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Old 06-26-2012, 05:40 PM
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I heard the sickle mowers have alot of vibration , any comments on that ??? I had two incomplete mowers that i sold after hearing that , but i may have to try to find another one.

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depends on the rpms.... sorda like having a wheel out of balance at different speeds. On my 73 just over 3/4 throttle is the "sweet" spot with the least amount of vibration. If the pulleys are good and round and everything lubed that's a big difference too.
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