Strange Noise in front end of Max 22

[kootch88]

A week or two ago I noticed a strange noise when I was in 2wd and going at max speed. I went on vacation and was using the tractor today for the first time and pinpointed where the noise is coming from, or where it sounds like it is coming from. There is a shaft that goes to the front axle inside a protective cover right in front of the axle. The sound is there regardless of the engagement of the 4wd or not, hi or lo. I called the dealer and may be taking it in, but he is researching the issue. Anyone have any clues what it is? It almost sounds like a loose metal to metal rattle but I see nothing on the outside that is loose. There is no grinding or gnarly sound but I don't like rattles.

 

[Sysop]

After a vacation, weather is cooling off, things are looking for a winter home. I'm betting you had a visitor that started to call your tractor home.

 

[kootch88]

He must be a relentless visitor to be inside there!! I am hoping it is something minor because I have all my fall work coming up real fast

 

[Sysop]

It's amazing what nuts a chipmunk packs in sounds like inside some inspection covers. Not saying it's 100% certain, but odd noises after being parked for a week or so during this time of the year, it happens often. I'd check with the dealer again and see what they've learned. If they don't have a pretty good idea what it is, I'd pull any covers and do a good inspection before taking it in. It could save you some time without your machine.

 

[kootch88]

Found the problem today, well Triipps did. A protective. Cover had come loose. Tripps fixed it on the spot and sent me on my way. Great job and really good service. They are now selling Kioti too. He told me the dealers are seeing some sharp increases coming very soon just an FYI.

 

[gswallow]

I had the same problem on my Max 25 this spring. I made an appointment at Tripps to get the noise checked out. I figured out the noise was coming from that loose drive shaft shroud before I took it up there but took it up there to have them fix it anyway to avoid any warranty issues. I showed them the loose bolt and they removed the shroud checked everything out and bolted it back together. A couple days later the sound came back. I checked it out and noticed some of the bolt holes in the shroud are elongated allowing for some adjustment. I loosened it up, moved it slightly and it has been fine since. I called them up and told Bob what I had done to fix it. They are great people to work with there, I picked up a 5 foot box blade a couple of weeks ago.

 

[Charlie175]

Same issue on my 2015

 

[kootch88]

Hmm. That is kind of strange we have three documented cases. It is easy enough to fix, but a pain in the arse!. I guess locktite is in order.

 

[Charlie175]

Shot a video of the noise and wobble. :50 mark on both videos is when you hear the most noise. This is all from the cover being loose.

 

[Charlie175]

here is the other video