Mountfield Clutch Drive Cable - 381000653/0

Overview

Manufacturer: Mountfield. Product: Clutch Drive Cable. Purpose: transmits actuation from the clutch lever to the drive clutch assembly in Mountfield equipment, enabling engagement and disengagement of the drive mechanism. Typical applications include replaceable, cable-operated clutch systems in Mountfield ride-on lawn tractors and garden tractors where a mechanical linkage controls drive engagement and transmission.

Key Features

• Part Number: 381000653/0
• Type of machine suitable for: Mountfield ride-on lawn tractors and garden tractors that use a cable-operated clutch drive; compatible with equipment originally configured for part 381000653/0.
• Installation tips:
  • Ensure power is removed and parking brake is engaged before work begins.
  • Remove the old cable from the clutch lever and transmission housing, noting routing and attachment points.
  • Route the new cable along the same path, guiding it around pulleys and guides as present in the original configuration.
  • Secure both ends and adjust tension so the clutch engages smoothly without binding; verify full travel of the clutch lever.
  • Test operation at a safe, low-speed setting before returning the machine to normal use.

Compatibility

• Suitable machine models: Mountfield ride-on lawn tractors and garden tractors that use a mechanical clutch drive cable and are compatible with part number 381000653/0.
• Alternative part numbers: None listed.