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    Sep 8, 2009, 01:57 PM
    Repair riding lawn mower
    How do I change the blade engage cable on a 42 inch troy built riding lawn mower #6605 model.. Thank you. Beverly a:)
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    Sep 8, 2009, 02:29 PM

    Blade cable, do you mean the belt?
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    Sep 8, 2009, 05:16 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    Blade cable, do you mean the belt??
    It is a cable to the PTO lever used in order to make the blades turn. I had a broken cable a month ago and had a new cable installed. Now the cable has broke again. I think I can replace the cable myself. I looked underneath and found the broken cable and I think I see how it is installed to the PTO lever.

    If you have any suggestions I would appreciate it. Mower is a 42 inch Troy Built Super Bronco.

    Thank you again.

    Beverly A
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    Sep 8, 2009, 08:34 PM

    Hi,
    Cable should be a 746-04092 and it has hairpin cotters at both ends. If it failed that quickly, something else is wrong or not quite right.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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    Sep 9, 2009, 05:25 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by crigby View Post
    Hi,
    Cable should be a 746-04092 and it has hairpin cotters at both ends. If it failed that quickly, something else is wrong or not quite right.
    Peace,
    Clarke
    Thanks for the information. I also found that same part number in my manuel. I think I should be able to replace it. I did hit a log with the mower about two weeks ago, maybe that cause the cable to weaken. Thanks again. Beverly A:)
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