946-05124A 746-05124A Blade Engagement Cable Replacement Craftsman Troy-Bilt Yard-Man Huskee MTD Murray Riding Mower Blade Engage Cable 946-05124 746-05124A 746-05124

What It Is

This is a replacement blade engagement cable (models 946-05124A / 746-05124A) for riding mowers with manual PTO (blade clutch) systems. It connects the dash lever to the mower deck pulley, letting you engage or disengage the blades from the seat.

Fitment & Compatibility

• Direct OEM replacements for Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee, MTD, and Murray riding mowers with 42–54 inch decks.
• Cross-references: 946-05124, 746-05124, 746-05124A, 946-05124A.
• Critical check: Measure your old cable’s overall length (including housing) and end-to-end wire length. This cable is roughly 60 inches long—verify it matches your deck layout.
• Not for: Zero-turn mowers, electric PTO systems, or mowers with electric blade clutch switches.
• Deck size: Fits most MTD-based decks, but confirm your model number against MTD’s compatibility list (often found on the deck’s underside sticker).

Key Things to Know

• Quality: Aftermarket cable is functional but may be slightly less smooth than OEM. Lubricate the inner wire before installation.
• Installation difficulty: Moderate (30–60 minutes). You’ll need to route through the frame and adjust the cable’s barrel nut to set proper tension.
• Common gotcha: The cable housing ends may be slightly thicker than OEM—you might need to ream the bracket holes or use a zip tie to secure it.
• Check the pulley: If the cable fails because the deck pulley is stiff or seized, replace the pulley and belt too.

Should You Buy It

If your current cable is frayed, stretched, or snapped and you have an MTD-based riding mower with manual PTO, this is a cheap, direct-fit fix. Skip it if you need a zero-turn or electric PTO cable—wrong application. For the price, it’s a good stopgap, but expect to adjust tension after first use.