Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engines - Snowblower's traction drive cable disconnects at handle

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kredford67
02-02-09, 11:57 AM
I have a Craftsman snowblower. During it's last use, the Z-shaped connecter which links the traction drive cable to the handle popped out. I am able to reconnect it, but every time I depress the handle, thereby putting stress on the cable, it pops out again. Has anyone experienced anything like this and know how to correct it?

Ken

indypower
02-02-09, 02:44 PM
Please post the model number. Sounds like you may need a new lever(handle).
kredford67
02-02-09, 06:40 PM
model number is 536.887992. However, I looked at both parts closer when I got home tonight and it looks like the Z fitting itself is cracked. I'm betting that's my problem and I need to replace the cable.