Doogiegh
LawnSite Senior Member
- Location
- Central N.J.
I noticed that my Metro 32" is making a grinding type noise when running. This noise is coming off of 1 of the 2 pulleys that are on the underside of the motor, but spin when the motor is on. I dont notice any difference in noise if the blades are engaged or not nor do I notice a difference in noise if the mower is engaged in gear moving forward, being held in neutral or "stop" or the transmission disengaged in park.
Looking underneath the mower, I see there is one large pulley that spins when the mower is running and I suppose does almost all of the work.. This grinding noise sounds like it is coming from the pulley or the hub assembly of the pulley, not inside the engine.
Any idea at first read if there are bearing inside that pulley that might be frying that will need replaced, or would it be something (I hope not) more serious?
The mower will have it's second birthday in April. Thanks
Looking underneath the mower, I see there is one large pulley that spins when the mower is running and I suppose does almost all of the work.. This grinding noise sounds like it is coming from the pulley or the hub assembly of the pulley, not inside the engine.
Any idea at first read if there are bearing inside that pulley that might be frying that will need replaced, or would it be something (I hope not) more serious?
The mower will have it's second birthday in April. Thanks