Craftsman 6.5 hp Briggs Stratton engine makes grinding noise...

[swamialok]

Mower starts with difficulty, usually needs a starting spray in the filter. It works well in the easy areas but the moment it hits a rough patch it starts making horrible grinding noises, feel like coming from engine or engine shaft against bearing. It dies quickly and needs restart.

 

[Rivets]

Start by cleaning the carb throughly and checking the oil. Once you get it starting and running good we can work on the gringing.