Hello all,
In the process of changing the blade control cable on my HRX217 model and have hit a snag. I cannot figure out how/where to mount the cable in the deck so that it does not rub against the drive belt. I will say this, the changing of this cable was a lot more involved than I expected, however I'm close. Before routing the new cable through the deck, I noticed that removing the old cable was difficult as it felt like it was hung up. Upon closer inspection, it appears that the cable (the sheath) sits in a 'channel' along the side of the belt and snaps into place and is held by friction. Is this correct? I'm also fighting this effort due to the rear mulching handle being in the way. The way the deck is molded, and this is difficult to explain without seeing it, is right over the area I believe the cable sits in its 'channel' or notch making it difficult to feel with my hand to confirm.
At this point I'm not sure what keeps the cable sheath from rubbing against the belt when mowing - and its too close in my opinion to ignore. What I need is someone to confirm is, if I am correct on the way the cable is held to the side, and more importantly, guidance on how to secure the cable properly. If someone can point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it. Can't find much online regarding my model of mower and the video I watched shows the cable routed through a retaining ring on the deck...definitely not the same on my mower.
Thanks!!
Tom
In the process of changing the blade control cable on my HRX217 model and have hit a snag. I cannot figure out how/where to mount the cable in the deck so that it does not rub against the drive belt. I will say this, the changing of this cable was a lot more involved than I expected, however I'm close. Before routing the new cable through the deck, I noticed that removing the old cable was difficult as it felt like it was hung up. Upon closer inspection, it appears that the cable (the sheath) sits in a 'channel' along the side of the belt and snaps into place and is held by friction. Is this correct? I'm also fighting this effort due to the rear mulching handle being in the way. The way the deck is molded, and this is difficult to explain without seeing it, is right over the area I believe the cable sits in its 'channel' or notch making it difficult to feel with my hand to confirm.
At this point I'm not sure what keeps the cable sheath from rubbing against the belt when mowing - and its too close in my opinion to ignore. What I need is someone to confirm is, if I am correct on the way the cable is held to the side, and more importantly, guidance on how to secure the cable properly. If someone can point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it. Can't find much online regarding my model of mower and the video I watched shows the cable routed through a retaining ring on the deck...definitely not the same on my mower.
Thanks!!
Tom
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