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HUSQVARNA Z246 Loud Grinding Blades On

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Mower Deck Mandrel Spindle Assembly
The spindle assembly houses high-speed ball bearings that support the blade shaft. Over time, moisture and grass acids penetrate the seals, causing pitting on the bearing races; when the blades engage, the high centrifugal load forces the balls into these pits, creating a distinct grinding or roaring sound.
SKU: 532187292
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Deck Idler Pulley
This pulley maintains tension on the deck belt. When the blades are engaged, the belt tension increases significantly, putting maximum lateral load on the pulley's internal bearing. If the bearing grease has dissipated or the cage has failed, the pulley will grind as it struggles to maintain the required RPMs.
SKU: 532196106
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Electric PTO Clutch
The PTO clutch uses an electromagnetic coil to pull a friction plate into contact with the drive pulley. If the internal bearings of the clutch assembly have failed or if the friction material has worn down to the metal backing, the engagement process and subsequent rotation will produce a harsh metal-on-metal grinding noise.
SKU: 583309901
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