How to Install a Blade Engagement Cable on John Deere D, E and L series Tractor

How to Install a Blade Engagement Cable on a John Deere D130, E120, E100, E110, E120, E130, L100, L105, L107, L110, S100 Lawn Tractor.
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How to Install a PTO (power take off) Cable on a John Deere D100 series and E100 series Lawn Tractors.
How to Install Blade Engagement Cable John Deere Tractor. D130, D120, D125, D110, D115, D105, E110, S220.
John Deere Part # GY22387 Blade Engagement Cable. OR John Deere # GY22387
How to remove Mower Deck John Deere D100, D110, D130, E110, E120, E130. • How to Remove Mower De...

[@employed1000]

Thank you for this clear and informative video. I'm a 77 year old pensioner and I thought this might be the end of the tractor. Our local John Deere dealer charges $200 an hour plus parts and labour (Canada). I'm partially crippled and although I have to engineer my body to perform tasks that I thought were simple not too long ago, thanks to your help I'll have that good little tractor back and running after the weekend. Thanx so much.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I hope all goes well and you are able to save some $$. Thank you for watching, sharing and the kind comment. Please give this video a like to help the channel. It would be greatly appreciated!

[@lujuannapagan8024]

I just want to thank you for such clear, concise instructions. I am a 73 year old newly widowed woman and I was able to follow your instructions and replace the PTO cable in about 20 minutes. Awesome! Thanks again.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Awesome! That makes me so happy to hear!! I’m glad you were able to get the job done. Thank you for the kind comment.

[@barbnicolson2064]

YES! I'm a 72-year-old woman who lives about 45 minutes away from a John Deere repair shop. The labor and travel costs would have been outrageous so I found your video. I have a John Deere D125. I call it my "Jane Doe," since its size pales in comparison with my neighbors' tractors. Your instructions were amazing. The only issue I had was the way the spring was attached in the back. It was wrong side up and I couldn't get the angle right to remove it. I loosened up "something" and was finally able to get it out. Other than that, everything went smoothly. It isn't any fun, though. Some of those areas are really difficult to reach. I just went out and made a stripe in the middle of my field. It works!!!! Thank you so much. And that attachment to the spring that broke is a piece of doo-doo.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@hazelmunro1126]

So glad to read your post i am a 76yr woman and very handy with most things was a bit doubtful about this one but after watching the video i figure if you can do it i should be able to.what lets me down mostly now is my knees but im going to give it a go.

[@joe78377]

My cable broke at the spring on my JD E100. Watching your video I was able to replace the new cable in 30 minutes. Thank you so much for your time and explanations on how to repair and avoid problems while replacing engagement blade cable.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@johnnythedane]

Dude, Thank You. Just realized our cable broke and yours was the first fixit vid I watched, and all I need.

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[@aaronbrumgard7285]

Dude ! You are comprehensive AF ! Camera person is Amazing !!! Thank you 🙏

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[@MrJamesbones6]

😁👍 Thank you very much! 😁👍 Best tractor repair video I’ve ever seen! Your step by step instructions & quality of your Video is Perfect! I also have this same John Deere D-130 and you saved me from having to barrow a trailer to haul my tractor 30 miles to the nearest repair shop! Plus they said it would be 3 to 4 weeks before they could even look at it! Really Appreciate your guidance & expertise 😁👍

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and saved yourself a lot of $ and time! Please give this video a like and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for watching and the kind comment :)

[@rogerwm.brazier4438]

Thank you very much. I already had a cable for my LT 135 and using your video, needle nose and a 10mm box wrench I completed the task in 15 min. Awesome video.Thanks again.

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[@joshuabradford1]

Great video! I just needed to see how the spring attached and how the pto lever mechanism worked. Great view and explanation from 4:40 - 5:10

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[@NeilsClemenson]

Thanks for sharing this! What used to require a trip to a repair shop is now just ordering the part.

