Engine Will Not Start Or Is Hard To Start

· Control levers not in the swing-out neutral position.

· Park brake lever not in the proper position.

· Key switch not in proper position.

· PTO switch in the on position.

· Fuel shut-off valve closed.

· Stale fuel / Improper fuel / low fuel level.

· Plugged fuel filter.

· Plugged air intake filter.

· Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected.

· Spark plug not gapped correctly.

· Fuse is blown.

· Wrong engine oil viscosity.

· Electrical problem- electric start kit.

· Choke adjusted incorrectly - See your John Deere Dealer.

Engine Will Not Slow Idle

· Carburetion problems - See your John Deere Dealer.

Engine Runs Rough

· Fuel shut-off valve partially closed.

· Plugged fuel filter.

· Plugged air intake filter.

· Fuel cap vent dirty.

· Stale or improper fuel / low fuel level.

· Spark plug not gapped correctly.

· Replace spark plug.

· Choke adjusted incorrectly - See your John Deere Dealer.

· Carburetion problems - See your John Deere Dealer.

Engine Overheats

· Clean cooling fins.

· Low oil level.

· Do not operate at slow idle, Operate at fast idle.

· Cooling air, intake screen is dirty.

· Plugged carburetor air intake filter.

· Operating at too fast ground speed for conditions.

Engine Knocks

· Fuel is bad. Fill tank with fresh fuel, correct octane.

· Reduce load. (slower ground speed)

· Operate engine at fast idle.

Engine Lacks Power

· Reduce load.

· Plugged air intake filter.

· Plugged fuel filter.

· Drain and fill tank with correct fuel.

· Clean cooling fins to help prevent overheating.

· Spark plug.

Engine Uses Too Much Oil

· Find and correct oil leaks.

· Incorrect engine oil.

· Plugged air intake filter.

Engine Backfires Through Muffler

· Carburetion problems - See your John Deere Dealer.

Engine Backfires Through Carburetor

· Carburetion problems - See your John Deere Dealer.

Excessive Vibration

· Run engine at full throttle.

· Make sure mower deck driveshaft bolts are tight.

Will Not Move Forward Or Reverse With Engine Running

· Transmission oil level low.

· Pump drive belt slipping or broken.

· Park brake adjustment.

· Free-wheeling levers engaged.

· Transmisstion problems - See your John Deere Dealer

Machine Creeps With Engine Running And Control Levers In A Neutral Position

· Transmission neutral adjustment.

· Park brake not locked

Battery Will Not Take A Charge

· Clean or tighten battery connections.

· Dead cell.

Indicator Lights Do Not Work

· Defective bulb.

· Dead battery.

· Loose battery connection.

· Electrical problems - See your John Deere Dealer.

PTO Switch Does Not Work

· Bad switch.

Starter Will Not Work

· Fuse is blown.

· Clean or tighten battery connections.

· Low battery output.

· Neutral start switch not adjusted correctly or defective.

· Key switch or starter faulty.

· Position of PTO knob.

· Position of control levers and park brake lever.

· Operator not on seat.

Starter Turns Slowly

· Low battery output.

· Low battery power.

· Wrong engine oil.

Brakes Not Working Correctly

· Park brake adjustment-adjust linkage.

· Worn brake shoes.

· Brake shoes wet.

Steering Not Working Correctly

· Tracking adjustment.

· Improper tire inflation.

· Hydraulic transmission oil low.

· Linkage needs lubrication.