vid mick !!
Your welcome
Great tip. Thank you..
Your welcome
Cracking vid Mick cables are expensive. Really enjoyed that one pal
Ta mate.. hope you and the family are well
Great tips great pro
No worries
well done and good video....keep it up, very useful video
Yo yo ....thanks .. ohhh I'm never going to shop lol having too much fun
Nice job Mick, that small bit of money to fix it gives peace of mind that the buyer will have a good mower that will last. I've also seen a guy on UA-cam Doublewide6 use mechanics wire as an even cheaper substitute.
Yeah mate I have seen his fix too.. very good
How's she goin'? That's a great idea for replacing the cables. Nice job!!! Take care!!
Ta mate and you take care too..
Great stuff.
Thanks
thank you
Nice one Mick.
Your welcome mate
Top job mate
Thanks mate
Good job mate.
Ta mate
Brilliant video Mick, what size (O D) Stainless Steel Cable is best? Many thanks
Thanks Micks very good information about Z Bend Cable now I need inforamtion for Conduit wire cable they sell by separate
What do you mean
HI I do the same as you,,, But i cut the cable i bit longer ,i slid one end in the handle hole & the other end in the hole in the brake i fold the cable and fastened them with 1.5 cable crimpers
good video Thanks Ed Loretto Ontario Canada
Hi ed. Thanks for watching. Hope all is good your end
Nice one mate I have used the use the for fixing the thottle cable on the motor bike lol when i was a kid lol but my ones where brass. Nice one mate good fix again. So Snobby sent you some did he rofl.😂 tc Mick look after yourself.✌👍
You too mate lock it down ..
I found some Z clips on this side of the pond that should make this repair even easier. The hole that you feed the cable into is open on both ends. No guessing on where to cut the cable, just feed it through, pull out the slack, and tighten the holding screw. Then snip the loose end to suit. There will be a few samples headed your way in about 10 days....
No way your a star.. thanks so much
Hey great video just what I was looking for a cable repair video thanks million
Good job
Ta mate
Thanks for that vid really helpful mick just a quick question what about the outer sleeve can I get that and if so what do I ask for and where cheers mate
Try this mate www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-brake-cable-outer-casing/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=5360431244&kpid=5360431244&Shopping+-+All+Products&|sieHLNro4_dm|mcrid|295292317327|mkw||mmt||mrd|5360431244uk|mslid||&mkwid=sieHLNro4_dm&pcrid=295292317327&prd=5360431244uk&pgrid=58852352866&ptaid=pla-522306636629&gclid=CjwKCAjwvOHzBRBoEiwA48i6AiR0ORB56wc4W3y64L9lvibbkuWkBavEYnPAVDSSLFT1mzRQ1sQRkxoCdScQAvD_BwE
i did this with my brute lawnmower,, works,, spent 4 dollars canadian
Wooo hooo that's a win brother
Heya Brother. WD40 is a Water Displacement product and evaporates over time. For a more effective lube of the cable, invest in Chain and Cable lube from one of the Motorcycle brands. They are designed and formulated to last a long time and help prevent binding. I always tell people who use WD40 as a lubricant, that unless it's one of the specialty WD40 formulas, all it is is a Water Displacement (hence the WD in WD40) chemical. Clean that Tool Box! Cheers Mate! Zip~
Ok mate I will have a look into it.. many thanks for the tip.. love the new torch and riley boy says thanks for his pennys
Hey! You Got It!!! Let me know when you get Snobby's stickers sent off to him. Enjoy the Torch. It's the best thing since sliced bread in my opinion and you're very welcome! I hope the pennies can get Riley Boy plenty of Kinder Eggs!! Cheers Mate! Zip~
@@ZippoVarga will post as soon as possible mate. I love the torch its wicked thanks
So much ezer doit that way 👍👍
Glad you think it good Doug.. stay safe over there mate
Those Z ends are nearly a fiver on eBay, what's those cable joiners called? Can't find them on eBay. Very interesting video by the way!!
I get my cable at our local hardware store 19 cents a foot works better than the original great video mick
Ta mate
What size cable!
Why not use old fashioned solid wire as was used for many years. Bend Z ends into the wire. No extra bits needed. A little more resistance pushing and pulling but with proper lubrication it lasts the life of the unit and some outlast the unit.
Well done Mick..but if you keep showing people how to fix their own mowers then they wont need you anymore..😂..nah..we will always need Mick!
Lol.. the gold thing is there will always be a percentage of people who will never want to fix them.. office workers and a like..
Hi Mick. Do you have idea where I can buy a blade boss for a challenge mower(it's the bright yellow model they made I think thru argos). I have tried different online sites but with no joy. I don't have many spares in my shed to try others.
Email me a photo of it mate with the make and model
Hi Mick and thanks for all the tips and tricks . Our man caves in Ireland would be very quiet without your help😂. I cant find the link for the stainless steel braided cable or the cable crimpers . Anyway i will do a Google search . Thanks again
1mm 1.5mm 2mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm 8mm Stainless Steel Wire Rope Cable Rigging Extra ASIN 316 A4 Marine Grade (Length: 5m, Diameter: 2mm) amzn.eu/d/a5he7Ks
Cretty-Meet 100pcs Aluminium Crimp Loop for 1.5 mm Wire Rope and Cable amzn.eu/d/4HIlccX
This is just what i need . Where can i get about 1 foot of cable and 1 of those crimping bullets as i have just my machine to fix ?