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[@diazluis66]

thank you so much for the info and great camera angles. you are a life saver

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[@patrickwilliams5246]

Just changed the cable on my d130…. Really easy to follow the instructions …. Cheers

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Patrick, I’m glad it was helpful and easy to follow. Please give this video a like, subscribe and tell your friends about my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching and the kind comment:)

[@richardc4105]

Thanks to your video, I was able to knock this out in about 20 minutes. I hit some snags trying to remove the old one out. Putting the new one in went super easy. I found it easier to remove the 10mm in the rear. I did this on a John Deere D125 and that part is for that lawnmower as well.

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[@BruceDilg]

This is an incredibly well done video! Thank you. I followed it carefully to install a new cable on a JD 120. The only difference I found was a second clip attachment to the frame. This was a challenging project just getting to the parts with wrenches with two hands, I cannot imagine how you did it so well with only two hands. I really appreciate your help.

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[@4jesus1981]

Sir you are very skilled at what you do. I really appreciate this video.

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[@ZMAN71]

Before you make a demo video on KZbin, watch this first. Great explanation, my spring snapped in half while I was I Mowing and I was like “how the hell am I fixing this”? Now I know, thanks again. 🤛

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[@hazelmunro1126]

I am about to tackle the job and thought i would look it up to see i thought i could do it .your video makes it look easy the camera work is amazing .

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I hope all goes well. Just take your time and you’ll be fine! Thanks for watching and the kind comment.

[@duitf2]

Thanks for the video - it helped alot!! I have an S120 and went by your instructions and tool needs and I had it in 30 minutes. Thank you again!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad it helped! Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

[@mrbdent]

Awesome video. exactly what I needed to replace my cable. After three mows, my cable broke again (4th time in 6 years). It breaks where the cable attaches to the spring. Not sure what I am doing wrong each time. Your directions worked perfectly.

[@williedakine2974]

Thank you, your video was step by step perfect down to being careful not to drop the # 8 nut, I did. It took as long to find it again as the rest of the project combined.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful. I have dropped that nut on many occasions. Thank you for watching and the kind comment. Please give this video a like and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated!

[@CasperDuPlessis-w1p]

Thank you, great video. Very helpfull, I forgot the spring at the top and had no tension on the cable, thought my cable was too long. After watching your video I realized that and waha I was sorted. Thank you

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad you were able to figure it out! and your back up and going :) Thank you for watching, sharing and the kind comment!

[@billymaxwell198]

Very helpful video. I used the same cable on my JD E110. Thanks a million👍🏾

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[@chicagodino]

Not mechanically inclined but I was able to fix my machine… only with a few curse words. Thanks for posting

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad this video was helpful and your back up and running! Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

[@watermanone7567]

Good work, I just did two craftsman mowers that have a similar setup and do have the slotted adjustment for the cable on the mower deck. Thanks for the video.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@YAKKPROGRESSIVEMETAL]

Thanks for the video. I have the D110 and I bought the same model cable you used and it work. It was a bit longer than the original but it worked and mine has the adjustable section yours didn’t have. Your the reason it was easy for me to change the part. Thanks

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad to hear and you got the job done!! Thank you for the kind comment. Please give a thumbs up to help the channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated;) Take care.

[@lindafrederick3254]

Awesome visual & description of the whole job! Thanks!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@ericwomack4736]

Works for D110 too! Excellent tutorial. Thank you!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Eric, glad to hear. I will add it to the description. Thank you for watching and the kind comment. Please give this video a like and tell your friends about my channel to help it grow! It would be greatly appreciated:)

[@ianallright731]

Great video and super easy to follow. I have a John Deere X125 (I'm in France so may be a European model number) and the instructions worked perfectly. Thank you!!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it worked on the X125. I have not seen or heard of that model in the states. Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

[@davemansfield8653]

Thank you for the super-helpful about not breaking the switch on reinstall!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@niffirgan3161]

Great video, it made me much more confident about replacing the cable on my D130 and your reference to the part number gave me confidence that I had bought the right part even though it looked different. I encountered two minor differences and one problem. The two differences were that the black trim panel on my D130 does not extend so far forward as the one in your video, also my D130 has an extra cable clip on the frame a bit further back directly above the mower deck (I found that fairly easily) it is a hook type clip so was able to route the new cable through it. The main problem I had to overcome was the spring. My old spring was much smaller and instead of a hook on the end it has a sort of snake head end that had to be wiggled through a hole (not a slot) in the tension pully arm . Managed to make the new larger spring fit with a grinder. I ground down the hook shortening it by about 1/3" and tapering the end so it would push down into the hole. I expect getting it out again is going to be a real b***h, so I am not looking forward to servicing the mower deck next year.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad you were able to get the job done ✅. I would hope the new cable would last more than a year! Hopefully your won’t need to do it that soon. Thank you for watching. I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like and share my channel with your friends to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated!

