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Old 04-12-2022, 11:44 AM
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Default Side panels keep popping off
Every time I drive my 2155, the side panels come loose at the front where they clip on. They seem tight when I clip them back in, so I'm guessing the vibration is working them loose.

Is there a good way to keep these on?
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Old 04-12-2022, 02:20 PM
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The QuietLines use a screendoor type spring stretched across, over the the top of the engine connecting the right and left side panels together to prevent rattling and vibration.
You could pick up a spring, drill some holes, and try that.
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Old 04-12-2022, 03:02 PM
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The QuietLines use a screendoor type spring stretched across
So did the 82 Series tractors.
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And if you go with a screen door spring,
cut a length of old 3/8 fuel line about a foot long, and slip it over the spring to keep the harmonics from vibrating the spring, causing a very annoying noise under the hood.
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The top part actually stays connected most of the time, they seem to be popping off on the bottom clips which is odd because those are hook shaped and should be staying on? It's more of an annoyance than anything, I'll look into something like the spring once I'm done with the wiring issues and don't have to pull the side panels off all the time.
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The front retainers are adjustable so righty tighty a little bit
The cone should lock into the cutout on the panel top and bottom
Get yourself a parts manual for your mower and it will show you a schematic of the side panels

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my 2185 had and has the same problem. I realized that the front axel was a bit loose and when I turned short and went through a dip the front tires rubbed on the side tin. I tightened up the front axel oscillation and that helped a lot. Did not completely fix the issue though.
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my 2185 had and has the same problem. I realized that the front axel was a bit loose and when I turned short and went through a dip the front tires rubbed on the side tin. I tightened up the front axel oscillation and that helped a lot. Did not completely fix the issue though.

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my 2185 had and has the same problem. I realized that the front axel was a bit loose and when I turned short and went through a dip the front tires rubbed on the side tin. I tightened up the front axel oscillation and that helped a lot. Did not completely fix the issue though.
There are stops that will not allow the front wheels to pivot that far
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