On eBay or Amazon Mate
Well done survivng the zombie appocolips,all the best to all the P,s stay safe, stay well,
Same to you mate
Hi Mick, just found you on you tube. Are cans of compressed air any good? Or can you recommend a decent, cheapish compressor (preferably electric). Cheers, keep up the good work.
You can just use a can mate
Did I hear snobby scrap picker mentioned in this video....lol👍
Yeah I ment to edit it out lol
Hi, the z bend attatchments I cannot find on amazon or ebay. Do they have specific name I'm wondering. Thank you
Here you go www.amazon.co.uk/Cable-Single-Hole-Fixing-Lawnmowers/dp/B00CUCOV9M/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=dog+leg+lawnmower&qid=1585486125&sr=8-1
Enjoy your videos Dude. Can I ask what size wire you use?
1.5mm mate.. hope your good
Thank you! A fan of your Tube channel!
Great video. What diameter/size of the new cable u used? Thanks
Hi.. 1.5 mm..
Thanks
Hi mick have you worked on Scag 30 Inch mowers ?
No mate
Hi mick I'm going to attempt this repair on my Honda. I've bought the z bend but cannot find the cable crimpers, you wouldn't have a link to some would you. Cheers
Here you go mate www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50pcs-1-5mm-Cable-Crimps-Aluminum-Sleeves-Cable-Wire-Rope-Clip-Fitting-Fad/382435567675?pageci=30302eb0-b5db-46e1-935a-1023b00416c0
Bought cheers I'll let you know how I get on.
Had a go today on my Honda paddock mower and it worked fantastically , thank for all your help getting the crimpers. I'll check your wish list.
what are those crimps to join the 2 cables called and where can i get them cheers
Here you go Cretty-Meet 100pcs Aluminium Crimp Loop for 1.5 mm Wire Rope and Cable www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088LJ16XD/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_fabc_WK48V7823SQPM8MPAG8K?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
As far as thickness of cable On my Toro Turfmaster cables are thicker than the ones on my Scag mowers
A normal cable is 1.5mm so going to 2mm or 2.5 will be fine
Where do you get your z bends from?
Here you go mate Stens Cable Z Bender amzn.eu/d/1veBxVa
Hi Micks, what gauge is the cable (6:08)?
Yo yo .. it's 1.5mm
Hi mick are you on fb, do you have a diaphram and gasket kit for 35 classic for sale and a big O ring for top of the carb hope your well cheers
You can get all the parts needed on Amazon mate
Hi mick do you know where I can find a Honda ivy deck regards tommy
Ebay brand new £100
I have one in stock for a 16in blade
Those £2 z clips seem to be closer to £3:70 now!!
Wow
Where do you get the Z bender from Mick?
Amazon mate
@@themowerman What are they called on there?
@@topconker2909 emailed you
I can't see your cable oiler very well, But i have one almost identical to yours, And the lube input is actually on the front of the device, And snoots straight thru the rubber inner seal and onto the cable. And the hole that your using is actually the holder for the inner rubber piece. I'm not saying your doing it wrong. I just can't see it very well.
No worries.. I was running out the other end very well so I was getting the oil cleaning the cable.. I will go back and have another look.. ta for the comment
I love fixing these buggers. Buying cables is a pain for me.
Why is it a pain? Can you not get it off of amozon
What mm is the cable? Cheers
1.5mm mate
Salvage parts suppose you even salvage used bike cable
If in good nick hand tip mick enjoyable watch watch yer digits in that vice 😂
Lol you know me mate health and safety first lol
15:47
Thanks for the video. However, links to the wire and the z bends you used would have been nice. You didn't say what style of z bend you had, all the ones I have seen require you to screw them on to the wire, but the crimp style you used look like there would be less chance of interference with surrounding parts. You also didn't say what gauge wire you used.
It was a great tutorial, but without more information about the parts you used, it unfortunately ruined it.
All you have to do mate is ask.. i.5mm cable. And here is the link Cretty-Meet 100pcs Aluminium Crimp Loop for 1.5 mm Wire Rope and Cable amzn.eu/d/aVoaz34
When I was pulling the old cable out of the housing it the cable broke broke off and part of it is stuck in the housing rusted. No way to get it out to reuse the cable housing. Any ideas for what I can do now?
Do you have a bit hanging out to put in a vise and pull it out ?
No nothing. It’s about a foot in and about a 4 inch section.
I had put it in the vice to give a good yank. It took me several yanks to get it to break loose. And it left some inside. Now I’m stuck. No housing. No mower and mounds of leaves to get mulched.
I got wd40 in it overnight, then put wire in to try to loosen up and push out the remaining section but no go.
@@heatherrubel6388 ok so all you can do is where the section is stuck is bend the cable backwards and forwards to try and loosen it up.. just enough to break up the rust.. them poke some cable in to remove it.. if that doesn't work then I would say a replacement is needed
What is a quid?
A pound
What mil is the cable?
1.5 mm
you should clean all that corrosion behind your lawn mower what you put the cable at bro that was not easy made it harder than it looks
You have the end of the cable at the deadmans handle the wrong way
Numbers ????
Numbers ?