How To Fix A Lawn Mower Cable Quick And Easy Low Cost

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In this Video i will show you how i fix a lawn mower cable. its quick and easy, and at a low cost. all you need is the right bits to get the job done.
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@themowerman 4 года назад

Here is my Amazon wish list if you would like to help me out with some tools www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/13BO7QKGAZZV2/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2?_encoding=UTF8&type=wishlist

@monsterdave321 4 года назад

Hi mick mowers what are the crimp size you use

@dennishiggins314 4 года назад

Hi good vid Mick please could u tell me what the cable connectors are called cannot find then on eBay regards dennis

@themowerman 4 года назад

@@monsterdave321 1.5mm mate

@themowerman 4 года назад

@@monsterdave321 1.5 mate

@themowerman 4 года назад

@@dennishiggins314 dog leg z bends

@ZippoVarga 4 года назад

Heya Brother. WD40 is a Water Displacement product and evaporates over time. For a more effective lube of the cable, invest in Chain and Cable lube from one of the Motorcycle brands. They are designed and formulated to last a long time and help prevent binding. I always tell people who use WD40 as a lubricant, that unless it's one of the specialty WD40 formulas, all it is is a Water Displacement (hence the WD in WD40) chemical. Clean that Tool Box! Cheers Mate! Zip~

@themowerman 4 года назад

Ok mate I will have a look into it.. many thanks for the tip.. love the new torch and riley boy says thanks for his pennys

@ZippoVarga 4 года назад

Hey! You Got It!!! Let me know when you get Snobby's stickers sent off to him. Enjoy the Torch. It's the best thing since sliced bread in my opinion and you're very welcome! I hope the pennies can get Riley Boy plenty of Kinder Eggs!! Cheers Mate! Zip~

@themowerman 4 года назад

@@ZippoVarga will post as soon as possible mate. I love the torch its wicked thanks

@pensansproductions3278 9 месяцев назад

Those £2 z clips seem to be closer to £3:70 now!!

@themowerman 9 месяцев назад

Wow

@keithmiller3680 4 года назад

Those Z ends are nearly a fiver on eBay, what's those cable joiners called? Can't find them on eBay. Very interesting video by the way!!

@sirrebral 4 года назад

Thank you! The materials and techniques you suggested (especially the vice-crimping) worked *perfectly* for me, and only cost $3.45 US (~2.65 GBP) at the local big box hardware store...$0.35 per foot for 1/16" stainless steel uncoated wire rope, plus $1.70 for a package of 2 aluminum "ferrule and stop" sets.

@themowerman 4 года назад

Glad it work for ya ed..

@65csx83 4 года назад

Why not use old fashioned solid wire as was used for many years. Bend Z ends into the wire. No extra bits needed. A little more resistance pushing and pulling but with proper lubrication it lasts the life of the unit and some outlast the unit.

@williambennett26 4 года назад

Unintentionally a masterclass tutorial vid. Verbally clear without unnecessary comment. Cable renovation utilising universally obtainable components. Concise unencumbered camera shots demonstrating real money saving procedures. Bonus was, again unintentional, the little Tommy Cooper accidents that occur of course in a cluttered workshop of a creative guy. Thanks Mick, thumb up and subscription

@themowerman 4 года назад

Lol you made me laugh cup ball ball cup lol ta for watching

@paulstir 3 года назад

This video by Mick has saved me plenty of times with my mowers full credit to you for this one Mick , legend 😁👍

@francescomanfredi5228 4 года назад

Brilliant video Mick, what size (O D) Stainless Steel Cable is best? Many thanks

@Raynestorm1968 Год назад

Thanks for the video. However, links to the wire and the z bends you used would have been nice. You didn't say what style of z bend you had, all the ones I have seen require you to screw them on to the wire, but the crimp style you used look like there would be less chance of interference with surrounding parts. You also didn't say what gauge wire you used. It was a great tutorial, but without more information about the parts you used, it unfortunately ruined it.

@themowerman Год назад

All you have to do mate is ask.. i.5mm cable. And here is the link Cretty-Meet 100pcs Aluminium Crimp Loop for 1.5 mm Wire Rope and Cable amzn.eu/d/aVoaz34

@s-s-p704 4 года назад

Did I hear snobby scrap picker mentioned in this video....lol👍

@themowerman 4 года назад

Yeah I ment to edit it out lol

@martinbarker7028 2 года назад

This is just what i need . Where can i get about 1 foot of cable and 1 of those crimping bullets as i have just my machine to fix ?

