Total length is 53 inches. Conduit length is 40 inches. MTD has updated this part. It is now manufactured with a hook on the upper end. This replaces the old clamp style. If the control cable is broken, the lawn mower's self-propel feature won't work.
Lawn mower blade adapter. If the lawn mower's blade isn't engaging properly, the blade adapter may be stripped. If the blade adapter is stripped, replace it.