Viking MB 253.1 T - clutch cable

[Johnd1881]

Hi all,

I'm hoping someone can help.
I have a 2015 Viking MB253.1 T (STIHL RM253.1 T equivalent) and have replaced the genuine self-propel cable (6350 700 7528).

I'm stuck fitting the gearbox end. The cable passes through the black guide on the gearbox, but the Z-bend won't fit through the guide.

I've checked the STIHL parts diagrams, but they don't show how the cable actually attaches.
Does anyone know:

Is the black guide removable?
Does the gearbox need to be opened?
Or is there a particular fitting method?
I've attached a photo of the gearbox.

Many thanks for any advice!

[Mick]

Hi Johnd1881, and welcome to TGMForum.

The black piece you see on your gearbox is actually the end off the old cable.  You need to remove it before snapping in the new one. 

You should see a similar black plastic piece on the new cable, and you'll notice two plastic tabs which need squeezing to release it from the gearbox. 

Hope this helps.

[Johnd1881]

Many thanks for the reply.  I've been racking my brains all day and this makes perfect sense. I managed to get this out but inadvertently damaged the other end when removing it from the starter bracket (what a plonker).  Now I need to buy this.   However, thanks for the reply, it's really appreciated.

[Mick]

No problem.   

When fitting, You'll just need to connect the gearbox end first, by hooking to the small lever on the box, then clip the cable in place where that old piece was. Then hook it up to the lever on the handles and clip the cable in place. 

There is tools available to unclip those cable ends from the gearbox etc., but I made my own custom ones from a piece of metal tube with a slot down the side.

[Johnd1881]

I think I could have done with the tools 😬

Once I've got the Motorstop assembly ordered I should be able to connect it all back together.  It's been a steep learning curve.