@themowerman 2 года назад

On eBay or Amazon Mate

@PaulMcGinnis-e4f 2 месяца назад

Great tip thanks for posting

@martinburgess4814 4 года назад

Well done survivng the zombie appocolips,all the best to all the P,s stay safe, stay well,

@themowerman 4 года назад

Same to you mate

@andreabond3501 Год назад

As far as thickness of cable On my Toro Turfmaster cables are thicker than the ones on my Scag mowers

@themowerman Год назад

A normal cable is 1.5mm so going to 2mm or 2.5 will be fine

@AJPsWorkshop 4 года назад

Awesome video mate great tip i will be using this way cheaper thank you for sharing

@themowerman 4 года назад

Your welcome mate

@andreabond3501 Год назад

Hi mick have you worked on Scag 30 Inch mowers ?

@themowerman Год назад

No mate

@davidswarbrick9645 Год назад

Thanks 👍😊 Mick good job 👍 look forward to see more Videos Dave thanks again

@themowerman Год назад

Yo yo no problems me old Mucker

@TheEyerobot 4 года назад

I can't see your cable oiler very well, But i have one almost identical to yours, And the lube input is actually on the front of the device, And snoots straight thru the rubber inner seal and onto the cable. And the hole that your using is actually the holder for the inner rubber piece. I'm not saying your doing it wrong. I just can't see it very well.

@themowerman 4 года назад

No worries.. I was running out the other end very well so I was getting the oil cleaning the cable.. I will go back and have another look.. ta for the comment

@markbowles8847 4 года назад

Hi mick are you on fb, do you have a diaphram and gasket kit for 35 classic for sale and a big O ring for top of the carb hope your well cheers

@themowerman 4 года назад

You can get all the parts needed on Amazon mate

@EllisMowersandmore 4 года назад

Nice job Mick, that small bit of money to fix it gives peace of mind that the buyer will have a good mower that will last. I've also seen a guy on RU-vid Doublewide6 use mechanics wire as an even cheaper substitute.

@themowerman 4 года назад

Yeah mate I have seen his fix too.. very good

@davidthehillbilly7995 4 года назад

I found some Z clips on this side of the pond that should make this repair even easier. The hole that you feed the cable into is open on both ends. No guessing on where to cut the cable, just feed it through, pull out the slack, and tighten the holding screw. Then snip the loose end to suit. There will be a few samples headed your way in about 10 days....

@themowerman 4 года назад

No way your a star.. thanks so much

@adoniscarter74 2 года назад

Hey great video just what I was looking for a cable repair video thanks million

@dj5752 8 месяцев назад

Great video. What diameter/size of the new cable u used? Thanks

@themowerman 8 месяцев назад

Hi.. 1.5 mm..

@dj5752 8 месяцев назад

Thanks

@JOEZEP54 3 года назад

Learned something new. I have the cable crimpers but did not know about the Dog Leg, Z . Good to have on hand. Will be a big time saver. Stay safe, Joe Z

@themowerman 3 года назад

Hi bub.. glad you found one of my videos helpful.. hope all is good your end

@albujeyash2580 4 года назад

you should clean all that corrosion behind your lawn mower what you put the cable at bro that was not easy made it harder than it looks

@Turningwrenches85 4 года назад

i really enjoy that, i run into alot of cables that snapped off or broken like what you have there, now i have a solution for when i need to replace them.

@themowerman 4 года назад

Glad you found the video helpful.. its quick and easy.. thanks for the comment and support..

@juanahumada1798 4 года назад

Thanks Micks very good information about Z Bend Cable now I need inforamtion for Conduit wire cable they sell by separate

@themowerman 4 года назад

What do you mean

@GoKartsorGoneFishin 4 года назад

Well done Mick..but if you keep showing people how to fix their own mowers then they wont need you anymore..😂..nah..we will always need Mick!

@themowerman 4 года назад

Lol.. the gold thing is there will always be a percentage of people who will never want to fix them.. office workers and a like..

@MrQor2 9 месяцев назад

Hello and Happy New Year 2024 Mick from my City of TORONTO, Ontario, CANADA. Thank you kindly MICK for your sharing of practical fix of steel cables !

@themowerman 9 месяцев назад

No worries . Ta for watching mate

@lionelstoute1971 8 месяцев назад

15:47

@BrucesShop 4 года назад

I love fixing these buggers. Buying cables is a pain for me.

