Snowblower Drive Cable 946-05067

Replacement cable.

It was easy to install. Old part came right off. New part was an exact fit. Approximately 15 min. to install.

Ease of Installation

Difficult

Duration of Installation

More than 2 hours

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Easy to install

Took about 45 minutes and moderately easy to install.

Ease of Installation

Easy

Duration of Installation

30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

easy to install!

it only took seconds to install! sears is a great company and I wished that some of the stores would not of closed.

Ease of Installation

Very Easy

Duration of Installation

Less than 30 minutes

Not quite what I needed

It took some engineering but got the cable to work. It's not adjustable and doesn't come with any sleeves to keep it protected from rubbing up against the metal.

Ease of Installation

Very Difficult

Duration of Installation

More than 2 hours

Quick Install

The metal piece on the drive cable that fastens to the handle broke in two on an extremely cold day. After looking at it, it is probably the "weak link" in the cable assembly and should be made sturdier. However, the new cable was an exact fit and easy to install. Most work was taking the plate off the bottom (4 screws, 3/8"). The bolt (7/16") for the little reel also needs to be loosened to get the new cable to feed around the reel. I didn't have to remove the bracket with the reel at all. Be careful when buying the drive cable as for some reason seemed tougher to find than the auger clutch cable and the speed control cable. They are all different lengths, at least. To install, I did have to tug the cable (engage the clutch) to get it to reach the handle. At first it looked too short but it was a perfect match once installed at the handle. A leisurely 15-20 minutes install, and that included looking for tools and trying to stay warm. Probably 5-10 minutes for someone who knows what they are doing and keeps their tool box organized.

Ease of Installation

Very Easy

Duration of Installation

30 minutes - 1 hour

Took longer to drain the fuel

Drain Fuel, place piece of wood in front of the machine to stop auger taking weight when turning machine onto its front. Remove 4 bolts from bottom panel and ease panel off. Loosen pulley bolt on tension plate so old cable can be removed. Unhook old cable spring from mechanism. Attach new cable to the handle, route around pulley and tighten pulley bolt, being careful to keep pulley centered. This is critical as you could tighten it off center and break the plastic pulley. Using pliers, take spring end and pull it enough to engage the clutch mechanism. Refit bottom plate. Make sure the cable doesn't rub against the plate. There is a slot. Adjusting the tension plate slightly can ensure it doesn't rub. Cable should have no slack, but not be really tight. To tight and the machine will take off when you start it. Refill fuel tank. I left the machine for a few minutes to let the oil settle. Start and make sure the machine doesn't move until you operate the clutch drive lever. If it does move, loosen bolts on tension plate and adjust to allow a little less tension. Job done.

Ease of Installation

Very Easy

Duration of Installation

30 minutes - 1 hour