Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Mower Deck Mandrel Pulley is getting ripped apart, husqvarna logo, strange vibrations

Question
I have a Husqvarna GTH2548 that i bought in 2004.  The mower deck has been making some extremely loud noises and some strange vibrations during the last couple of uses.  I also noticed some sparks coming from the pulley.  I took the deck off the tractor and noticed that the inner part of the pulley had been shredded apart, so this obviously was causing the noise and vibration.  So i got a new pulley and greased the deck hoping this might help.  It worked fine for about five minutes, the new pulley was destroyed just like the old one.  Any ideas on the issue might be.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Answer
Hello Darin:

Are you Saying the Inside of the Pulley where the Shaft Comes Through the Pulley? If Yes, then Check the Mandral Bearings. If the Belt has the Proper Tension, then the Bearing can Lock and Cause the Pulley to Spin on the Shaft. If this is Not Where the Pulley was Damaged, Please Supply me with the Location of the Pulley Damage. You can View the Husqvarna Model List at this Site Addy, http://www.partstree.com/parts/ and Click on the Husqvarna Logo. Now Enter the Model Numbers GTH 2548 in the Search Box on the Left and Click Go. Now Select the Model of the Equipment you Wish to View. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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John