@themowerman 4 года назад

Why is it a pain? Can you not get it off of amozon

@peterhodge1905 4 года назад

Another great video thanks mick especially in these times

@themowerman 4 года назад

Your very welcome.. more to come.. please stay safe

@markjefferson7492 Год назад

Where do you get your z bends from?

@themowerman Год назад

Here you go mate Stens Cable Z Bender amzn.eu/d/1veBxVa

@AliMackMechanical 4 года назад

Nice one mate I have used the use the for fixing the thottle cable on the motor bike lol when i was a kid lol but my ones where brass. Nice one mate good fix again. So Snobby sent you some did he rofl.😂 tc Mick look after yourself.✌👍

@themowerman 4 года назад

You too mate lock it down ..

@fixitorstripitGardenmachines 4 года назад

Hi mick I'm going to attempt this repair on my Honda. I've bought the z bend but cannot find the cable crimpers, you wouldn't have a link to some would you. Cheers

@themowerman 4 года назад

Here you go mate www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50pcs-1-5mm-Cable-Crimps-Aluminum-Sleeves-Cable-Wire-Rope-Clip-Fitting-Fad/382435567675?pageci=30302eb0-b5db-46e1-935a-1023b00416c0

@fixitorstripitGardenmachines 4 года назад

Bought cheers I'll let you know how I get on.

@fixitorstripitGardenmachines 4 года назад

Had a go today on my Honda paddock mower and it worked fantastically , thank for all your help getting the crimpers. I'll check your wish list.

@SCOTTISHPREPPERVARIETYCHANNEL 4 года назад

Salvage parts suppose you even salvage used bike cable If in good nick hand tip mick enjoyable watch watch yer digits in that vice 😂

@themowerman 4 года назад

Lol you know me mate health and safety first lol

@miekwest1 3 месяца назад

Thanks, Mick! Used your method to renew a drive clutch cable on my Mountfield M3 mower. Worked a treat!

@themowerman 3 месяца назад

Good job... And cheaper too

@stevesidders1838 3 года назад

Hi Mick, just found you on you tube. Are cans of compressed air any good? Or can you recommend a decent, cheapish compressor (preferably electric). Cheers, keep up the good work.

@themowerman 2 года назад

You can just use a can mate

@chrishale2284 4 года назад

Hi Mick. Do you have idea where I can buy a blade boss for a challenge mower(it's the bright yellow model they made I think thru argos). I have tried different online sites but with no joy. I don't have many spares in my shed to try others.

@themowerman 4 года назад

Email me a photo of it mate with the make and model

@noglu106 8 месяцев назад

My self propelled cable shredded just short of the dogleg at the handle. I cut cable just below the shredded part and got some replacement cable. I added the cable by means of an electrical butt splice. I then replaced the dogleg with the same guage electrical eyelet which I also crimped on the end. In the hole where the dogleg went I installed a machine screw stationary and loosely attached the eyelet so it would rotate when squeezing the self propelled bar. Worked perfect.

@themowerman 8 месяцев назад

Fantastic

@kenco3370 Год назад

What mm is the cable? Cheers

@themowerman Год назад

1.5mm mate

@MowerMan 4 года назад

Cracking vid Mick cables are expensive. Really enjoyed that one pal

@themowerman 4 года назад

Ta mate.. hope you and the family are well

@nathanhuitson1418 4 года назад

Picked up a Qualcast the other day with a snapped drive cable, was just about to order a new cable until I see this video, saved my self £30

@themowerman 4 года назад

Fantastic glad it has helped you out

@thomasroche164 4 года назад

Hi, the z bend attatchments I cannot find on amazon or ebay. Do they have specific name I'm wondering. Thank you

@themowerman 4 года назад

Here you go www.amazon.co.uk/Cable-Single-Hole-Fixing-Lawnmowers/dp/B00CUCOV9M/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=dog+leg+lawnmower&qid=1585486125&sr=8-1

@ldaly4621 Год назад

Hi Mick and thanks for all the tips and tricks . Our man caves in Ireland would be very quiet without your help😂. I cant find the link for the stainless steel braided cable or the cable crimpers . Anyway i will do a Google search . Thanks again

@themowerman Год назад

1mm 1.5mm 2mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm 8mm Stainless Steel Wire Rope Cable Rigging Extra ASIN 316 A4 Marine Grade (Length: 5m, Diameter: 2mm) amzn.eu/d/a5he7Ks

