Service & Maintenance Question
Purchased a Husqvarna LTH18538 in 2015. I'm looking to...
Service & Maintenance Question posted June 6, 2015 by Bob Richards, last edited June 7, 2015
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Question:
Purchased a Husqvarna LTH18538 in 2015. I'm looking to remove the cutting deck but can't figure out how to disassemble deck engagement cable from it's deck bracket. It does not have a retainer spring or slide collar(items K & L)as depicted in the online manual. It appears to be secured in an open-end slot with no obvious way to remove it. Can anyone help?
Thanks,
bojo3919 (Bob)
Thanks,
bojo3919 (Bob)
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This pic was taken with a mirror as I could not view cable from opposite side. I apologize for the poor quality but I think it may be showing two squeeze tabs that may be the secret to removal...opinion?
Bob
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Can you get a snap shot of the other side of that bracket and post it for me to look at?
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Eugene,
Here is a back side picture taken via a mirror. Not real good quality it appears to reveal two "squeeze tabs" that may be the key to removal? Your opinion?
Bob
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Eugene,
Looks like my picture did not come through...I will try using "attach a file". If that doesn't work, perhaps you could instruct me on how to add the pic to this post? Sorry for my ignorance with the system.
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Eugene,
I'll try again to send the back-side picture of the bracket (taken through a mirror). It shows what look like two squeeze tabs that may be the key to removal?
Bob
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That would be it. A good pair of slip joint pliers should be all you need to squeeze those in so slip it out.
As side note: I wonder why they went back to old system.
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My YTH22V46 also does not match the manual. It also does not have a retainer and clip on the cable. Another person said the same for their riding mower of a different model and they suggested you push down the tab on the top of the plastic collar with a small screwdriver and then pull it out. I have not tried it yet, but the side that should have the retainer and clip does feel like it has a movable tab piece on top.
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James,
If you through the replies Bob and I had you see what we were talking about and how a pair slip joint pliers would easily remove it.
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James,
Eugene is correct...a pair of pliers does the trick. Squeeze the plastic tabs together and the cable can be backed out of it's bracket. I don't know if you saw the picture (in this thread) that I previously submitted showing the plastic tab attachment configuration so I will attempt to attach it again. I would suggest undoing all the deck attachment points prior to unhooking the cable. That will allow you to slide the deck to the side for better access for cable removal.
Bob
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