[ramonesfreak]

it runs perfect, no noticeable exhaust.

One thing I noticed right from the beginning is when its running, I hear a clanging sound. not too bad but its an extra sound beyond just the usual engine sound. a slight metallic rattle clang, but not a ping.

While I have never owned a lawn mower until now, I have used many walk behind mowers all my life and never really heard such a sound. I thought maybe it has something to do with this being a mulching mower and its just the way the blade sounds???