Recent content by Oddjob

Does your machine have a wave washer on the wheel assembly? If so, maybe it has lost some of its liveliness. You could try bending it a little or buying a new one. Or, as you have done, use thread lock. The vibration from the engine does tend to loosen bolts on mowers. BTW, congrats on...

I have a 1984 model 28” Snapper RER with the bicycle handlebars. It has its original B&S flathead 8hp engine. My yard is hilly but I have never felt the need for more power. I bought it at a yard sale for $20 about 20 years ago, and that included the grass collector. It didn’t have a battery...

I agree with Tiger Small Engine. Some other ideas: Is there an adjustment available on the brake? If so, maybe tighten it up a little. Is the new PTO cable properly installed or is it defective/wrong size? I’d be tempted to put the old cable back on and see if the noise goes away. Are the...