Implement lever on 105
 

I'm getting closer on this project. Parts for steering column rebuild are on order. Next question is the implement lever. The top of the handle is missing. When I use a screw driver to push the center pin down and pull the lock pin with my finger, I can raise and lower the the handle. Am I missing the spring
(2) and push button(1) that cub cadet shows on their schematic? It is definitely not like the schematic on parts tree.com. Both website's show the rubber handle is no longer available. Has anyone dealt with a situation like this before?

Here is the Parts Break down. Items 1 through 4 are still available.

(1) IH-401-456-R2 Pin
(2) 932-3005 Spring
(3) 736-30069 Washer
(4) IH-401449-R1 Lock Asm

I'm guessing I need parts 1-3? Am I right? It looks like I have part 4 but how do I get it out? Does the handle hold the whole assembly together or will I need to make something since the handle is not available anymore? Thanks for your help!

It has been a long time since I have worked on one of these, but IIRC, Item #4 screws into Item #1, thus holding everything in place.

If I am wrong, someone chime in and set it straight.

We'll see what anyone else says but from my picture, is that number 1 that is recessed in the handle?

I'd be tempted to adapt one of the handle covers available here
http://ihccw.com/mowerparts.html

The other parts you need, 1-3 are also on this page. The large pushbutton unscrews from the lift rod inside. The locking pushbutton (on the front of the grip) is a friction fit in the handle, simply pry the old one out and press the new one in. I'm guessing that you still have the bottom of the button screwed to the top of the rod inside the handle--the pushbutton breaks off at the necked down section. See picks below, that's what I had. If so, you'll need to drill into it (past the necked down portion) and use an ez out to unscrew it from the inside rod. If that's the case, the spring will still be there.

Does anyone know if the grips are still available, or where to get a replacement when they wear out?

+1 for this, I wouldn't mind having a spare around.

i just got #1 in mail today as for the handle it says they had one left ( cc specialties ) web site but i never got it so would say they dont have any

Sawdustdad is correct about the situation that you have.

IIRC if you remove the handle assembly, rockshaft and all, you may be able to push the center rod up far enough to unscrew the remains of the push-button with a pair of pliars. Depending on the condition of the spring and washer (parts #2 and #3) you may or may not need to replace them. Your lockout button (part #4) appears to be alright.