How to Fix Auger Control Cable on a Toro Single Stage Snow Blower

On a Toro single stage snowblower the auger control cable is used to activate and deactivate the auger blades on the blower. Damage to this cable results in the auger blades failing to engage and no snow cycling through the system. Once a cable is damaged it must be replaced. Completing this repair takes only basic tools and under 30 minutes to complete.

New auger control cable
Screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Slide the spring cover up towards the handle to expose the adjuster link of the control cable.
- 2
  Unhook the adjuster link from the spring.
- 3
  Slide the Z clip out from the adjuster link. Set the adjuster link aside.
- 4
  Unscrew all exterior screws to remove the exterior shroud of the snowblower.
- 5
  Slide the opposite end of the control cable from the guide belt area. This portion of the cable also uses a Z clip.
- 6
  Attach the new control cable to the guide belt by sliding the Z clip into place.
- 7
  Thread the cable through the opening of the shroud cover and replace the cover. Tighten the screws on the shroud.
- 8
  Attach the control cable to the adjuster link using the Z clip.
- 9
  Attach the adjuster clip to the spring on the handle of the snow blower. Adjust the cable to the correct tightness by adjusting where the Z clip is placed on the adjuster link.

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