Engine Will Not Crank

· Pull PTO lever completely rearward.

· Put shift lever in N (NEUTRAL) position.

· Clean battery cables.

· Replace fuse.

· Recharge or replace battery.

Engine Will Not Start

· Check fuel.

· Turn fuel shut-off valve to the ON position.

· Unplug vent in fuel cap.

· Replace spark plug.

· Replace fuel filter.

Engine Runs Rough

· Clean air intake screen.

· Clean air cleaner.

· Remove debris from mower spindles.

· Remove debris from under engine cowl.

· Adjust throttle cable.

· Replace spark plug.

· Make sure choke is NOT on.

Mower Vibrates Excessively

Clean debris from mower deck.

· Remove debris from mower spindles.

· Adjust belt guides.

· Sharpen and balance blades.

· Replace damaged mower deck.

· Replace damaged mower belt.

Clutch And/Or Shift Levers Vibrate

· Replace drive belt.

· Replace damaged sheaves.

· SX85: Replace damaged variator.

Riding Mower Makes Clattering Noise

· Adjust belt guides.

Brake Pedal Has Too Much Free-play

· Tighten brake linkage.

Mowing Unevenly

· Inflate tires.

· Slow down. Mow in a lower speed.

· Adjust mower gauge wheels.

· Slow down when turning.

· Level mower.

· Change mowing pattern.

Riding Mower Will Not Move; Especially In Cold Weather

· SX85: Start engine. Move shift lever completely forward. Push accelerator pedal in slowly several times.

Riding Mower Losing Ground-speed

· SX85: Adjust idler arm.

Riding Mower Slips In 3rd Gear Or Less Up A Slope

· GX85: Replace drive belt.

· GX85: Alternate spring hook-up point. (See your John Deere dealer.)

· GX85: Use lower gear for bagging on slopes.