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    when i start my 5hp mtd front tyne tiller it starts squealing like something is in a bind.what could it be

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    The belt. 

    dukebb

    the belt is free from obstructions.
    Colleen

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    Did you check for tension or if it's worn?
    dukebb

    took the rope assembly off the tiller and it is free and not in a bind. the noise is coming from behind the one inch shaft that goes into the side of the motor that the pull rope assembly slides onto.
    Colleen

    Moderator
    It could be the pulley is binding (not releasing) and it's rubbing on the pull cord.
    dukebb

    took the pull rope assembly off and it is free and not binding. the noise is coming from behind the one inch square shaft that comes out of the motor and the rope assembly is attached to it.
    Colleen

    Moderator
    Have you checked the oil level? It's beginning to sound like the engine may be binding. Even if there is oil in it, the sending unit could be bad.
    dukebb

    no i havn't ,but i will
    Colleen

    Moderator
    Drain the oil and put in fresh. The oil may be too old and too thinned out if you've never changed it.
    dukebb

    ok i will try it and thanks for your help
    Colleen

    Moderator
    You need to hope that if this is an oil issue, you did not heat the engine up enough without proper lube from the oil that it didn't cause metal parts to weld to metal parts. If this has happened then your engine is seized and there's no fix for that except a new engine.
    dukebb

    no, it would only run for maybe two to three seconds before the squealing would start and i would turn it off
    Colleen

    Moderator
    How does the oil look? Was the chamber dry?
    dukebb

    the oil was dirty but it was full
    Colleen

    Moderator
    At least change it and then try again. If the engine still squeals then there's something broken in it or it could be a bearing in which case you need a small engine mechanic.


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