Silverleaf
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I currently mow about 2 acres with a 42" Scotts mower powered by a Kohler CV15S. It's been well maintained and has been running fine. Yesterday, just as I was finishing up, the mower quit running. I expected that I was out of gas , as I had been mowing for a few hours, but the tank still had plenty of fuel left. I went to restart, and it fired right up.....but with a loud "clanking" sound. I quickly shut it down, and decided to let it cool, while I went to trim. Restarted later, and the loud clanking is still there.
I haven't had much time to dig into it (had a storm come through and downed a tree across my driveway), but here is what i know:
Here is a quick video recording from my phone, although the "clanking" sound seems to be much more noticeable in person.
So, what do you think? Is this a knocking rod or possibly something else?
I haven't had much time to dig into it (had a storm come through and downed a tree across my driveway), but here is what i know:
- Engine has been running fine up to this point, no hint of trouble
- Oil level is fine; oil is clean
- Pulleys on the underside are tight. Had them come lose before, and it makes quite a lot of noise as well
Here is a quick video recording from my phone, although the "clanking" sound seems to be much more noticeable in person.
So, what do you think? Is this a knocking rod or possibly something else?