[@niffirgan3161]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Oh I expect it will last at least 10 years like the previous one. My concern is unhooking the now modified spring to remove the mower deck for servicing which I do every year at the start of the new growing season. It took a lot of effort to get the ground down spring hook into the hole so it will not be easy to get it out again.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Oooooooo! Gotcha.

[@jonathanland6749]

Very good video. I already removed my old cable and there was a lot of frustration trying to remove that cable at the engagement handle. You trick would have saved me lots of time. Nice job...i'll look for your videos in the future. Thanks.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@larryf2440]

Great instructions. Did not miss any thing👍👍👍

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

[@davidschilleci9162]

Thank you! 1 of the best diy videos I've seen.

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[@mrrickcrushing]

Well done :). I made the classic mistake of stopping the video once I thought I had all the facts and then spent a few minutes puzzling over why the silver bolt housing wouldn't slip back on the shaft, lol...bungee still deployed , DERP! Note to self watch the whole video :). My D105 does have the adjustable stub on the deck but I have never taken the time to find out how tight the belt should be when activated. I have larger clipping sizes than what I opine should be there with two blades chopping so may look for some adjustment advice. Once again, well done. Subscribed

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad this video was helpful. Thank you for the kind comment and for supporting my channel :)

[@francisaona64]

Really appreciate your thorough and detailed video. Thanks to your help, we are back in business mowing our 5 acre 'jungle'!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful. 5 aces, wow. What model do you have? Keep the front wheels greased multiple times a year. Keep sharp blades and change your oil often to keep machine running good.

[@mrcreedslights]

Thanks the instructions were similar enough to work on LA135SE its actually easier the cable end is held on by the tension spring that fits in a slotted pin with a washer to hold the cable to the pto arm.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi John, I’m glad this was helpful and good to know it works on the JD LA 135.

[@TonyGraham-e8t]

Howdy . I put a new engagement cable on my D110 and when I put the new cable on when I engage the cable the blade barely turn or not at all. Yes your video also fits a D110

[@mikeboggess255]

EXCELLENT video and verbal explanation.

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[@deanhoppe]

Thank you for making this video! Your explanation and demonstration is excellent and very easy to follow.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@Godeater2112]

Hey Brad, I wanted to drop a line to sincerely thank you for the informative videos. I'm a first time tractor owner and having this issue with my John Deere S220, so the video will surely help me fix her up today. All the best!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad they are helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please spread the word about my channel to help me grow! It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching.

[@Godeater2112]

@Johnson's Small Engines I also checked my part number for you, and yes the same GY22387 part was what fixed my John Deere S220.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you! I just added the S220 to the list.

[@hautemaman]

Great video! Thank you! I was able to change the cable on my E130 John Deere this morning 😀

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Kaz, I’m glad this was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.

[@alansilver7397]

Thank you . Excellent ,easy to follow instructions and extremely good photography. Save me $$$ . Thanks from a successful "novice mechanic.Cheers, Alan

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@JeffSchremsMUSIC]

You are my hero! Thanks so much for posting this

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

[@bumpyroads5197]

I did the repair, and your video helped me.thanks

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.

[@jimnagel5611]

GOOD VIDEO MY FRIEND - MINE BROKE TODAY IN THE SAME PLACE -- PRETTY MUCH DID WHAT YOU DID - SO FAR SO GOOD - JUST GOTTA GET THE PART NOW

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Jim, I hope all goes well! Thank you for watching and the kind comment!

