Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Mcculloch Mower clutch cable change, drive pulley, clutch cable

Question
Good morning,
I have a Mcculloch Lawn mower. Model M45-500CDR, s/n 01 04804371
The clutch cable on my mower has parted at the gearbox /clutch end, but I have not yet found the remnant cable end and nipple. I cannot see how to replace it with new at present. Having removed all (8+) screws on the gear box/clutch housing screws on the shaft, this item will not split easily. Please advise how to fit a new cable. In anticipation. Regards,Jerry

Answer
Can you attach a picture?  I have not seen any McCulloch imported to the States for many, many years.  I Googled the mower and it looks like the mower is sold in the UK.

Is parts link below for your mower?

http://www.mccullochpower.com/node7877.aspx

Looking at the parts diagram the cable connects to the transmission are under the drive pulley.  There is no need to split the transmission.

Eric