Description
Overview:
This Wheel Drive Cable is a genuine Stihl spare part for selected self-propelled walk‐behind lawn mowers, including the RM 448.0 VC and MB 448.1 VC. It links the drive control on the handle to the transmission, so engaging the lever sends power to the front wheels for steady forward movement. The cable uses a strong steel inner wire for tensile strength, protected by a tough, low‐friction outer sheath to reduce wear and ensure smooth operation. Factory‐formed metal end fittings provide a secure, accurate connection. Built for regular mowing in typical UK conditions, it restores reliable self‐propel function when the original cable has stretched, frayed, or seized, helping maintain consistent ground speed and even cutting performance.
Key Features:
- Genuine Stihl part for assured fit and compatibility
- Correct length and end fittings for specified models
- Steel inner wire with abrasion‐resistant outer sheath for durability
- Low‐friction action for smooth, predictable drive engagement
- Corrosion‐resistant components suited to wet grass and changeable weather
- Helps maintain traction and consistent cutting on flat lawns and gentle slopes
- Straightforward to fit using the mower's original routing and clips
- Reliable replacement for stretched, frayed, or sticking cables
- Supports routine maintenance to minimise downtime
- Stihl reference: 6358 700 7540
Typical Applications:
Used to restore or maintain the self‐propelled drive on compatible Stihl lawn mowers when the machine no longer pulls properly, the drive slips, or the lever action feels stiff. Suitable for routine preventative maintenance, seasonal overhauls, and repairs after cable damage from wear, kinks, or corrosion.
Also known as:
Self‐propel cable, traction cable, wheel drive control cable, mower drive control cable, lawnmower propel cable, lawnmower drive cable, drive engagement cable, transmission control cable, and sometimes referred to as a drive belt by users.
Fits Models:
MB 448.1 VC
RM 448.0 VC
RM 448.1 VC
Alternate Part Numbers:
6358-700-7540, 63587007540
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 6358 700 7540 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Stihl |
| OEM No. | 63587007540 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | MB 448.1 VC, MB448.1VC, RM 448.0 VC, RM 448.1 VC, RM448.0VC, RM448.1VC |
| Machine Type | Mowers |
| Fits Brands | Stihl |
| Fits Models | RM 448.0 VC | MB 448.1 VC | RM 448.1 VC |