@themowerman Год назад

Cretty-Meet 100pcs Aluminium Crimp Loop for 1.5 mm Wire Rope and Cable amzn.eu/d/4HIlccX

@ededmund5685 4 года назад

HI I do the same as you,,, But i cut the cable i bit longer ,i slid one end in the handle hole & the other end in the hole in the brake i fold the cable and fastened them with 1.5 cable crimpers good video Thanks Ed Loretto Ontario Canada

@themowerman 4 года назад

Hi ed. Thanks for watching. Hope all is good your end

@eikna Год назад

i did this with my brute lawnmower,, works,, spent 4 dollars canadian

@themowerman Год назад

Wooo hooo that's a win brother

@adriansteventon9520 4 года назад

Great video. Always enjoy tips on saving money and time.

@bamamowersgarage8937 4 года назад

So much ezer doit that way 👍👍

@themowerman 4 года назад

Glad you think it good Doug.. stay safe over there mate

@johndemeen5575 3 года назад

What is a quid?

@themowerman 3 года назад

A pound

@GrampiesWorkshop 4 года назад

How's she goin'? That's a great idea for replacing the cables. Nice job!!! Take care!!

@themowerman 4 года назад

Ta mate and you take care too..

@deekw7519 4 года назад

I get my cable at our local hardware store 19 cents a foot works better than the original great video mick

@themowerman 4 года назад

Ta mate

@daddybusy7496 3 года назад

What size cable!

@VintageEngineRepairs 2 года назад

Such a great channel, cheers mick!

@themowerman 2 года назад

No worries brother

@philliphall5198 Год назад

Numbers ????

@themowerman Год назад

Numbers ?

@tommysmith5825 4 года назад

Hi mick do you know where I can find a Honda ivy deck regards tommy

@themowerman 4 года назад

Ebay brand new £100

@themowerman 4 года назад

I have one in stock for a 16in blade

@llasmanfelix2279 4 года назад

Thank you so much this is a very good idea!

@puatric7197 2 года назад

Thank you so much! Cost me $7CAD to fix the drive cable for my self-propelled mower and was able to pick up everything from Home Depot. Amazon sells the replacement cable for $50. More importantly, I now gained a new skill as I've never worked with steel rope before.

@themowerman 2 года назад

Fantastic.. glad my videos are helping people.. have a great day

@jw2par 2 года назад

What size cable did you buy ?

@themowerman 2 года назад

@@jw2par 1.5mm

@puatric7197 2 года назад

1/16" galvanized steel cable and a bag of assorted crimp ends. The hardest part was working the WD40 into the old cable to remove it. Hope this helps.

@themowerman 2 года назад

@@puatric7197 I use braided cable for dead man's handle and solid core throttle

@davegreen9463 4 года назад

Thanks for that vid really helpful mick just a quick question what about the outer sleeve can I get that and if so what do I ask for and where cheers mate

@themowerman 4 года назад

Try this mate www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-brake-cable-outer-casing/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=5360431244&kpid=5360431244&Shopping+-+All+Products&|sieHLNro4_dm|mcrid|295292317327|mkw||mmt||mrd|5360431244uk|mslid||&mkwid=sieHLNro4_dm&pcrid=295292317327&prd=5360431244uk&pgrid=58852352866&ptaid=pla-522306636629&gclid=CjwKCAjwvOHzBRBoEiwA48i6AiR0ORB56wc4W3y64L9lvibbkuWkBavEYnPAVDSSLFT1mzRQ1sQRkxoCdScQAvD_BwE

@OFP2 4 года назад

Brilliant , cheers Mick I've been using electrical eyelet and all sorts lol , your fix is much better .cheers

@themowerman 4 года назад

No worries stay safe

@coatbridgeshamrock-ne2xr 4 года назад

Magic mate,.. need to look into they things you use could save me a fortune.

@themowerman 4 года назад

That's what it is all about

@Maximus43968 4 года назад

Very nice repair my friend. Keep up the great work.

@themowerman 4 года назад

Hi mate.. ta very much.. hope your good.

@LewisMowersandBoats Год назад

One of my favorite motors brother Mick 😊

@themowerman Год назад

Thanks mate

@butler386 4 года назад

Great way to fix a bad cable. I have a few machines that probably have bad cables that are to far gone so I may need to get some of those supplies. Thanks for showing me how to do this. Thanks for the video. Be safe over there. God Bless you all.

