craftsman deck vibrating a lot

[boston]

My craftsman 15 hp kohler deck has been vibrating excessively lately. It's also very very loud. It just recently started and was a bit quieter before.

 

[reynoldston]

Sounds to me like its new bearing time.

 

[redfish9]

or off balanced blades

 

[Carscw]

Sounds to me like its new bearing time.

I Agree but some times to top side of the spindle can get out of round. Make sure the pulley nut is tight. But like reynoldston said I bet will be a bearing

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[boston]

Are bearings expensive?

 

[Carscw]

They should be around $5 each

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[boston]

Would I be able to swap bearings from another similar deck?