OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions On Ride On Mowers Questions On Cox Ride On Mower Frames Cox - Cutter Deck Rattle

have a loud rattle coming from the cutter deck on my cox compact tractor. it`s only there when driving forward or sitting still,put it in reverse & the noise dissapears.

hoping some of the knoweldgeable folk on here can point me in the direction of what to look for.

cheers
jason

If the rattle only happens when the deck is right down, check the leading edge of the cutter deck for any loose steel. Sometimes, on early cox decks (with a square top edge), the skirt can break free on the leading edge. If this happens and it's dragging on the ground, it can move into contact with the blades.

Surprisingly, a drive clutch problem can also cause deck vibrations. Do you have to move the pedal forward a long way before the machine drives? If so, send some pics of the clutch system.

Hi Jason,

Trace your drive belts to your cutting deck. I would imagine you have warn bearings on the forward drive clutch/pulley. Replace pulley and everything should be fine.

Aussie280

thanks for the reply,don`t need to move the pedal far at all for the mower to drive.

i will check the front edge of the deck

cheers
jason

thanks Aussie280, will check that as well.

cheers
jason