Toro Recycler 6.5HP has crimped cable

[villeguy]

The cable that activates the self-propel feature of my Toro mower has somehow developed a crimp (see photo). It does not affect the mower's performance, but I'm wondering if and how I should straighten it out. Any advice is appreciated in advance.

 

[Rivets]

Been there, done that, I don’t worry about those unless they have a crimp in them. A little on them once a year will serve you well.

 

[villeguy]

Do you mean a little oil on them?

 

[bertsmobile1]

Push bike dry control cable lubricant is best because it does not gather dust .
Not chap but I only use a 4 oz bottle every 5 years and I use it every day

 

[villeguy]

Do you recommend that I just leave the cable crimped? Or is there a way to straighten it?

And do I just squeeze the lubricant up top, where the cable sticks out of the rubber tubing around it? (You can tell I'm a novice.)

Thanks to both of you, R & B, for your advice.

 

[Rivets]

You can push that cap up and push the lube into cable and push the cap back down.

 

[villeguy]

Thanks again, Rivet. One question: what is the cap that I can push up?

 

[Rivets]

Sometimes there is a small cap on the end of the cable to keep dirt out.

 

[sgkent]

you go to a motorcycle shop. They sell a kit that lubes cables. You can try to straighten it with your thumb but it is not that hard to replace. It probably happened when the handles were folded.

 

[villeguy]

Thanks to all for the tips.