Funhoon 946-04701 Auger Clutch Cable
Bottom line: The Funhoon 946-04701 Auger Clutch Cable: Replaces both OEM part numbers 946-04701 and 746-04701; main trade-off: snowblower auger cable only, not a general-purpose retro cable.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Replaces both OEM part numbers 946-04701 and 746-04701
- ✓ 37.5 in overall length, 32 in conduit matches factory routing
- ✓ Fits Craftsman 1X 21, SB245, SB270 snowblowers
- ✓ Covers Cub Cadet 1X 21 HP/LHP and 1X 221HP/LHP throwers
Cons
- ✗ Snowblower auger cable only, not a general-purpose retro cable
- ✗ Aftermarket part, not a factory Craftsman or MTD component
- ✗ One cable per pack, no drive cable or hardware included
- ✗ Fitment limited to listed MTD-family models, verify yours first
Manufacturer description
【Replace OEM Numbers: 】 946-04701, 746-04701【Specification: 】Overall Length: approximately 37.5 inchesConduit Length: approximately 32 inches【Long Service Life: 】This 946-04701 auger clutch cable Made of strong, durable and high-quality materials,not easy to rust, stable performance.Easy to operate and replace your original equipment directly.Auger drive cable(946-04701) connects the auger control lever on the control panel to the engagement lever in the auger drive system.【You will get: 】1x 946-04701 Auger Clutch Cable【Fits The Following Models: 】for Craftsman247.887800 (31AS2S5D799)…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Funhoon 946-04701 Auger Clutch Cable using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cables & connectors category. Funhoon's cables & connectors lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Key Features
- 【Replace OEM Numbers: 】 946-04701, 746-04701
- 【Specification: 】 Overall Length: approximately 37.5 inches; Conduit Length: approximately 32 inches; Auger drive cable(946-04701) connects the auger control lever on the control panel to the engagement lever in the auger drive system
- 【Fits Models: 】 for Craftsman 1X 21 inch, SB245, SB270 Snowblowers; for Cub Cadet 1X 21 HP, 1X 21 LHP, 1X 221HP, 1X 221LHP Snow Thrower; for Troy-Bilt Squall 123R, Squall 123R(2022), Squall 179E, Squall 179E(2022), Squall 208E, Squall 208E(2022), Squall 208XP, Squall 210, Squall 2100, Squall 280EX Snowblowers; for Columbia 21XPL Snow Thrower
- 【Long Service Life: 】 This 946-04701 auger clutch cable Made of strong, durable and high-quality materials, not easy to rust, stable performance.Easy to operate and replace your original equipment directly
- 【You will get: 】1x 946-04701 Auger Clutch Cable
Full Specifications
| Brand | Funhoon |
|---|---|
| 【You will get | 】1x 946-04701 Auger Clutch Cable |
| 【Replace OEM Numbers | 】 946-04701, 746-04701 |
| Full listing title | Funhoon 946-04701 Auger Clutch Cable for Craftsman MTD Troy Bilt Cub Cadet 1X 21 HP 1X 221 HP Snow Blowers Replaces 746-04701 |
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