Rear-end rider "chatters"

Harry Crook Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Jul 1, 2013, 06:31 AM

Rear-end rider "chatters"

When releasing brake/clutch rear end " chatters".

crigby Posts: 4,343, Reputation: 107

Outdoor Power Equipment Expert

Aug 1, 2013, 01:23 PM

Hi,
The most common cause is damaged shift keys. Another possibility would be a bad idler on the belt.
Peace,
Clarke

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