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John Deere E130 - Problems and Solutions

John Deere E130 Engine Troubleshooting

Tractor engine won't start

Gas tank is empty - Fill fuel up.
Incorrect fuel grade - Change gasoline.
Stale fuel - Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Dirty fuel lines - Inspect and clean.
Spark plug wires are damaged - Inspect and replace if required.
Spark plug damaged - Change as required.
Clogged fuel filter - Fuel filter needs to be replaced.
Defective safety switch - Replace if required.
Carburetor is clogged - Clean the carburetor.
Inspect starter cranking speed RPM. Compression problems.

Gas engine hard to start

Spark plug malfunction - Test spark and replace as required.
Carburetor incorrectly set - Set carb correctly.
Clogged fuel lines - Service required.
Choke cable damaged - Replacement required.
Old or incorrect fuel - Pour quality fuel.
Electrical wiring worn out - Inspect and change.
Starter problems - Check the starter and replace defective components.

Engine stalling, surging or running rough

Cooling fins blocked - Remove dirt from cooling fins.
Electrical connections damaged - Check and repair defective connections.
Ignition adjust incorrect - Check ignition system and adjust as required.
Choke cable sticks - Repair or replace.
Air cleaner dirty - Clean or change air filter.

Engine misses

Spark plug fail - Inspect spark plug wire.
Carburetor malfunction - Inspect and overhaul.
Ignition coil is damaged - Inspect ignition coil and change if required.

JD E130 Engine overheats

Engine overloaded - Reduce the load.
Air inlet or cooling fins blocked - Clean dirty components.
Too little or too much oil - Checking oil level and oil pressure.
Low quality engine oil - Change oil.
Inspect crankshaft to main bearing clearance.
Fast idle speed - Adjust carburetor for slower idle speed.

Engine does not idle

Poor spark plug contact - Check spark plug gap.
Spark plug fail - Test spark and replace as required.

Engine knocks

Stale gasoline - Change fuel.
Excessive engine load - Reduce the load.
Oil level low - Add to required level.
Engine speed too low - Adjust carburetor as needed.
piston rings or cylinder bore damaged - Replace defective components.
Inspect for engine overheats from clogged cooling fins.
Checking and adjusting valve clearance.
Check for worn crankshaft or camshaft bearings.

Engine backfires

Checking spark plug.
Adjust or change the throttle.
Checking and adjusting carburetor.
Inspect and adjust ignition coil air gap.
Check for sticking valves.
Inspect and set valve clearance.
Check flywheel key.

Engine lacks power

Engine temperature too high - Check air cleaner for plugged condition.
High engine oil - Excess oil needs to be drained.
Defective fuel pump - Inspect and repair fuel pump.
Governor problems - Inspect and adjust governor.
Check and overhaul carburetor.
Test engine compression.

Engine gets too much gas

Insufficient choke opening - Check throttle cable.
Carburetor malfunction - Checking and adjusting carburetor.

Black exhaust smoke

Air cleaner element clogged - Clean or replace filter.
Throttle is partially engaged - Inspecting and adjusting throttle.
Checking and adjusting carburetor float level.

John Deere E130 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Starter does not function

Main fuse malfunction - Fit new fuse.
Terminals are severely corroded and heat up - Inspect and clean terminals.
Weak battery - Charge the battery.
Ignition switch defective - Change switch.
Starter is not working - Repair or replace.
Electrical wires are damaged - Connect wires.

Battery doesn't charge

Dead cell in the battery - Replace the battery.
Poor contact between cable and battery pole - Clean or replace cable.

Lights do not work

Light connector defective.
lamp does not work.
Inspect electrical wires for short- circuit.

JD E130 Machine Problems

Excessive tractor vibration

Attachment driven belt worn or damaged - Belt replacement required.
Traction drive belt worn - Check and change worn belt.
Drive sheaves malfunction - Fit new pulley.
Mower blades malfunction - Change defective blades.

Machine does not move while engine is running

The parking brake is locked - Release the parking brake.
Bypass valve lever in the push position - Deactivate the bypass valve.
Blades loose - Inspect and fasten securely if necessary.
Unbalance in one or both blades - Check blades for damage and balance as required.
Lack of oil in transmission - Topping up oil.

John Deere E130 Mower Deck Troubleshooting

Plugged discharge chute

Traveling too fast - Need to reduce speed.
High grass - Adjusting cutting height.
Grass too wet - Do not use the mower if grass is wet.
Low engine speeds - Adjust throttle to full opening.
Airflow restriction - Set higher revs.
Cutting too low - Use higher cutting.
Belt is loose - Install the belt correctly.

Patches of grass uncut

Cutting deck clogging - Clean mower deck.
Damaged blade - Check and replace the blade.
Mower deck is low from ground - Deck leveling required.
Grass bag too full - Clean bagger.
Speed too high - Operate the mower at low speed.

Belt slips

Pulley is dirty - Clean or replace.
Belt is damaged - Check and change damaged belt.
Belt tension improper - Check and adjusting belt tension.

Mower vibrates

Debris in mower deck or in pulleys - Remove clogging from sheaves or mower deck.
Sheaves or belt faulty - Change worn parts.
Belt or pulleys no adjustment - Check and align.
Improper blade balancing - Blade balance required.

Blades scalp grass

Incorrect height cutting - adjust cutting height.
Mower height wheels not adjusted - Adjust mower deck wheels.
Insufficient tire pressure - Tire pressure required.
High blade speed during mowing - Adjust the blade speed.
Bent blades during operation - Install new blades.

Uneven Cut

Deck level is too low - Deck leveling required.
Low tire pressure - Inflate tires as required.
Incorrect wheel height - Check rollers adjustment.
Travel speed too high - Don't use fast speed.
Blades dull - Install new blade.

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