FREE Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Vibrates

[mechanizm]

OK, now that i got the FREE Dixie Chopper, chopping well, I'm going to work some more on the FREE, Cub Cadet zero-turn which I have gotten running well but it vibrates even before I engage the blades. I saw a youtube video where a guy complained about this problem with this mower. Any suggestions before I get under it and start poking around? THANKS

 

[ILENGINE]

Hydro drive belt with a piece missing causing the idler arm to bounce. Or something stuck in one of the hydro pulleys causing the same effect

 

[bertsmobile1]

take all the belts off the engine and see if the vibration stops
If it does not then the engine is the problem
Also check the engine mounts are tight

 

[mechanizm]

I checked the engine and it's solidly mounted. I don't think it's the engine because it stops vibrating sometimes. I'll remove the belts and give it a go. THANKS....

 

[Tbone0106]

You might check the cooling fans on the drives. If one or more blades are missing, that might cause a vibration.

 

[mechanizm]

You might check the cooling fans on the drives. If one or more blades are missing, that might cause a vibration.

ok, thanks... will go out tomorrow and poke around. rain and cold coming to Florida! it was a perfect day today though. I got a lot done....

 

[TobyU]

Seen a couple Cub Cadets that had terrible knock and some vibration from belt under engine. The idler was slapping around ferociously!
New belt and possibly a slightly shorter belt (can't remember now) fixed it up.

 

[mechanizm]

i haven't been able to look at it yet and now it got COLD in Florida. Y'all keep that crap up North!