Go BottomHELP RDC54 making a LOUD noise
 | marciejk4
Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6 Central PA 
|
2009-08-15 164959
Hey everyone,
My rear discharge mower makes a grinding noise when I try to cut grass. It makes the noise every other minute. Does anybody have any tips to help me problem solve this??
Thanks!!!!!!
Reply to |
Quote Reply |
Add PhotoHELP RDC54 making a LOUD noise
 | earthwrks
Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3853 Home Office in Flat Rock, Michigan 
 Pics
|
2009-08-15 164964
Sounds (LOL pun intended) to me like a wiped out a spindle bearing or two. ....
Reply to |
Quote Reply |
Add PhotoHELP RDC54 making a LOUD noise
| marciejk4
Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6 Central PA
|
2009-08-16 164974
Thanks! I'll keep ya posted! (pun intended, ;-) ) ....
Reply to |
Quote Reply |
Add PhotoHELP RDC54 making a LOUD noise
 | auerbach
Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2168 West of Toronto
Pics
|
2009-08-16 164977
Grab the spindle (or each in turn if more than one) and try to wiggle it especially sideways. If there's any lateral play, shop for a replacement for when yours eventually gives out. (Some would suggest doing so when they're not spinning.) If there's three, you might want to get two new ones, because after the first failure another is likely. ....
Reply to |
Quote Reply |
Add PhotoHELP RDC54 making a LOUD noise
| marciejk4
Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6 Central PA
|
2009-08-17 165034
That is exactly what is happening!! When I wiggle two of them, they both shake where as the other one does not. Thanks for verifying, my husband thinks I don't know WTH I'm talking about,,,,now I can proudly say "I'm right"!!! LOL ....
Reply to |
Quote Reply |
Add PhotoHELP RDC54 making a LOUD noise
| auerbach
Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2168 West of Toronto
Pics
|
2009-08-18 165054
In that case it would be worth to try this. Remove the spindle. Likely just takes a wrench and maybe an Allen key.
Remove and clean all the innards, noting where the bearings and seals go. You might need a puller/press.
It's likely just one bad bearing race. You can tell when you see and feel it. Take or send it to a bearing shop, or there might be an ID number stamped on it, which along with the dimensions might suffice.
Get whatever replacements you need, grease thoroughly, and reassemble. If it's the same part in both, you might as well do the third too. You might end up with an effectively new mower for pocket (sorry, purse) change.
It would be reasonable to wait until the end of the mowing season if you want. ....
Reply to |
Quote Reply |
Add PhotoHELP RDC54 making a LOUD noise
| marciejk4
Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6 Central PA
|
2009-08-18 165085
I did take them out and clean & grease all of the parts over the weekend. The other problem was that the bolt is actually stuck inside the shaft assembly.
For what it's worth, I'd be better off just getting new spindles and blades rather than deal with the aggravation of dislodging the bolt.
At least I know I was on the right track. This is what happens when I leave the maintenance up to my husband (it doesn't get done!!). ;-)
Thanks again for your help!!!
....
Reply to |
Quote Reply |
Add PhotoHELP RDC54 making a LOUD noise
| auerbach
Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2168 West of Toronto
Pics
|
2009-08-19 165091
Option 1. Needs a puller. Simple job in the right shop. Then rebuild.
2. Keep the new ones on standby but continue using the old ones. Could last two days or two decades.
3. Switch out both or all three.
The blades are a separate matter. ....
Reply to |
Quote Reply |
Add PhotoHELP RDC54 making a LOUD noise
| batman
Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 20 Illinois
|
2009-09-17 165721
Marcie, did you get your spindle fixed? It could be under warranty? ....
Reply to |
Quote Reply |
Add PhotoHELP RDC54 making a LOUD noise
| marciejk4
Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6 Central PA
|
2009-10-11 166286
no, I did not yet. Other issues around the house came up (well pump died) and one took high priority over this one for now. :( ....
Reply to |
Quote Reply |
Add PhotoHELP RDC54 making a LOUD noise
| batman
Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 20 Illinois
|
2009-10-13 166306
the warranty is 1 year from date of purchase ....
Reply to |
Quote Reply |
Add Photo
Go Top
Share This