Why is it so hard to post a link?

Here is a link that might be useful: Tru-Cut

That's pretty bad - definitely running rough. Many possible causes. I did not see it belching black smoke, which surprised me - I thought it was running rich. Have you tried a new spark plug? It doesn't seem to be back-firing, which could point away from sticking valves.

Thanks for the reply, one day Gardenweb will move into the future....

I know it's really hard to tell from the video, but to me the sound appears to be coming from the reel clutch. The wheel drive clutch has a noticeable gap between the clutch and the "flywheel". The reel side clutch the gap is not so noticeable.

Here is one short video with the covers off...

Here is a link that might be useful: Video

Here's another video since I can't figure out how to post to links at once.

Chain to the reel looks a litte loose, but it's not making the concerning noise.

Here is a link that might be useful: Loose chain?

So you're saying the engine actually runs fine but there's something wrong in the transmission? The title asks if we think it's 'running right'. Whatever it is sounds pretty bad. I think you need to take that drive sector apart and take a look.

Yes that is what i'm asking, does it sound like it's running right inclusive of the engine and two drive mechanisms. When i fist posted i thought the sound was coming from the drive shaft sticking out of the motor. Once I took off the chain guards it seemed to animate from the clutch mechanisms.

At any rate I could take it apart but wouldn't know what to fix, so i guess I'll take to the hardware store

Thanks for being a second set of ears.