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Etesia Pro46 making whining noise

Posted by Anthony Toop on April 7, 2012 at 5:53pm in Machinery

When i push my etesia without the engine running it makes a  whining sound, much like an old car in reverse with no syncromesh.

It has always done this, i bought it used about 3yrs ago, but until recently the whine was only just noticeable, more so in cold weather,  but i assumed this was normal. However in the last few weeks it has become much louder, to the point where i have been raising the rear wheels when pushing it around because its embarrasing!

If i lift the rear wheels off the ground with the engine running the wheels turn at approx 1 revolution a second.

So, im assuming a drive problem but have not experienced this issue before on a mower and so far the etesia has been completely problem free, so apart from basic servicing incl oil, air filter and plug changes, plus oiling cables i have done nothing else except replace the blade. I have no manual to refer too so any advice much appreciated.

Thanks, Anthony

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    Neal Barker @ Etesia uk April 7, 2012 at 11:48pm

    you my find its time to change the drive belt or wheel bearings, both are cheep enugh.

    let me know what mower you have and i will post up some part numbers for belt / bearings

  • Gordon Easson April 8, 2012 at 9:50am

    Hi    

    I have a pair of 46s one honda and one briggs which do the same, and as you say, are most noticeable in the cold weather. Also if you are pushing along slabbed areas and within walled surroundings then things can sound rather threatening.

    I tend to slip on a pair of ear defenders while leaving the van anyway so i don't usually notice.

    Gordon

  • Anthony Toop April 10, 2012 at 9:50pm

    Apologies for late reply Neal

    Its a PHTS model, 2005 i think

    Neal Barker @ Etesia uk said:

    you my find its time to change the drive belt or wheel bearings, both are cheep enugh.

    let me know what mower you have and i will post up some part numbers for belt / bearings

  • PRO Supplier
    Derek Tucker April 14, 2012 at 8:09pm

    If as you state it is noisy when engine is not running, and you report no drive issues then I would not change the drive belt. The wheels and pinions behind them need lubrication. I would remove both back wheels, and drive pinions. Clean them, and then lubricate thoroughly with light oil (3 in 1) and reassemble.  As a rule it pays to do this at least once a season, and will make the machine very much quieter to push along. It will also help prevent the wheels locking when turning around at the end of runs.

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