[sunsetter]

I have a 2000 Craftsman Garden tractor that makes a pretty rough noise after I engage the transaxle. And it sounds like its coming from below the motor and not towards the rear of the tractor. And the tractor moves fine after I engage the transmission I know that if I don't get it fixed something is going to break... Could it be the electric clutch located under the motor or does that only control the blades?

[newaukumdon]

Yes, that only controls the blades. There is another pulley under the engine driving the transmision and is probably loose. There is a bolt up through the center holding the pulley to the crank.

Don

[sunsetter]

Yes, that only controls the blades. There is another pulley under the engine driving the transmision and is probably loose. There is a bolt up through the center holding the pulley to the crank.

Don

Thanks a bunch so if I remove the center bolt the electric clutch and the transaxle pully will come? Do you think I need a new pully?

[oscaryu1]

usually no, just if the pulley is cracking or something, check the belt too. But if you want to change the lawnmower into a racing one =) small pulley in back

[newaukumdon]

You may want to remove and replace pulley, usually if the pulley comes loose it will egg out the key way.. . Inspect and make decision.

Don