Something in the Drive Control Assembly on my Troy Bilt Lawn Mower came loose and it will not engage. It is a model #12AV565Q711. I have no clue how to go about fixing this. The lever to engage the mower to move forward is just in the handle unit loose with no tension. Idea, suggestion would be more than appreciated.

SOURCE: Troy Bilt Lawn Mower pull Cord broken

there should be four bolts holding the cover on that houses the pull cord assembly take the bolts out look inside you should see the rest of the broken cord at the other end there is a spool that the cord rolls up in to pull the cord until it stops the other end of the cord is a not in the cord pull on the knot the broken peice should come out turn the spool 2 times in the direction that is against the pressre while holding the spool in place feed the new cord in through the whole that you pulled the broken cord out of then tie the cord in a knot wind the rest of the cord up then feed the other end of the cord through the new pull handle tie the cord in a knot put the housing back on

Jim Parker

• 1041 Answers
• Posted on May 30, 2009

SOURCE: troy bilt mower won't stay running to cut lawn

You may want to check the gas cap to see if it clogged with dirt. If the gas cap is clear, you more than likely have a carburetor problem. If you need tips on carb. cleaning, feel free to ask.

Jim

Kelly

• 3740 Answers
• Posted on Jul 22, 2010

SOURCE: need manual for Troy Bilt lawn mower 12ai867q011

Hi and welcome to FixYa. I am Kelly. You will need both your model and serial number but you can get it online directly from Troy-Bilt here:

http://manuals.mtdproducts.com/mtd/Public.do?BrandCode=10001&langId=-1

Just enter your model and serial number and download the manual.

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