[@jimnagel5611]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines MY PLEASURE -- YOU SCRATCHED THAT ITCH IN THE PERFECT PLACE

[@jeffcurtis1069]

Another fantastic video. I particularly like how you show and tell us, then tell us and show us again. Well done?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thanks Jeff. Thank you for commenting and supporting my channel!

[@edmurphy7006]

Thank you for such a great video. Just replaced the cable on my JD L110 - Substantially the same and your video made it simple for me to complete. Thanks again.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Ed, I’m glad it was helpful and you got the job done. Please give this video a like, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated.

[@dianagriffin5150]

This is a great video, it made the repair so easy! Unfortunately I bought the part specified for my mower, D110, GY21641 and the spring is different and doesn’t stay hooked. It works for a few minutes and then pops off🙁.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Diana, It’s a updated cable and it should fit. I will try and make a updated video with your cable. It may take a week to get the video up so please be patient. I have a D100 in at the moment that needs your cable.

[@roncarrier4205]

My PTO cable broke in the same place. Very helpful video

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment!

[@joeholmes7622]

Brad-you are an inspiration. You’re also an excellent teacher. Your videos are not only the most informative I’ve found but they are a joy to watch. Thank you and keep them coming. I’ve gained to confidence from you to not only do all my own work on my JD S120, but also my B&S push power and Yamaha outboard. Thank you again for your excellent work. Joe

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Joe, I’m glad I’m able to help! and get you out of your comfort zone. Glad to hear your doing more with all your small engines. Just take your time and you’ll be fine :)Thank you for the kind comment and supporting the channel! Please spread the word to help my channel grow.

[@peterkoch1064]

Thanks mate, awesome vid! Hope you picked up the ring spanner that was sitting on top of the motor 😅

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I sure did :) I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching, the kind comment, and supporting the channel. It is greatly appreciated!

[@randybryson5519]

I’m doing my second one for my D110. The first one I bought in April and it just broke off at the spring. Replacement was free.

[@marcdun2814]

Great video, thanks. The part GY22387 also fits D105. Just got the part, you make my DIY work much easier

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Marc, thanks for the number. I will put that in the description to help more people. I’m glad you found my video and it helped you! Please subscribe if you are not, give this a thumbs up, and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching and the kind words.

[@geneandmonniesteele8817]

Thanks so much for the video. You’re the only one I could find doing that particular repair! Man it was very helpful.

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[@timothytremblay7763]

Thanks this video was exaclty what I was looking for., I will always look for your suggestions for my La-105., thanks again.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.

[@marathonhotel5645]

Thank you, you helped me to change pto on E110 . It uses same

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you, I will put it in the description.

[@ddierking]

Thanks. The video was very helpful. Saved me a lot of time.

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[@elionaiooliveira8359]

Awesome tutorial video! Thanks for helping!!

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[@bokson4]

Very well set out video. Made changing this out easy for me, cheers.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@N2005678]

Another great video and another job made all the easier to complete having had your excellent guidance. Thanks again!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@stonewallwoodcraft]

Great video Brad, very informative and easy to follow. While changing my cable I ran into a problem I cant seem to solve. My old cable snapped at the spring, so I ordered the same part number for the replacement. I installed it the same way you did in this video, but when I pulled the level to engage the pto afterward, it only seems to move the pulley arm about half the distance it needs to move to engage the mower deck. Its almost as if the cable is too long. If I reach under and pull on the spring manually the mower engages as its supposed to until I let go and release the manual tension. My mower deck is also one like the video that doesn't have an adjustable tensioner for the cable. Is there something I'm missing here? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Did you order the same part number from your old cable? Or did you use the cable part number in my video? Because you may not have purchased the correct cable for your certain model even though you said, it’s the same one. I always double check the part number to the specific model that I am working on to make sure I get the correct part. that is all that makes sense. Other than the possibility. The belt is too long now, but that doesn’t make any sense did it stretch, doubtful. I would double check with your specific model on the John Deere website or contact John Deere just to make 100% sure that you have the correct part. Sometimes there may be a serial number break that is needed to get the correct part. John Deere would be able to help with that better than me.

