Introduction
This guide shows how to remove and replace the brake cable on the Toro Walk Behind Mower 21199HD 2018.
Tools
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            While holding the deflector up and out of the way, lift the grass bag handle away from the mower to detach it. 
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            Remove the grass bag. 
 
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            Use your fingers and press up from the bottom to remove the plastic cable guide from the handle. 
 
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            Remove the black silicone cap covering the nut on the kill switch and upper cable guide assembly. 
 
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            Use a 7/16 inch socket or wrench to remove the nut securing the kill switch and upper cable guide assembly. 
 
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            Unclip and remove the upper cable guide from the handle. 
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            Unroute the cables from the cable guide. 
 
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            Rotate the cable retainer arm 90˚ upwards, perpendicular to the handle, to unlock it. 
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            Pull the arm away from the handle to remove it. 
 
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            Use a flathead screwdriver to pry off the single-use cap locking the brake cable to the brake handle. 
 
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            Tilt the mower onto its side, propping the handle up with a block of wood. 
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            Locate the end of the brake cable underneath the mower, in front of the driveline, and above the blade guard. 
 
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            Reach into the underside of the mower and grab the spring at the end of the brake cable. 
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            Slide the spring towards the open end of the U-shaped post. 
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.