Thsnks for the suggestion. I checked again. With the cutting system disengaged, both the Fixed and Sliding Clutch (Idler) Pulleys seem quite sloppy fits on their shafts. The engine and main cutter pulleys appear OK. Noting that the Idler pulleys seem to feature separate pulley units and bearing adapters, all seem worn, the pulley wheels are worn on their bearing adapters and the bearing adapters are worn on their shaft.
It seems as if both bearing adapters and pulley wheels may need to be replaced. Yes?
The cutter brake acts on the cutter pulley, which could have a slightly out-of-round mating surface with the brake. This pulley does not show worn bearing behaviour.
Regards.
mustang
