jakesnake66
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6-8 year old Husq 5426 ZT. Since last year the deck has been deteriorating, and recently it's developed an extremely loud rattling noise and the whole deck vibrates terribly. I've removed the deck 3 times to confirm blades aren't hitting anything. The only thing I found was where one blade was barely clipping a piece of metal that had come loose. The piece was beyond repair so I removed it. It was one of the 3 thin metal strips that line the underside of the deck leading edge to help the deck glide or proceed more smoothly. I guess they comprise the "edge guard?" I'm not sure the name. All three were VERY loose, and I could not tighten the two outside sections, so I removed them - sure the rattling would cease.
But it didn't. It seems the sound isn't caused by contact, but perhaps rather a cumulative effect of old, slightly loose pulleys and flywheels on the deck, but I'm not sure. I just know it's very loud and vibrates terribly. I don't want to cut with it.
Could this be caused by an old belt causing the wheels and pulleys to run off balance?
I know I haven't provided a great description. Please let me know what I've left out. Thank you!
But it didn't. It seems the sound isn't caused by contact, but perhaps rather a cumulative effect of old, slightly loose pulleys and flywheels on the deck, but I'm not sure. I just know it's very loud and vibrates terribly. I don't want to cut with it.
Could this be caused by an old belt causing the wheels and pulleys to run off balance?
I know I haven't provided a great description. Please let me know what I've left out. Thank you!