Loud mandrels

PatG · 06-28-2009, 09:26 AM

One of my mandrels on my 2003 Cadet 38" rider starting whining last time I cut grass. Pulled the deck and took it to a reliable repair shop I've used before and he recommended to replace both shaft bearings, which I had him do. Today was the first time cutting due to all the dry weather we've had here. Now notice that both of them are REALLY making a racket. Took a look, nothing loose, including the blades, no wobble anywhere. Is there a way to test the units w/out removing them? Any suggestions sincerely appreciated.

**Basementgeek** · 06-28-2009, 04:19 PM

I would be calling them back and asking them.

I wonder if they greased them?

BG

PatG · 06-28-2009, 08:37 PM

TONS of grease. Had to wipe off some to even put the blades and nut back on. However, I will give them a call tomorrow and see what they have to say.

06-28-2009, 09:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
PatG Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 20 OS: XP SP3	Loud mandrels One of my mandrels on my 2003 Cadet 38" rider starting whining last time I cut grass. Pulled the deck and took it to a reliable repair shop I've used before and he recommended to replace both shaft bearings, which I had him do. Today was the first time cutting due to all the dry weather we've had here. Now notice that both of them are REALLY making a racket. Took a look, nothing loose, including the blades, no wobble anywhere. Is there a way to test the units w/out removing them? Any suggestions sincerely appreciated.

06-28-2009, 04:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Basementgeek Moderator, Home Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 1,497 OS: XP Pro SP2/Vista Ultimate SP2 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Loud mandrels I would be calling them back and asking them. I wonder if they greased them? BG __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. Proud member of ASAP

06-28-2009, 08:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
PatG Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 20 OS: XP SP3	Re: Loud mandrels TONS of grease. Had to wipe off some to even put the blades and nut back on. However, I will give them a call tomorrow and see what they have to say.