PTO Control Cable Lawn Mower-Blade Engagement Cable GY2238 Compatible with John Deere 107S D100 D105 D110 D120 D125 D130 E100 E110 E120 E130 X105 X106 X107 X125 X126 X127 X145

What It Is

This is a PTO (Power Take-Off) control cable that engages and disengages the mower blades on select John Deere lawn tractors. It replaces a stretched or broken cable that prevents the blades from spinning when you pull the PTO knob.

Fitment & Compatibility

• Models confirmed: John Deere 107S, D100, D105, D110, D120, D125, D130, E100, E110, E120, E130, X105, X106, X107, X125, X126, X127, X145.
• Deck size: Works with 42-inch, 48-inch, and 54-inch decks on these models—no deck-size restriction.
• OEM replacement: This is the GY2238 aftermarket cable. It replaces OEM part GY2238. It is not a genuine John Deere part, but it matches the original length (approx. 84 inches) and end fittings.
• What to check before buying: Measure your old cable end-to-end (including fittings). Verify your tractor model’s exact suffix (e.g., D100 vs D100A) – some later revisions use a different cable. Confirm your PTO knob pulls out (manual engagement) – this cable won’t fit electric PTO systems.

Key Things to Know

• Quality: At $3.99, this is a budget aftermarket cable. It works, but the outer sheath is slightly thinner than OEM. Expect 1–2 seasons of light-to-moderate use.
• Installation: Moderate difficulty (30–60 minutes). You’ll need to remove the hood/fender pan on most models to route the cable. No special tools beyond basic wrenches and pliers.
• Common gotcha: The cable end that connects to the PTO lever on the transmission may need a small zip tie to secure it – the factory clip can be loose on aftermarket cables.
• Adjustment: After install, you may need to adjust the cable length at the lever end to get full blade engagement. If blades don’t spin at full RPM, loosen the cable clamp and pull a little more slack.

Should You Buy It

If you have one of the listed John Deere tractors and your original cable is snapped or stretched, this $3.99 cable will get your blades spinning again. It’s a no-frills fix for occasional mowing. For heavy commercial use or if you want OEM fit and feel, spend $20–30 on a genuine John Deere GY2238 cable.