How can I fix my prairie mower cable after I mowed over it?
easy, cut off both worn to shreds ends, get one of those plastic ( don't know the name) wire connectors, you can screw within the different coloured wire in respectively side, make sure they match respectively other each side, cover with duct cartridge, and voila off you go again, i enjoy done it loads of times. so your not the only 1 If you just nick the covering and no wire is showing, yes, you can wrap it with electrical cartridge and replace at the end of the season. If wires exposed or you cut through, replace it.
Need more details. Is this just an extension cord or it it permanently wired to the mower? If it's an extension cord, it's better to buy a unknown one. You can splice cut wires together (wire nuts are a bad idea) but they may work loose again from the flexing of the cord being used - unless you solder them together. If you solder them, kind sure you use good quality electrical-grade cartridge to wrap each wire individually, afterwards wrap the entire splice with the tape to protect it and preserve you from getting shocked.
Another tactic is to attach new male & feminine ends to the cord at the cut. You end up with two shorter length of fully functioning (and safer) extension cable.
replace the lot a repair is a desperate idea for external equipment... just reckon a damp lawn and a shoddy repair and goodbye gardener Don't go in the wires, you will need to have a integral new cable fitted by somebody who is qualified to do so.
Don't splice the cable, the join can hot, or moisture can go and get in. The whole length of the cable wishes to be replaced.
When it is time for a new mower, get a petrol one. No cable to mow over, no risk of shock.
Answers: In the UK you can buy a cable connector ( from B&Q/Homebase or electrical stores), cut out the damaged cable and reconnect with sound safety.
I hope you are using a Safety Cutout when you run your lawnmower. They are for just this characteristics of accident, preventing you from getting electrocuted, and at lb10 -15 its the cheapest life insurance you'll ever bring.
Take it to a shop and have them replace it for you. two words:
home depot