How do you fix a throttle cable on a lawn mower?

Lawnmower Throttle Cable Replacement and Adjustment

1. Step 1: Remove the faulty throttle cable.
2. Step 2: Place the new cable on the handle.
3. Step 3: Connect the new cable.
4. Step 4: Adjust the new cable. Check if your mower is always idle or running at high speed with the new cable.
5. Step 5: A test drive.

What is a throttle cable on a lawn mower?

Your lawn mower’s throttle cable controls the machine’s engine. It’s the part that kick-starts the engine and commands the speed of your mower’s blades. If the engine dies down or the mower doesn’t respond to adjustments in the throttle handle, you may want to troubleshoot the throttle cable.

How much do throttle cables cost?

A throttle cable replacement usually costs around $50 to $100.

How do you install a throttle cable on a lawn mower?

How to Replace & Adjust the Throttle Cable on a Lawnmower

1. Remove the cable housings using a pair of pliers.
2. Thread the cable wire through the housing.
3. Slide the cable through the housing and then into the handle unit to attach it to the throttle handle.
4. Test the tension by replacing the throttle.

How long does a throttle cable last?

How long you can expect your accelerator cable to last will depend in large measure on how often you drive. The more use the accelerator cable gets, the more prone it is to wear and tear. Usually, you can expect to get five years from your accelerator cable before it needs to be replaced.

How do you cut throttle cable?

The best way is wrap a bit of tape on it, mark the cut, then use the thinest cut off wheel ya got on it. After the cut carefully unwrap the tape and slid it in the fitting and tighten the allen screw. Done and simple.

How do I know if I need a new throttle cable?

Signs of a bad accelerator cable

1. The pedal feels stiff or hard to depress.
2. The pedal sticks and does not release normally.
3. There is slack in the pedal’s movement.
4. There is a rough or abnormally low idle.
5. The engine stalls.
6. There is a delay in response when you push the pedal down.