[@stonewallwoodcraft]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thanks for the quick reply. I ordered the right part based on the number from the Deere dealer, which was also confirmed when I pulled the old one off and it was stamped in the jacket of the old one. Even the service dept at my local dealer doesn't understand why its not just a simple in and out so I've been checking the internet for someone who may have had a similar situation. I've been trying to avoid bringing it to the dealer because of the lengthy downtime it'll cause but its starting to look like that's the best option. Thanks for the help!

[@randyd9805]

I just put that cable on my D100. I bought an entire new deck and after I got it I found out it needed this type of cable. My original cable just inserted on that end where the spring is and the spring was not even half that size. I don't know why they made that spring so large. I've spent over a grand with the new deck and this cable around 1,040 bucks, but I didn't want to buy an entire new mower since the old deck was pretty much trash with too many problems to fix. It does seem to engage the blades correctly but I haven't had time to mow with it yet. Probably do that on Monday afternoon.

[@danbradford2376]

Thanks for the video , very helpful but when I engage the blades the belt gets looser not tighter. What am I doing wrong?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Belt is on incorrectly? I thought you gave a Husqvarna?

[@danbradford2376]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines nope probably someone else , I’ll check again. Thanks ! I have a Deere 130

[@chaysegill1775]

great video, very simple to follow great job

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@johnwright1740]

Thanks for the video. Job well done.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you for watching. I hope all went good:). Please give this video a like, and share my channel with your friends to help it grow.

[@Kalarix]

Great video, very practical! This part worked just fine on the D125 as well.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thanks David, good looking out! I’ll put the D125 in the description.

[@Fue1ez]

Awesome man you a true blessing. This really helped me out. Thanks bud!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@ganash11]

Excellent video, I have a D120 and the head of the cable that fits in the bracket on the deck ( mine is adjustable) seperated from the cable, so need to replace cable, want to say everything on the D120 is smaller as Spring on deck only one and small also no return spring on bracket that holds holds engagement pulley. I also need to replace one spindle but Deere only provides Self Tapping bolts and mine has bolt and lock nut

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

When replacing the spindle assemble you should only need the self-tapping bolts. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@MichaelKolackiu]

How can you adjust the belt tension on this model where the cable bracket is welded instead of having the screws you can loosen?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

There is no adjustment. It is the spring that puts tension on the belt when the blades are engaged.

[@hastonandrew2]

Nice informative video brother. How do you edit your videos. I am thinking about starting a youtube

[@JamieHopkins-z2u]

Also works with the E 130

[@sheri023]

Great video, thank you. I don't need to replace the cable yet, but my problem is that the blade engagement handle is so hard to engage on my L110 JD (bought in 2003). It's like at the other end the idler on the deck doesn't want to engage smoothly and sometimes it puts a lot of pressure on the little bolt/screw and lock nut that holds the lever arm of the handle that it breaks that screw and I've replaced that screw many times. Is the problem the idler or other pulley on the deck? I don't know why the blade engagement handle is so hard to push up and begin the blade action. Any experience with this problem at your shop? Thank you for any advice you have.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Disconnect the cable from the mower deck. After disconnecting, see if it it easy or not? If it is easy, your mower deck blade brake arms or the blade engagement arm is sticking. If the cable is tight after disconnecting from the mower deck? Your cable needs to be replaced.

[@sheri023]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines ok, thank you, I will check it out.

[@sheri023]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines the blade engagement handle to the cable is easy to push up without the cable connected to the deck. This means I should look at some you tube channels to see how to fix the blade brake arms or blade engagement arm? Where is the blade engagement arm? I'm not sure which part you are meaning. Thank you, again.

[@anthonysmith5557]

Hey there Johnson craftsman its also the same for John Deere e110 model fits and same part number

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Anthony, thanks for the heads up. I will add that model to the description.

[@Fly4aWhiteGuy]

So the cable is not attached anywhere between the clip on the frame and the bracket on the mower deck?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Correct

[@tinainnca]

@johnsonssmallengines hoping you can help! I came to your video tonight trying to find out what's up with my E130 as the blade engagement cable that you show here, keeps coming out of the little slot that you show at 3:40. When I engage my handle the cable will become disconnect from that little slot. It seems to happen EVERY time I go to engage the blade. Thoughts and recommendations? Truly appreciated.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I haven’t come across a cable that comes out if the slot when blades are engaged. If you can get a close up short video of it happening and send it to my email. I can take a look. I would say either the hole has worn larger or bracket pivot has worn. Impossible to figure it out without seeing the machine.

