Hi,
My MMM has suddenly started making a grinding noise when I engage the blades. This happens no matter if the deck is raised or lowered and at idle speed.
So far on the mower we've 1) Checked for loose blades, all are tight. 2) Checked area where blades turns, is clear from debris 3) Checked gear box oil level, it is good 4) Checked blades, could use sharpening but are not damaged/bent.
I had my hubby start the tractor and engage the PTO with the MMM removed. It appears that the shaft that goes into the mower deck has quite a bit of wobble to it. I'm leaning towards it is a PTO/Universal joint problem, but wanted to double check to see if we missed anything while checking stuff.
I should also note that the last time my hubby mowed he lost one on the front rollers off of the deck and didn't notice it was gone. I'm not sure how long he mowed like that or if that could have even caused a problem.
Thanks!
My MMM has suddenly started making a grinding noise when I engage the blades. This happens no matter if the deck is raised or lowered and at idle speed.
So far on the mower we've 1) Checked for loose blades, all are tight. 2) Checked area where blades turns, is clear from debris 3) Checked gear box oil level, it is good 4) Checked blades, could use sharpening but are not damaged/bent.
I had my hubby start the tractor and engage the PTO with the MMM removed. It appears that the shaft that goes into the mower deck has quite a bit of wobble to it. I'm leaning towards it is a PTO/Universal joint problem, but wanted to double check to see if we missed anything while checking stuff.
I should also note that the last time my hubby mowed he lost one on the front rollers off of the deck and didn't notice it was gone. I'm not sure how long he mowed like that or if that could have even caused a problem.
Thanks!
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