Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Bought a brand new Simplicity a week ago. Only ran a gallon through it. Noticed the cable that controls the chute deflector has abraded the outer jacket away where it runs through the little curly cue thingy welded on the chute.
So, I called the dealer, told him about it, and he said he would order one today, and call me when it came in. Cool.

But then I thought, what if I had just bought at a borg (Home depot, etc) store. I would of more than likely had to live with it until it dies an early death, and then fix it at my cost. I am sure that at any rate, it would not have been this easy.

Food for thought to all those who see a "great deal" at the depot!

Carry on!

donjag wrote:
So would I. I guess it may have been exposed to heat or extreme cold, making it less resistant to friction wear. Or it may have sustained tool damage during assembly.

That cable is not unlike the controls on a motorcycle before the use of hydraulics.  I've had a few bikes and plenty of exposure to cables.  It's hard to say for sure but it looks like your cable just may have had the plastic melted in the area where the damage is.  The cable could have been momentarily laid on or against the exhaust while the engine was running.  If the cable is not kinked and  functioning OK, I'd repair it with some vulcanizing tape and wait for the replacement.   If they don't want the damaged cable back, I'd just keep using it and keep the replacement for a spare.  Who knows?  You might need it in twenty years.   

Tubby wrote:
I wouldn't do that. If the liquid seeps through, the cable may bind.