[Mr Bob]

Thanks to all that read and responded. All of you are spot on. I went to the garage and unhooked hot wire to meter, fired it up and I could not hear the noise in meter but could hear it coming from pump. Amp gauge still flickers at idle but light goes out after increasing throttle. Now I have to get the mower deck on before I imagine I am hearing another problem. Wish I were as Savy as you members.
Thanks again and have a great day.
Bob