First Real Problem - Knocking/Rattle
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First Real Problem - Knocking/Rattle
My 2004 Sportsman 600 has only been used for work around my place in the country. Mostly for pulling a mower and the Swisher dump bucket for removing manure and moving dirt and gravel. I always run it in low range, usually 4x4. It has about 110 hours on it.
The last time I used it, it was running great with no problems. When I went to use it a few days ago, I'm getting a knocking under acceleration in the area around the back of the engine and near the rear drive shaft. If I accelerate real slow, it doesn't do it, but the least bit of pressure will make it knock. I am hoping to get some ideas on what to look for before I start taking it apart.
The last time I used it, it was running great with no problems. When I went to use it a few days ago, I'm getting a knocking under acceleration in the area around the back of the engine and near the rear drive shaft. If I accelerate real slow, it doesn't do it, but the least bit of pressure will make it knock. I am hoping to get some ideas on what to look for before I start taking it apart.
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First Real Problem - Knocking/Rattle
I have a 2004 500 sports witht he same issue.
I took it too the dealer and he mentioned this is normal. I don't understand how it is normal but i checked with a few toerh people that also have 2004 500 and they say the same thing. I guess it is the way the engine was built.
I took it too the dealer and he mentioned this is normal. I don't understand how it is normal but i checked with a few toerh people that also have 2004 500 and they say the same thing. I guess it is the way the engine was built.
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First Real Problem - Knocking/Rattle
If you have been pulling heavy loads there is a good chance you have burnt a flat spot on your belt.
Everytime this worn spot on the belt rolls around the rear clutch it will make a knocking sound.
Remove the belt and look closely for uneven wear or flat spots burnt in the side of the belt.
This only takes a few minutes and it is a good place to start.
Everytime this worn spot on the belt rolls around the rear clutch it will make a knocking sound.
Remove the belt and look closely for uneven wear or flat spots burnt in the side of the belt.
This only takes a few minutes and it is a good place to start.
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First Real Problem - Knocking/Rattle
sorry about your luck. My dad had the exact problem with his and it ended up being the drive saft where it connects to the diff. Two dealers said it would be 1700$$ to fix so we got rid of the machine. He too only used it around the yard for plowing and pulling in wood loads.
Good Luck I hope it is something else
Good Luck I hope it is something else
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First Real Problem - Knocking/Rattle
Thanks for the replys.....except CrashinIt. He had the one thing I didn't want to here. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/img]
Hopefully I'll have time to take the belt cover off this weekend and see what's going on in there. I've been going to buy a spare belt anyway.
TJ700, the noise continues when you give it more throttle, and feels kinda like an engine miss..
Hopefully I'll have time to take the belt cover off this weekend and see what's going on in there. I've been going to buy a spare belt anyway.
TJ700, the noise continues when you give it more throttle, and feels kinda like an engine miss..
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#9
First Real Problem - Knocking/Rattle
Originally posted by: RticKwad
Probably the belt, I will be checking mine too, as I
seem to be loosing power/performance (only 100 miles)
learned from other threads.
Whatever it turns out to be, I hope it is the
least of the issues mentioned and of your
worries, take care!
R'
Probably the belt, I will be checking mine too, as I
seem to be loosing power/performance (only 100 miles)
learned from other threads.
Whatever it turns out to be, I hope it is the
least of the issues mentioned and of your
worries, take care!
R'
#10
First Real Problem - Knocking/Rattle
Originally posted by: cornbread2
If you have been pulling heavy loads there is a good chance you have burnt a flat spot on your belt.
Every time this worn spot on the belt rolls around the rear clutch it will make a knocking sound.
Remove the belt and look closely for uneven wear or flat spots burnt in the side of the belt.
This only takes a few minutes and it is a good place to start.
If you have been pulling heavy loads there is a good chance you have burnt a flat spot on your belt.
Every time this worn spot on the belt rolls around the rear clutch it will make a knocking sound.
Remove the belt and look closely for uneven wear or flat spots burnt in the side of the belt.
This only takes a few minutes and it is a good place to start.