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Hi. My 38" Bolens... I installed a new blade engagement cable...When I engage the blades with the lever, its obvious that I am not getting enough tension (springing action) for the blade brake to disengage. Did I buy the wrong part? Is there a diferent able that is 1" shorter that gives me more spring?

The part I bought off Amazon was this:

Deck Engagement Cable fits Yard Machines MTD Bolens Yard Man Replaces 946-04173D 746-04173 946-04173C 946-04173B 746-04173B and 746-04173A​

Thanks. I hope I am not repeating another thread.
Mike

Double check where you mounted the cable to the idler arm as it is used on both the 38 and 42 inch decks. The correct hole is usually marked 38.

Thanks StarTech.

I attached 2 pics of where I have it connected and the second to show how the spring is very slack even before I have it hooked up, which is the frustrating part.

Mike