I wish my neighbors were that quiet!
...but seriously I haven't been around any NEW ones built in 09
Your not in California are you rc?
Perhaps new OPE regulations are kicking in ...

My old 165 is actually quieter than the 2007 Craftsman I have. Mainly the 165's Kawasaki engine is quieter than the Craftsmans Briggs and Stratton.

Hi
I have a B and S single cyl. B and S (Model 28Q707 Vanguard) which will not charge its battery. What could be the problem??
Also the ring on the flywheel is worn and has wrecked the starter gear which engages off the Bendix. Both gears appear to be plastic. Is the ring on the flywheel easily changed??
regrds
Andy

andy IMO you need to start your own thread on your problems. you will get more responses (alot, most all, and some won't read my posts), you will get better results by posting your own topic and giving feedback on the results).

do this by filing out the subject of posting (your topic) and asking the question in the block below, then click on preview message, if you like it, then hit submit message. Now you got your own topic and they will respond directly to you and you will get more ideas and opinions of your problems.

As for your starter problems the starter gear can be easily replaced. Look in your owners manual (or goggle your engine for a parts manual) for the flywheel ring gear. If it's plastic I sure it can be replaced if you can find the part number and part. As for the charging system most likely it's the regulator that controls the charging, but you need to clean the battery posts and inspect the wiring and make sure chafing (rubber protective coating worn away by rubbing against something causing bare wires and shortinghasn't caused a problem.

If he has an LA135SE or higher model it comes with a B&S V-Twin which is WAY quieter then the singles on the lower models. As for the deck, standard blades are quieter then mulching or bagging blades. My neighbor has an LA125 with a B&S Single and it is loud as h3ll.

nope, LA 105, single 19.5 briggs, they must of redesigned muffler and deck. I live 2 acre lots so my noise level may not be like stack row housing where they are mowing 20 or so feet away, at 30 to 40 yards I can hardly hear it. But I am SSD.

Since most of the Box tractor end up in subdivisions it would be a great marketing ploy to have "the quietest tractor on the block." I know my wife says my tractor (Kaw. LC V-Twin) is quieter when I am mowing right next to the house then the neighbors (B&S Single) is when he is a football field away. It reminds me of an old rototiller we had on the farm with the old screw on muffler, very harsh.

LOL! When I repowered my '87 Wards MTD with another 12HP Tecumseh single, I didn't like the quieter muffler on the new motor, so I swapped the old muffler to it. Now it sounds cooler! (I think ;o)

Hi
I have a B and S single cyl.16 HP (Model 28Q707 Vanguard) which will not charge its battery. It is on a Jonsered Tractor mower( Husqavarna Cousin I think) What could be the problem??
Also the ring on the flywheel is worn and has wrecked the starter gear which engages off the Bendix. Both gears appear to be plastic. Is the ring on the flywheel easily changed??
regrds
Andy

First thing I would do is start a new thread so your post doesn't get buried in a thread about new JD tractors.

"First thing I would do is start a new thread so your post doesn't get buried in a thread about new JD tractors."

Apparently they are hard of hearing. ;)

Rc: good to "hear" that the newer mowers are getting quieter.

After working many years in a textile mill in my early 20's standing next to weaving machines, I can understand where you're coming from. Once your hearing is gone, it is gone. This constant ringing in my ears just about drives me crazy from time to time. But then I think, I can hear better than some folks.

Cheers!

Wonder if he's cutting at full throttle? When I tow my spreader (or kids in the cart) around my yard at 1/2 throttle, the 15 hp Kohler is about as quiet as my Volkswagen.

Deere just does a beter job all around with the exhaust, even makes a 26HP ELS purr. I wish Craftsman would place a little more effort in this area, the rectangular Nelson muffler that they use is repulsive.