Snowblower's traction drive cable disconnects at handle

[kredford67]

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]

Please post the model number. Sounds like you may need a new lever(handle).

[kredford67]

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.