How to fix any push mower with a broken kill/control cable which causes it to have no fire
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Welcome back to Chickanic! The first thing to check on your push mower when you have no fire is your kill/control cable. Today we go over how to diagnose, how to find the correct part for replacement and how to fix it all by yourself!
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My mower lives in wet western Washing---ton outside with no cover in the car port, never had to replace the control cable, the little plastic lock clip snapped off, but a hose clamp fixed that problem, the biggest problem I find with mowers are the cheap thin mower decks that like to rust out,, :(
If you are struggling read this~ I know I’m young but I would just like to say that, In 7th grade I was in a very dark place. I couldn’t feel much emotion and I HAD thoughts of revenge and other things. But God saved me, He gave me the people in my life and He showed Himself to me. Even in my darkest days He was there with me, He never left me. One day while I was in bed I started to pray with my hand to the sky and I felt something holding my hand. At that very moment I knew it was Him. I repent of all of the sins I have committed. I am ready to begin a new life with Him. There is still time go repent love one another and believe in Christ for He will forgive you❤️ He helped me in hard times and he will help you too:). Just pray! I will pray for you! Pls pin so more people can see!
Thank you, Bre. You saved my bacon with this video. You made the repair seem easy, but I'd have never figured it out on my own. I have this exact same Troy-Bilt mower, and it's still my favorite all-time push mower due to its light weight, solid reliability (okay, the control cable snapped, but the cable lasted for years), and easy DIY service. Compared to my much more expensive but too-complex self-propel BBC Honda HRX217, I'd take this TB in an *even swap* every time.
If you are struggling read this~ I know I’m young but I would just like to say that, In 7th grade I was in a very dark place. I couldn’t feel much emotion and I HAD thoughts of revenge and other things. But God saved me, He gave me the people in my life and He showed Himself to me. Even in my darkest days He was there with me, He never left me. One day while I was in bed I started to pray with my hand to the sky and I felt something holding my hand. At that very moment I knew it was Him. I repent of all of the sins I have committed. I am ready to begin a new life with Him. There is still time go repent love one another and believe in Christ for He will forgive you❤️ He helped me in hard times and he will help you too:). Just pray! I will pray for you! Pls pin so more people can see!
You’re a good teacher , thanks
Thanks for watching!
yes a very good teacher!
Omg! I have been watching video after video, but none helped me with what I was looking for to help me repair my own mower. I almost gave up but googled a lil more & then I found you. You are exactly who I was looking for. This is exactly the issue I'm having. And, that the first thing you started off with & the entire video was about it. Straight to the point, simple instructions, the tools needed & the correct name of the part. I will be doing this, this weekend & I will come back and let you know how it turned out. Ttyl for now.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽for me. I should do well because I've worked on cars before & this looks pretty easy.🙌🏾
Hey Chickanic another helpful video, thankyou. Woke up at 3.30am Queensland time to catch you on Micks Mowers on Saturday. Love your work 😁
Aw! Thanks Greg!
@@Chickanic Are you planning to video the Poulan chainsaw soon ? Looking forward to that one. 👍
Kill wires have killed more mowers than anything, except maybe ethanol fuel. Thanks. Good video
Thanks for this one. I've never had to replace that cable but now I know what to do. Being a preventive freak, I may go ahead and do it anyway.
Great informative video. Most of my customers have no Idea what that cable does. Sometimes I get older machines with cables that are stretched and won't pull the switch open enough to unground the kill wire .
You really explained this well. I found the part & ordered it but i wasn't able to figure out that clip by the motor! Im going to go try it again. Thanks!
I thought my problem with a tight cable would be too complicated for a UA-cam fix, but your suggestion to put lubricant in the sheath worked! Initially I thought the brake mechanism could be "stuck" as it was difficult to move by pulling on the lever and spring manually. Thank you Chickanic - I'll seek your advice again I'm sure for another small engine problem that arises!
Well now that was a interesting video and I don't think I ever had to replace that cable before but if I ever need to I can do it now.
I watched several videos on how to replace this cable before I found your video. The other videos just didnt make things clear on how to remove the old cable or replace the new cable. Yours is by FAR the best, most instructive, easy to understand video of all of them. I can confidently say that I can replace my own kill cable on my lawn mower. I appreciate your advice also on how to avoid this problem from happening again. I never knew any of that! Thank you!!! I will subscribe to your channel for more tips on how to repair things. Great video!
I agree, I watched a couple others and hers is by far the best for all the reasons you addressed. I think I can do it if I can just find the cable now!
I've been doing that repair for years and that was by the book all the way you rock girl
Beautiful and smart! Doesn't get any better!!
always check your videos when i have a problem, you have been a big help to me. my control cable was frozen and i bought a new one. it moves the lever very little and the engine wont start. pry it some and it works. tried unscrewing the ends but it still dosent move the lever far enough. at a loss.