[@davidperry8046]

Good video thanks this is exactly what I needed

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi David, I’m glad this was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated.

[@mikem825]

Thank you for this!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Im glad you found it and I hope you will be able to get back to cutting the grass soon. Thank you for watching and the kind comment. Please give this video I like and share my channel to help it grow! It would be greatly appreciated :)

[@hudaahmed-tn7pb]

Awesome thank you i just follow your video and fix mine

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@haywilkes1120]

Thanks man, very helpful

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.

[@willlaroche3170]

Great video

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated!

[@tundra5568]

I find your videos very helpful. I have a problem with my D105. The blades will engage only when the deck is set high. When I lower the deck to level 3 or less the blades will not engage. Any suggestions? Thank You!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Blade belt is stretched. Replace belt.

[@tundra5568]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines , yes I already replaced the belt but it continues. Do I need to replace the pulleys?

[@kailarshmarajh]

great video ... to the point

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.

[@peterquartararo3249]

Great video.!! Thanks

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thanks Peter, I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like, subscribe and tell your friends about my channel to help it grow. Thank you for watching:)

[@tommystyling1252]

Thank you very much 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

You're most welcome! I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment!

[@BeachLover-kn5ov]

Hi ive replace the PTO correctly and blade still wont engage. When i pull lever the parts all move correctly however when i get on and turn mower on and push lever nothing happens im so frustrated can u pls help me ?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

It sounds like the blade belt is not on the pulleys correctly. What is the model of your machine? I may have a video on how to install the mower deck belt. You can look on my channel to find it.

[@BeachLover-kn5ov]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines it's a john deere d 105

[@FarmersLifeForMe]

Does this cable fits LA115 model please

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I do not think so. You must contact your local John Deere dealership to make sure you get the correct part before you perform the task.

[@MrMarkpeggy]

Thanks for the great video 👍

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Mark, I’m glad it was helpful. Please give this video a thumbs up to help my channel. Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

[@cringe-god8104]

The plastic part under the steering column that the cable clips to what’s that called and does anyone know where to find one mine broke

[@leathermule4824]

Great video 😊👌

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@tilfordtodd]

thank you thank you thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@charanjeet1975]

I believe this one works for S100 too

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I just checked and you are correct! Thank you. I added it to the description.

[@beardedcapricorn8458]

Thank you

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

[@ericpigg2689]

Has anyone else had the issue of these cables from John Deere not lasting more than a few days? The lead ball on the cable end inside of the spring likes to break off.

[@JasonSanders-xi4ip]

My cable did not break it just needs tightened. Any ideas?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Those cables do not adjust. Depending on the mower deck. There maybe a bracket that holds the cable to the deck that is adjustable. Most decks did not have that option. Most likely you need a new mower deck belt if the blades do not engage when the PTO handle is engaged or you have other issues.

[@JasonSanders-xi4ip]

I replaced the belt The bracket on mine is welded. If there is no adjustment I’m going to assume the cable is worn out. Thanks for your reply. Know there is no adjustment helps a lot. God bless and have a good day

[@jonnorcross2748]

Works on a D110 also

[@LarryMcCreless]

Same for E130

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you for sharing. I will put that in the description.

[@niterider6436]

E120 also

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thanks, I will put it in the description.

[@craigslattery934]

Fantastic video mate just what I needed I blew that cable yesterday. Cheers from Australia

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you from accross the globe. I watch many you tube channels from Australia. Your ocean is so clean!! not so much on the eastern us.

[@CrestonHill]

Great video!!!! You’ve helped me so much. You have no idea

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@CrestonHill]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines definitely will!!! Keep on keeping on!

[@charleshebdo9764]

E100 E110 E120 E130 L100 L105 L107 L110 GY22387

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thanks, just updated.

[@charleshebdo9764]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines No. Thanks to you. Just mowed 2 acres after installing the part !