Yes, the lever must slide on/off the end of the handle bar. I know of no "good" way to remove the hand grip. I thought I could use a heat gun to warm it up a little, but it didn't work. The grip just turned to mush. Anyway, I agree, about so many things nowadays. I have a snowblower (different brand) with the same basic design, but the spring on the end of the cable can be replaced--just the spring; not the entire cable and lever! Of course that is 20+ years old so I'm not sure what the new ones are like.
Thanks again, I appreciate your help.
Thanks for your help. You did not tell me I also needed the hand grip. Design is retarded.
Thanks!