@themowerman 4 года назад

Hi.. no worries.. stay safe too..

@kimberleymccusker398 3 года назад

what are those crimps to join the 2 cables called and where can i get them cheers

@themowerman 3 года назад

Here you go Cretty-Meet 100pcs Aluminium Crimp Loop for 1.5 mm Wire Rope and Cable www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088LJ16XD/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_fabc_WK48V7823SQPM8MPAG8K?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

@TaincapK 2 года назад

I was having a difficult time locating the proper cable assembly when I came across this video. I tried it and it worked like a charm ! thanks Mick , you saved the day !

@themowerman 2 года назад

Glad you found the video useful.. that's why I do them..

@SaeedAhmad-he6gb Год назад

well done and good video....keep it up, very useful video

@themowerman Год назад

Yo yo ....thanks .. ohhh I'm never going to shop lol having too much fun

@alandykes2519 4 года назад

Great tip again mick 👍👍

@themowerman 4 года назад

Your well mate hope it helps

@dess5500 4 года назад

What mil is the cable?

@themowerman 4 года назад

1.5 mm

@dougied4827 2 года назад

Thanks for posting Mick great video. 👍

@themowerman 2 года назад

Your welcome cupcake

@TheNovaJohn 2 года назад

Awesome, I've been thinki'n on this for a while. Some of the Craftsman Dual function cables have now become too expensive for my blood and usually only one is broken.. Thanks Mick!

@themowerman 2 года назад

Your welcome mate

@reypanelo 4 года назад

thank you

@erikbrage6441 4 месяца назад

Great tips, just spent a couple hours just trying to find the right cable online before I came here.

@themowerman 4 месяца назад

Hope you found it

@erikbrage6441 4 месяца назад

@@themowerman Nope I gave up, tomorrow I will get some 1.5mm wire spool lol

@themowerman 4 месяца назад

@@erikbrage6441 if you are in the UK here you go www.screwfix.com/p/wire-rope-steel-1-5mm-x-20m/460FE?tc=VA9&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwo6GyBhBwEiwAzQTmczu1Gplv-sZbfCYFyU1qwfpb6Be-f79DUicuIXARujoseU5AVPMu8RoCh3YQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

@UKscrapper 4 года назад

That's a great way to fix the cable fast and cheap thanks for sharing

@themowerman 4 года назад

No worries.. stay safe

@zackvizeman5329 2 года назад

excllent job and video - thank you!

@themowerman 2 года назад

Your welcome mate

@angelisone 3 года назад

Hi Micks, what gauge is the cable (6:08)?

@themowerman 3 года назад

Yo yo .. it's 1.5mm

@ldaly4621 Год назад

Brilliant. Thanks Mick for all the tips and tricks .

@themowerman Год назад

Your welcome...

@KensSmallEngineRepair 4 года назад

You sum it up in one word Mick, Brilliant!!

@themowerman 4 года назад

Hi mate.. hope your good.. stay safe over there

@andrewwoodward6560 4 года назад

Very nice repair, Mick ! 👍

@seantaylor6123 4 года назад

Great little fix

@roystheboy 4 года назад

Great fix mick well done

@themowerman 4 года назад

Ta mate

@thomasroche164 4 года назад

Enjoy your videos Dude. Can I ask what size wire you use?

@themowerman 4 года назад

1.5mm mate.. hope your good

@thomasroche164 4 года назад

Thank you! A fan of your Tube channel!

@heatherrubel6388 4 года назад

When I was pulling the old cable out of the housing it the cable broke broke off and part of it is stuck in the housing rusted. No way to get it out to reuse the cable housing. Any ideas for what I can do now?

@themowerman 4 года назад

Do you have a bit hanging out to put in a vise and pull it out ?

@heatherrubel6388 4 года назад

No nothing. It’s about a foot in and about a 4 inch section.

@heatherrubel6388 4 года назад

I had put it in the vice to give a good yank. It took me several yanks to get it to break loose. And it left some inside. Now I’m stuck. No housing. No mower and mounds of leaves to get mulched.

@heatherrubel6388 4 года назад

I got wd40 in it overnight, then put wire in to try to loosen up and push out the remaining section but no go.

@themowerman 4 года назад

@@heatherrubel6388 ok so all you can do is where the section is stuck is bend the cable backwards and forwards to try and loosen it up.. just enough to break up the rust.. them poke some cable in to remove it.. if that doesn't work then I would say a replacement is needed