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Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Throttle Lever and Cable Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the throttle lever and cable in a Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017.

The auger bit is removed in this guide. While not necessary, removing it will make the repair easier.

What you need

  1. Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Throttle Lever and Cable Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug: step 1, image 1 of 2 Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Throttle Lever and Cable Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Before you begin, make sure the engine is switched off and cool to the touch.

    • Pull the spark plug connector straight off of the spark plug.

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  2. Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Throttle Lever and Cable Replacement, Remove the air filter cover: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the bolt securing the air filter cover

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    • Rotate the air filter cover 90° and lift it straight up to remove it.

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  4. Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Throttle Lever and Cable Replacement, Remove the throttle cable: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the screw securing the throttle cable clamp.

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    • Use a pair of needle nose pliers to lift the throttle cable out of its slot on the throttle body.

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    • Slide the throttle cable out of its clamp.

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  8. Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Throttle Lever and Cable Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Throttle Lever and Cable Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use a pair of flush cutters to cut through the zip tie securing the throttle cable to the auger and remove it.

    • Repeat this step for all seven zip ties along the throttle cable.

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  9. Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Throttle Lever and Cable Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use a flathead screwdriver to loosen the throttle cable end clamp.

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    • Remove the end of throttle cable from the clamp.

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  11. Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Throttle Lever and Cable Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Loosen the red screw clamping the throttle cable in the holder on the handle.

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  12. Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Throttle Lever and Cable Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the throttle cable from its holder on the handle.

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    • Slide the throttle cable out of the braided wiring sleeve.

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  14. Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Throttle Lever and Cable Replacement, Remove the throttle lever: step 13, image 1 of 3 Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Throttle Lever and Cable Replacement, Remove the throttle lever: step 13, image 2 of 3 Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Throttle Lever and Cable Replacement, Remove the throttle lever: step 13, image 3 of 3

    • The throttle lever is held in place by a flared rivet. You will need to replace this rivet with a new one, and re-flare it, during reassembly.

    • Use needle nose pliers to bend the flared end of the rivet inward to straighten it.

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  15. Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Throttle Lever and Cable Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Use a pin punch and a hammer to tap the rivet out of the handle.

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    • Use needle nose pliers to unhook the throttle lever spring from the throttle lever.

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  17. Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Throttle Lever and Cable Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Throttle Lever and Cable Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the throttle lever.

    • Remove the throttle lever spring.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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