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I uploaded the video to YouTube. It was taken with an iPhone in slow-motion mode so that you can see what happens. This is the new clutch I installed. The old clutch did the same thing. The PTO is disengaged. The bolt at the bottom of the shaft does not seem to wobble, although it might so...

I do not have a dial indicator, but I will try the coat hanger trick. I wish I could attach the videos here, but I think they will be too large. I think they are very informative. I could post them on dropbox and give you access to them if you have the time. I have run the engine with the clutch...

That also has been suggested by the dealer, as well as checking the tension on the tensioner pulley. The dealer also suggested trying a new belt, although at $100 a pop, I have been hesitant to do that. The deck belt has been on for 200 hrs or so. The wobble happens when the PTO is disengaged...

Thank you for the suggestion. I have removed both the clutch and the hydraulic drive pulley and watched the shaft. No play at all in the shaft when I try to move it from side to side (although there may be more force required than I can do by hand). No wobble at all visible when I run the...

I have a 2005 Exmark Lazer (about 700 hrs) and am having a vibration problem with PTO clutch. While disengaged, there is vibration and wobbling of the clutch on the engine shaft. Thinking it was a failed clutch, installed a new one with same result. Worrying about failed lower engine shaft...