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The cable that activates the self-propel feature of my Toro mower has somehow developed a crimp (see photo). It does not affect the mower's performance, but I'm wondering if and how I should straighten it out. Any advice is appreciated in advance.

Been there, done that, I don’t worry about those unless they have a crimp in them. A little on them once a year will serve you well.

Do you mean a little oil on them?

Push bike dry control cable lubricant is best because it does not gather dust .
Not chap but I only use a 4 oz bottle every 5 years and I use it every day

Do you recommend that I just leave the cable crimped? Or is there a way to straighten it?

And do I just squeeze the lubricant up top, where the cable sticks out of the rubber tubing around it? (You can tell I'm a novice.)

Thanks to both of you, R & B, for your advice.

You can push that cap up and push the lube into cable and push the cap back down.

Thanks again, Rivet. One question: what is the cap that I can push up?

Sometimes there is a small cap on the end of the cable to keep dirt out.

you go to a motorcycle shop. They sell a kit that lubes cables. You can try to straighten it with your thumb but it is not that hard to replace. It probably happened when the handles were folded.

Thanks to all for the tips.