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John Deere 425 54 inch mower making noise. I hit a mound of wet dirt and the mower stopped. Upon powering up the mower I hear a thump noise. Why is Mower Belt is vibrating on the deck?

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Answer:

You have probably bent a blade.

It is also possible that you just have dried mud caked under you deck. Most likely on the blades or spindles. Try washing the underside of your deck before you go replacing parts.

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