rv4623

I just received this and it seems to be 6-8" too short for the RZ4623. Husqvarna Part Number 539112734 Cable Throttle Model 966550301 (Please see pic show where existing front assembly and where this one comes up short.) Does anyone one know what is the correct throttle cable assembly part...

1. Should I be concerned about the melted covering on the choke cable - or is it merely cosmetic? 2. Anyone know what's up with the open-ended hose by the fuel pump? 3. One of the three fuses is missing (under the seat) - I think it's for the display (please see the pic of the bottom of the...

I replaced the throttle cable. Now the blade won't spin - at all. (I don't know that the two things are related.) The belt looks OK and I can turn things by hand (so it's not frozen up). Where should I start looking first? Thanks