How to fix a throttle cable on a lawn mower?
Summary
Fixing a throttle cable on a lawn mower can involve several approaches depending on the issue. Our forum users have shared various tips, from adjusting the cable to address creeping or breakage, to ensuring the correct cable is installed. Some users have found simple adjustments can solve the problem, while others suggest more involved fixes.
To fix a throttle cable on a lawn mower, consider these suggestions from our forum users:
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Adjusting the cable position: One user suggests loosening the cable mount clip on the engine, pulling the cable housing out as far as possible, and then re-tightening the clip to set the cable adjustment. Restrorob, Lawnsite
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Addressing cable creep: A forum user shared their experience of a throttle cable creeping back from full throttle. wildwood 1, Lawnsite
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Checking cable compatibility: According to one user, if the throttle control responds oppositely to the settings, it could be due to the wrong cable being installed. FIXDISS, Lawnsite
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Considering engine type: One user highlights that different engines like Kohler and Kawasaki may have different adjustment types for high-speed RPM. Restrorob, Lawnsite
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Simple fixes: A user shared a bulletin with a simple fix for repeated throttle cable breakage. captdevo, Lawnsite
Post Mentions
- Is it your Kohler or the Kawasaki, There are differant type adjustments for each of these engines for high speed RPM. You can try this; Put the throttle control in full throttle position, Loosen the cable mount clip on the engine and pull the cable housing out as far as possible and re-tighten...
- If you get opposite reactions to throttle lever then either it is the wrong one, installed wrong or packaged wrong. If you still have the old one then check and see if the lever pushes the wire inside the cable housing or if it pulls it when moving it in a manner that normally increases...
- I start to use the stander X and notice the throttle cable lose back when I mowing and machine lose the power... and I have to move the cable to get the power again... the machine it is 6 month older. I think about replace the cable, but since the machine have the adjustment deck, I figure out...
- I just put a new throttle cable on my mower and when it is at full throttle the cable keeps creeping to back to about half. I tried to tighten the cable clamp as tight as I could get it and it still creeps back. I took the clamp off and straightened it out put it back on tight but it still...
- The RPMs are way to low and would like to adjust the governor spring or throttle cable to get the RPMs back up to factory specs. Or at least a decent RPM. I had to move the engine around when I changed the muffler and I messed the throttle up. The engine hasn't been at full throttle in a wile...
- here's a bullein to fix repeated throttle cable breakage, pretty simple! click here to view easy
- There are at least 2 different cables for this unit. If the throttle control is working opposite the settings then it could be the wrong cable and that could also be causing your binding w/choke cable. Just my half-fast opinion....
- thank you for your reply, ill try that. Oh, its my Kohler that has the problem. I also noticed a screw down by the muffler that I may be able to adjust the tension on the Governor spring.
- HAHA funny, I already did that on mine becuse the throttle linkage travel is to long. When I put it down to idle the Kohlers want to die. I could have adj the idle set screw but this was easier. And I guess solves 2 problems with one fell swoop.
- That is just too easy. I noticed that it was for Kawasaki equiped models but I suspect this may also fix the problem on Kohler models as well. Thanks for the SB.
Related Threads
- I start to use the stander X and notice the throttle cable lose back when I mowing and machine lose the power... and I have to move the cable to get the power again... the machine it is 6 month older. I think about replace the cable, but since the machine have the adjustment deck, I figure out...
- I just put a new throttle cable on my mower and when it is at full throttle the cable keeps creeping to back to about half. I tried to tighten the cable clamp as tight as I could get it and it still creeps back. I took the clamp off and straightened it out put it back on tight but it still...
- I had to replace the throttle cable on my Exmark Lazer Z. It has the kohler 27hp motor, right hand throttle lever. I took the old cable off and replaced with the new cable. Now when I engage the CHOKE, the choke binds with the THROTTLE cable at the carb end. Next the motor wants to run fast...
- The RPMs are way to low and would like to adjust the governor spring or throttle cable to get the RPMs back up to factory specs. Or at least a decent RPM. I had to move the engine around when I changed the muffler and I messed the throttle up. The engine hasn't been at full throttle in a wile...
- here's a bullein to fix repeated throttle cable breakage, pretty simple! click here to view easy
