115-8435 290-941 Traction Cable

Key Features

• Restores drive function to self-propelled lawn mower models.
• Durable housing and inner steel cable construction for reliable tension.
• Overall cable length: 45 1/2 inches.
• Conduit length: 34 1/2 inches.
• Designed for direct fit replacement.

Replaces / Cross-Reference Part Numbers

• Toro: 115-8435
• Stens: 290-941
• Rotary: 16036

Compatibility & Fitment

• Compatible with 22-inch Toro Recycler walk-behind lawn mowers.
• Models: 20332, 20333, 20334, 20337, 20340, 20352, 20363, 20372, 20373, 20374, 20376, 20955, 20956, and 20958.

When to Replace

• Mower fails to engage the drive system when the handle is depressed.
• Cable is frayed, kinked, or physically damaged.
• Noticeable stretching prevents the mower from reaching full speed or moving entirely.
• Handle linkage feels loose or lacks proper resistance.

Installation Tips

• Disconnect the spark plug wire before beginning the repair for safety.
• Document the cable routing path to ensure the new cable is installed through the same guides.
• Secure the cable ends at the transmission and the handle control bracket.
• Adjust the cable tension at the handle adjuster until the drive engages consistently without slipping.
• Test the drive system in an open area before resuming normal mowing operations.