Cheers Chickanic, very helpfull clips and nuggets of info like to always have the cable part number as there are virtually hundreds of different styles of cable out there. Thank you.
Awesome advice! I actually have a mower in my shop now that needs to have the Control Cable replaced.
Thank you so much, this helped me fix my lawn mower! You were right, the control cable was tight after not using it all winter and I forced it and snapped it. I will lubricate it next time 👍
Brand new Briggs and Stratton mower straight out the vox and my brake control wasn't even connected. You saved me a lot of time and money! Thank you! Liked and subscribed!
Great instruction video!
Thanks as always for sharing!
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Well if you are working on multi- cylinder engines and you have one or more misfiring once in a while it may go unnoticed, but you let one of these one cylinder jobs misfire, then you have to fine the problem or ya just ain't gonna run!
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Thank you for your video. It was helpful in fixing my lawn mower cable. Much appreciated.
Thanks for the comments I really like the other video about the stihl Oil now I will run my power equipment wide-open to keep the muffler burned clean
Great timing mine just froze up. Thanks.
Thank You~you saved me from buying a new lawnmower for my hubby!!! You’re Great, look forward to viewing All Videos 😁
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Thanks much ,very easy to follow with your guidance , ordering from Amazon has been a challenge to me ,so for someone who wants an easier fix yet ,take spring off throttle lever and move lever without cable ,motor will start ,to shut off just return lever opposite direction.🙂🤔 My huskavarna mower has a similar cable ,but like you said cables may have different lengths. Thanks .
Excellent video that was clear and understandable, AND, solved my problem. Thank you, Terry
Such great videos for people that don’t know these things. I know how to but enjoy learning tricks and find easier ways of doing things. Keep up the great work
😮 I so needed this to try and fix a mower I bought at a garage sale
Great demonstration and close up video of the components.
I'm having troubles with one of my mower cables, the one that controls the drive wheels. This video was helpful to me. Thanks
Those MTD cables are notorious for breakage at the plastic hook point of the cable but as long as there is still a piece left that goes into the hole we use Gorilla tape wrapped around it to hold it in place. Works like a charm and saves the customer around $20 Cdn.
Hose clamps
@@philliphall5198 Also a good idea but 99% of our customers at Eliminator Performance want the cable replaced and since we carry at least one cable for everyone we have replaced over 9 years we normally have the required cable in stock for a fast return for our customers.
Do cables STRETCH? I once couldn't start me mower and a friend quickly diagnosed I had to push or pull on the bracket close to the engine. Lol the body rusted and the wheel fell off anyway. But that problem baffled me. Thanx Chicanic I've been subscribed for while!!
Thank you SO much for this video! I looked and looked to find how to attach the cable. Your video was the BEST hands down. I just subscribed! Nicely done!
Thanks! I'm going to attempt to replace mine. Wish me luck!
A $12 fix instead of a new mower! Followed your video, and the mower fired right up. Thank you
Good clear entertaining video. I have a concern about your comment @1:25 about engine dying after starting being a carburetor issue. That's just not so and may mislead the unknowing to really get in over their head by messing with the carburetor needlessly. I take it as a given you include all fuel delivery issues (and there are many) and bad fuel in that comment but people should eliminate the most likely causes of stalling before they mess with the carburetor.
hi there...I will try to fix my stop cable with this video... greatings from Finland 🇫🇮
Thank you, i feel much better about fixing my mower now!
I see this a lot! Great fix teacher!
Thanks Medic!
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Super informative! I have a back yard full of nice mowers that have very little wrong with them that I will now take care of due to some of the information!
New subscriber and love your attitude. Helping people is a blessing. Zip ties work, are unsightly, dangerous ( most folks do not know the proper way to cut them and leave a sharp point in the cut end, causing injury should you brush against them) lastly they are a consumable ($)........Velcro is your friend. I look forward to your next video :))
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Will do John! Thanks again for watching!
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Great video! Thank you!! I feel confident now to change that cable myself :) You rock!
This lady is badass. The most respect she gets from me is she works all week on mower trimmers and blowers then on the weekend what does she do? Grab another piece of equipment for a video.
Thank you so much for saying that! I don't put it in my videos, because I don't know if the viewers want to be bothered seeing it, but my husband and I also tend a 40x50 garden everyday when we come home from work. Just got done canning salsa and making pickles! Thanks for watching!
OMG. A you tube celebrity wrote back to me. I'm humbled! Lol I know all about the John Deere mowers, kinda shameful to see what a billion dollar company puts their name on and sells these days.
Thank you for the info
Thanks for another video! Enjoy all the information and watching your pretty face! 😊
Thank you for posting this video! You empowered me to try it myself and I did it!! 👍🏻
"Fix Everything Mechanical" here, another great video chalk full of info. I can appreciate the amount of time it takes to make these videos. If your like myself, you work from daylight to dark. So thanks for taking the time out of your busy season to make them. They are extremely helpful when learning about small motors both Gas and DC like i am. How's ya'll weather up there? It fixing to get unstable down here in the boot state. Might get alittle hairy w/ the GUlf acting up. Ya'll be safe up there. Till next time. Cool Video.. S.J,
Thanks, Chickanic.
