Traction Control Cable 105-1844 for Toro 22" Recycler Personal Pace Self-Propelled Mowers (2002-2009), Replaces Toro Personal Pace Drive Cable 105-1844

What It Is

The Traction Control Cable 105-1844 connects the Personal Pace lever on the handle to the transmission on Toro 22" Recycler self-propelled mowers. It engages and disengages the drive system, allowing you to control forward motion on mowers built between 2002 and 2009.

Fitment & Compatibility

Before buying, verify your mower has a 22" deck and a Toro Personal Pace (variable-speed) self-propelled system. This cable is OEM Toro (part 105-1844) and directly replaces the original drive cable on models like the 20017, 20018, 20022, 20024, 20027, and 20028. It will NOT fit mowers with fixed-speed drive or models after 2009 (which use a different cable). Measure the old cable from end to end—it should be about 48 inches. Check that your mower’s handle bracket and transmission lever match the cable’s barrel and hook ends.

Key Things to Know

• Quality: OEM part, so fit and durability are identical to original. No aftermarket shortcuts.
• Installation difficulty: Moderate—takes 20-40 minutes. Requires removing the handle knobs and routing the cable through the handle tube. No special tools beyond a screwdriver and pliers.
• Common gotcha: The cable must be adjusted after installation. If the mower creeps forward or won’t engage, loosen the locknut at the transmission end and adjust the cable tension until the drive engages smoothly with a 1/8” gap at the lever.
• Gotcha #2: The plastic ferrule at the lever end can crack if overtightened. Hand-tighten only.

Should You Buy It

If your Toro 22" Recycler Personal Pace mower (2002-2009) has a frayed, sticky, or broken drive cable, this is the exact OEM replacement at a fair price. It’s a straightforward fix for a common wear item—worth buying if you want reliable self-propelled function without replacing the whole mower.