Garden Parts [Lifetime Warranty] 946-04728A 746-04728 Single Speed Drive Cable - Compatible with Troy-Bilt TB200 TB210 TB430 RM410 MTD Craftsman Yard Machines Yard-Man Huskee Rotary 15102 Lawn Mower - 946-04728 746-04728A 746-04728
946-04728A single speed drive cable for lawn mowers in BlueStars branded retail packaging.
946-04728A lawn mower drive cable size diagram showing inner wire and conduit length measurements.
Infographic showing construction details of 946-04728A lawn mower drive cable with spring, zinc fittings, and PVC sheath.
946-04728A single speed drive cable for lawn mowers with compatibility information graphic.
Compatibility chart for 946-04728A single speed drive cable listing MTD, Troy-Bilt, and Yard Machines mower models.
946-04728A single speed drive cable for Troy-Bilt and MTD lawn mowers with spring and mounting bracket.
946-04728A single speed drive cable for lawn mowers with informational graphic explaining power transfer and engagement.
Installation guide for 946-04728A single speed drive cable showing lawn mower placement and safety instructions.
946-04728A single speed drive cable for lawn mowers on branded promotional background.
946-04728A single speed drive cable for lawn mowers in BlueStars branded retail packaging.
946-04728A lawn mower drive cable size diagram showing inner wire and conduit length measurements.
Infographic showing construction details of 946-04728A lawn mower drive cable with spring, zinc fittings, and PVC sheath.
946-04728A single speed drive cable for lawn mowers with compatibility information graphic.
Compatibility chart for 946-04728A single speed drive cable listing MTD, Troy-Bilt, and Yard Machines mower models.
946-04728A single speed drive cable for Troy-Bilt and MTD lawn mowers with spring and mounting bracket.
946-04728A single speed drive cable for lawn mowers with informational graphic explaining power transfer and engagement.
Installation guide for 946-04728A single speed drive cable showing lawn mower placement and safety instructions.
946-04728A single speed drive cable for lawn mowers on branded promotional background.
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[Lifetime Warranty] 946-04728A 746-04728 Single Speed Drive Cable - Compatible with Troy-Bilt TB200 TB210 TB430 RM410 MTD Craftsman Yard Machines Yard-Man Huskee Rotary 15102 Lawn Mower - 946-04728 746-04728A 746-04728

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946-04728A / 746-04728 Single Speed Drive Cable

Key Features

  • Controls single-speed forward drive engagement
  • Conduit Length: 53 in
  • Inner Wire Length: 65-13/32 in
  • Wire Travel: 6-9/16 in
  • Durable PVC conduit housing for flexibility and protection

Replaces / Cross-Reference Part Numbers

  • 946-04728
  • 746-04728A
  • 746-04728
  • 15102

Compatibility & Fitment

  • Fits walk-behind mowers from MTD, Brute, County Line, Columbia, Craftsman, Huskee, Murray, Troy Bilt, Yard Machines, and Yard Man
  • Specific Troy-Bilt Models: TB200, TB210, TB430
  • Also fits models RM410 and MTD SP21HW-H

When to Replace

  • Drive system fails to engage or disengage properly
  • Cable is visibly frayed, stretched, kinked, or broken
  • Control lever feels loose, stiff, or unresponsive

Installation Tips

  • Disconnect the spark plug wire before beginning any repairs
  • Photograph or note the routing of the old cable before removal
  • Ensure the new cable is routed correctly to avoid pinching or sharp bends
  • Verify proper tension and test the drive control lever after installation
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Brand Model Number
Replaces 946-04728A, 946-04728, 746-04728A, 746-04728
Troy-Bilt TB200, TB210, TB430, RM410, 12A-A2BU711 (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), 12A-A2BU766 (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), 12A-A26M011 (2011), 12A-A26M066 (2011), 12A-A25S066 (2012), 12A-A25U211 (2012), 12A-A25U711 (2012, 2013), 12A-A25U766 (2012, 2013), 12A-A26N211 (2011), 12A-A25S011 (2012)
Craftsman 247374400, 247374401, 247377051, 247377000, 247377001, 247377450, 247377050, 247377870
MTD SP21HW-H 12A-A0A9778 (2015, 2016, 2017), 12A-A0BG778 (2014), 12A-A06M078 (2013), 12A-A06N778 (2013, 2014), 12A-A1JC006 (2011), 12A-A2A9897 (SP21) (2016), 12A-A2BR799 (2014), 12A-A2B8799 (2015, 2016, 2017), 12B-A2B8799 (2017), 12A-A23P799 (2013), 12AEB2JA001 (2011, 2012, 2013), 12A-B2A3778 (2015, 2016, 2017), 12A-B2AQ794 (2014), 12A-B2AQ799 (2017), 12A-B2BV778 (2014), 12A-B25U778 (2013, 2014), 12A-B28S799 (2015, 2016, 2017), 12B-B28S799 (2018), 12A-B29Q701 (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
Yard Machines 12A-A02J700 (2014, 2016), 12A-A03M700 (2012, 2013), 12A-A04A000 (2011), 12A-A0BE700 (2014), 12A-A0M5700 (2017), 12A-A13J029 (2012), 12A-A13K229 (2012), 12A-A13K729 (2012, 2013, 2014), 12A-A14O029 (2011), 12A-A14X229 (2011), 12A-A1BA729 (2014), 12B-A0SD700 (2019)
Huskee 12A-A2K7231 (2011), 12A-A2M7031 (2011), 12A-B29Q731 (2013)
Yard-Man 12A-A1M9001 (2012), 12AEB2JZ001 (2013), 12A-B22N701 (2014)

FAQ

This cable is used on selected self-propelled walk-behind mowers from Troy-Bilt, MTD, Craftsman, Yard Machines, Yard-Man, and Huskee. Models commonly associated with this part number family include Troy-Bilt TB200, TB210, TB430, and RM410, plus Craftsman M210 and M220. Because these brands share many MTD-built platforms, the safest match is by model number and original part number from your mower.
Known replacement and cross-reference numbers for this cable include 946-04728A, 946-04728, 746-04728A, 746-04728, and Rotary 15102.
This is the self-propel drive control cable for single-speed mowers. When you squeeze the drive handle, the cable pulls the transmission or drive engagement linkage so the mower moves forward. If the cable stretches, binds, or breaks, the engine may still run normally but the mower will not self-propel correctly.
Typical signs include the mower no longer pulling itself, weak or inconsistent self-propel operation, a drive bail that feels loose or has too much slack, or a cable that is visibly frayed, kinked, or broken at one end. In some cases, the mower only drives when the handle is squeezed extremely hard because the inner wire has stretched.
On most walk-behind mowers, this is a moderate repair that usually takes about 15 to 30 minutes. Typical tools are a screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, and possibly a small socket or nut driver. The old cable is disconnected from the handle, released from any frame clips, and then unhooked from the transmission or drive bracket before routing the new one the same way.
Before replacement, compare both cable ends, the outer housing length, and the routing style to your original cable. Also inspect the drive handle, cable anchors, transmission engagement arm, and return spring for bending or wear. If the old cable failed from drag rather than breakage, check that the drive linkage moves freely and is not packed with grass, rust, or debris.
Most failures come from normal cable stretch, moisture getting into the housing, corrosion of the inner wire, sharp kinks during storage, or repeated stress where the cable bends near the handle bracket. Poor routing after prior repairs can also cause premature wear by making the cable rub or bind during handle movement.