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Old 04-24-2016, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Cub Cadet 123 View Post
That is a QL (Quiet Line). I am no expert on those, but the iso-mounts were the weakest link on them. Start it up and gradually go from low idle to high idle and then repeat back down to low idle to see how much noise it makes and see if it shakes and shimmies a lot. If it does, then it is likely those are bad. Even if they are, it isn't a horrible thing, but it might be advisable to check the drive line before making the purchase.

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Well, a little more than just the iso mounts. The engine cradle proved insecure, and the aluminum deep sump oil pan was more of a cost alternative down-grade from the prior cast iron deep sump oil pans. Further ado, operator-owner neglect should also be accounted for.

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