Vague question I know.

[loco-diablo]

Hey Folks, I have an HRX2174VKA that's about 2 years old. The last couple of time I've used it, I've noticed a slight rattle coming from the deck area. I haven't really spent any time yet to investigate, but it definitely seems to be coming from the deck. It doesn't have to be moving to hear the noise. It sounds like something is loose and vibrating slightly somewhere. It doesn't wobble like a bent blade or shaft may indicate and its not coming from the handle. I can't tell if the sound is coming from inside or outside the engine itself, or if something got loose around the deck. Has anyone had a similar issue? I guess I'm just looking for a place to start looking.

 

[mechanic mark]

First check oil level on dipstick & make sure it's on full mark, remove spark plug boot for safety as well as shutting off fuel supply valve to carburetor. Rotate mower on its side with carburetor side up, clean & inspect underside with hands on, all parts, blade bolts for being loose, bent or cracked blade. I would remove blade, clean & inspect and if blade looks ok dress it up using a file & check blade balance before reinstalling. If blade is bent or cracked replace blade with Honda OEM part. Let us know what you find, thanks.

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