Thanks for the video that was very informative and a pretty easy fix. Now at least I know what to do if this problem pops up.
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Thank you!
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Thanks I just change mines . Need to do one on adjusting throttle cable on echo weed eater s 2400 sb older models
great videos i love the way you explain in a very detail form by a chica
I have an Echo string trimmer that is really old. I believe it was manufactured in 2000. It is froze up, pull cord will not pull at all. I saw a video that a guy put some Lucas oil in some diesel and put it in the spark plug hole, re-install the plug and let it set. After a day or two he was able to free it up. What do you think? Or could you post a video on how to fix a frozen up string trimmer. Thanks and keep the videos coming
Thank you for a great video!
It was very helpful!
Your cousin in eastern NC, Mike
What I like about you is the fact that you show the process to fix the problem without the b.s. a lot of the others give.
Thank you!
You are welcome, but you are truly the one who deserves a big thank you, so, THANK YOU.
As usual, another great tutorial, keep it up, great. Trev, from across the pond.
Thanks so very much and I will try this method🤗❤️🙌🏽
You do a fantastic job
I had to replace mine last summer and it was an easy fix
Excellent info Mrs. C. Best wishes and better days ahead, and Happy White Claw:30!
Thank you! Clear video and instructions.
Great video, where were you 99 headaches ago? Question, if the label is gone with serial #, and cable #'s are gone what is the next option. I have a Honda MTD 21 inch Acs but can't seem to get any info on it. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
Another good video thanks hope you get more subscribers
thanks, very clear how to. wondering if u have to squeeze some kind of lube into the sheath the cable runs through?
Thank you I'm gonna give er a shot!
The tabs on these Chinese cables break soooo easy. Ordering again
Thank you for posting this video! your videos have been a great!
Smile Dwayne
Chickanic, HELP!! that is good info. I was wondering if there is any connection to the governor or throttle from the kill wire. I was wondering when the bell handle is pulled back if it also controls any part of the carburetor. I have a Craftsman M110 14cc push mower.
I can see where I would be using a hose clamp if the little plastic clip broke but the cable was till good. Cheaper than a new cable.
Love your garden
Great video thank you 🙏
Very sound advice! Great video! Best to all :)
Thank you !
Good video very helpful put whatever music you like
Well done young lady
Thanks Henry!
Have an almost new, but 2nd hand cheap, little mower for doing around my off grid tiny cabin. The bears keep knocking the shed door in and chewing off the cables, primer bulb and gas filler cap. I need to fix the bears. Maybe wire up some kind of kill switch?
Thanks this a very informative video .
Great video
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Hey, Chickanic 👍 I stopped watering my glorious lawn and it died. Oh, well... Still love your vids!
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This is a fantastic instruction video. First time viewer. I really think I can fix the broken cable after watching you. However, I believe the hardest part is finding the part.
the model is MNA 152516
serial # A202104074967
Hyper Tough 20”
I did not know what the part was called so I searched till I found a diagram of all the parts, they listed it as: cable, engine stop.
I did search through the brand, where it was bought, Ace Hardware, Menards.
The only thing in all my searching was the Daye Kit Cable Engine Stop for 12.98.
problem🥴out of stock.
anyone have any ideas now?
I need to get this fixed asap as it is borrowed from my daughter.
Thanks
I have that same exact mower !
Thanks for the video Chickanic :)
Thanks for the video 👍
Good video
Is this for self-propelled mowers as well?
I have seen some of these cables being sold for well over $50.00, and what i have seen people do is to use a zip- tie around the brake/ kill switch instead of replacing the cable! Not always the safest thing to do, nor the smartest, but effective!, how about a link to some of the mor popular cables fro the “mtd built machines” to help some of us back yard wrenchers!
I get lots of mowers with the wrong cable. To ensure you get the correct cable, search online with the words "brake cable [your model #]" The serial# and engine# is usually not needed for control cables. Once you have the correct part #, then shop around for the best price.
Hi, am hoping you can answer me this. I have a Snapper 82v push mower. All of a sudden, both the main motor doesn't start, as well as the self propelled motor. When I try starting it, all I hear are three beeps from the battery. In your opinion, would the cable replacement you outlined here resolve my current issue?
Thank you. So my 12 year old mower will start on first pull with bail handle not being pulled back. The kill switch wire is connected to switch and i believe to coil how to fix the kill switch. It all moves but mower won’t stop. Is it possible that the switch is bad?
Woo-hoo another fantabulistic video well explained
Thanks again!
Okay my question is i have an old either Briggs and Stratton or Muary lawnmower and the donner equipment that i have is the new handles that are on the new Murary lawnmower and that may misspelled but anyway i am wondering how to change the cable out and get it back in working order thank you ma'am.