I'm goin' Deaf!

exeter_acres · Jul 17, 2002

I\'m goin\' Deaf!

Hello all... Thanks for all the great info in the past.
Have a question. I have a Craftsman Garden Tractor with the 20 hp Kohler. After reading many posts here and elsewhere I knew that I may love it, or I may hate it.... So far I love it. and we use the heck out of the thing!!

One issue/ annoyance.. compared to my neighbors Honda, (and just about anything else with an internal combustion motor /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif) the beast is loud.
Has anyone here every tried any sort of exhaust mods to quiet it down or heard of any aftermarket silencers?

Any input would be great!!

Curtis

exeter_acres · Jul 17, 2002

Re: I\'m goin\' Deaf!

Oh and yes I did know it would be noisy when I bought it. I can deal with it but if there is a way to fix it....

Great

Scott_in_WVA · Jul 17, 2002

Re: I\'m goin\' Deaf!

ear plugs

MikePA · Jul 17, 2002

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Might want to check out this <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.tractorbynet.com/cgi-bin/compact/showflat.pl?Cat=&Board=safety&Number=132514&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=0&fpart=>thread</A>.

exeter_acres · Jul 17, 2002

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I already use those! Have for years with many things I do. I used to play drums when I was young and stupid...... Now I am old and.... well, you know...

Thanks
Curtis

exeter_acres · Jul 17, 2002

Re: I\'m goin\' Deaf!

I suppose I should be more specific.. When I use earplugs it doesn't really bother me...

Just looking for something for the tractor. I mentioned my neighbors whisper quiet Honda.. I have to keep up with the Jones's you know

Curtis

s1120 · Jul 17, 2002

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I don't know how load your Craftsman is, but it can't be as load as my Ingersolls. With these, the nabors need to have ear plugs.

Ozarker · Jul 17, 2002

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I have a Craftsman with the 15hp Kohler and my neighbor recently got one with the 20hp. The first time he was using it I thought it had a hole in the muffler. It does seem to be disproportionately louder for some reason.

jimgerken · Jul 17, 2002

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Examine the actual exit pipe. Make sure it does not blast right on something like the frame or even a small obstruction like a steering arm or linkage. If it is directed at something within a foot, it will be twice as loud to you and the neighbors. If this is true, locate a 90 degree long-radius tube that fits it, clamp it on. Directing it downward is also a great idea. The ground is usally covered with grass, a natural acoustic absorber.