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John Deere E150 Tractor Troubleshooting
John Deere E150 Engine Problems
Engine does not start
Empty fuel tank - Add fuel.
Wrong fuel grade - Use correct fuel grade.
Stale gasoline - Drain gasoline and change with fresh.
Water or air in fuel system - Remove air or water from system.
Defective spark plug wires - Inspect and change if necessary.
Faulty spark plug - Installing new spark plug.
Fuel filter is dirty - Replace fuel filter.
Brake pedal not pushed down - Push the brake pedal down.
Incorrect carburetor adjustment - Adjust carburetor idle mixture screw.
Check starter cranking RPM. Check the Valves and Compression System.
Gas engine hard to start
Spark plug wear - Test spark and replace as required.
Carburetor incorrectly set - Set carb correctly.
Dirt in fuel pipes - Clean fuel system components.
Choke cable damaged - Replacement required.
Old or improper fuel - Pour quality gasoline.
Loose or corroded electrical connections - Inspect and change wires if
required.
Starter fault - Inspect the starter and change defective parts.
Engine stalling, surging or running rough
Cooling fins blocked - Clean and wash cooling fins.
Loose electrical connections - Inspect and restore defective contacts.
Ignition system problems - Check spark plug and ignition.
Choke cable sticking - Repair or replace.
Air cleaner dirty - Change air cleaner.
JD E150 Engine stops or misses
Spark plug wear - Change spark plug.
Carburetor is not adjusted correctly - Adjust carburetor as required.
Ignition coil not working - Replace defective component.
Engine overheats
Excessive engine load - Reduce loads.
Air intake screen blocked - Clean clogged components.
Engine oil high or too low - Add or drain oil.
Low quality engine oil - Change engine oil.
Check connecting rod to crankshaft bearing clearance.
Idle speed problems - Adjust carburetor for slower idle speed.
Engine will not idle
Spark plug is loose - Tighten the spark plug correctly.
Spark plug malfunction - Test spark and replace as required.
Engine knocks
Stale gasoline - Change gasoline.
Excessive engine load - Reduce the load.
Lack of engine oil - Add to required level.
Engine runs at low revs - Adjust the required speed.
Cylinder bore and rings are wear - Replace defective components.
Check for engine overheating from plugged cooling fins.
Check and adjust valve clearance.
Checking for wear crankshaft or camshaft bearings.
John Deere E150 Engine backfires
Check spark plug for fouled.
Adjust or replace choke.
Checking and adjusting carburetor.
Checking and adjusting ignition coil air gap.
Inspect inlet and outlet valves.
Check valve clearance, adjust if required.
Checking flywheel key.
Insufficient engine power
Engine overheats - Clean or replace air filter.
Engine oil overfilled - Drain excess oil.
Fuel pump is damage - Repair or replace fuel pump.
Governor not work - Inspect and adjust governor.
Check carburetor float adjustment.
Checking engine compression.
Excessive Fuel Consumption
Choke doesn't open well - Replace choke cable.
Incorrect carburetor adjustment - Adjust or repair carburetor.
Black exhaust smoke
Air cleaner element clogged - Inspect and clean.
Throttle not fully engaged - Inspecting and adjusting choke.
Inspect carburetor needle valve and seat for wear or damage.
JD E150 Electrical Troubleshooting
Starter does not run
Blown main fuse - Fit new fuse.
Battery terminals are corroded - Clean terminals.
Low battery voltage - Need to charge the battery.
Ignition switch defective - Replace switch.
Starter fault - Install new starter.
Wires disconnected - Reconnect wires.
Battery does not charge
Battery cells fails - Replace the battery.
Battery cables and terminals are dirty - Clean or replace cable.
Lighting does not function
Light plug disconnected.
Loose or burned out bulb.
Inspect electrical wires for short- circuit.
John Deere E150 Machine Troubleshooting
Tractor vibrates too much or rattles
excessively
Equipment driven belt worn out - Inspect and change damaged belt.
Worn traction drive belt - Check and replace belt.
Dirt on driven pulley - Change if necessary.
Mower blades problem - Tighten and balance blade.
Tractor doesn't move when engine runs
The parking brake is locked - Unlock park brake.
Bypass lever is on - Deactivate the bypass valve.
Blade becomes loose - Checking blades for loose bolts.
Incorrect blade balance - Check blade balancing.
Transmission oil too low - Add transmission oil.
JD E150 Lawnmower Problems
Clogged discharge chute
Lawn mower is driving too fast - Need to reduce speed.
Grass has grown too long - Adjust cutting height.
Wet grass - Wait for the grass to dry.
Low engine speeds - Increase engine speed.
Restricted air flow - Set higher revs.
Low cutting height - Change cutting height.
Belt fitted improperly - Reinstall the belt properly.
Lawn mower leaving uncut grass
Clog in discharge area - Mower deck needs cleaning.
Blade wornout - Install new blade.
Deck too low - Leveling the mower deck.
Bagger too full - Empty bagger.
Traveling too fast - Use slower speed.
Belt slips
Debris in sheaves - Need to clean the pulley.
Belt is damaged - Install new belt.
Belt tension problems - Check belt tension.
John Deere E150 Mower vibrates
Debris in pulleys or in mower deck - Clean pulley and deck from debris.
Belt or pulley faulty - Install new components.
Pulleys or belt misaligned - Inspect and adjust.
No blade balance adjustment - Balance blades correctly.
Blades scalp grass
Cutting height incorrect - adjust cutting height.
Mower wheels not adjusted correctly - Check the wheel heights.
Tire pressure is uneven - Tire pressure required.
Higher blade speed - Blade speed required.
Bent mower blades - Replace blades.
Uneven Cut
Mower deck not level - Deck leveling required.
Low tire inflation - Inflate tires as required.
Incorrect rollers height - Check the wheel heights.
Traveling too fast - Don't use fast speed.
Blades dull - Inspect and fit new blade if required.
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ENGINES FOR JOHN DEERE LAWN TRACTORS |
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JOHN DEERE TRACTORS ATTACHMENTS | ||||
420 | 430 | 455 | 790 | 990 |
X300 | X320 | X330 | X350 | X475 |
X485 | X500 | X540 | X570 | X590 |
X700 | X720 | X738 | X758 | 1023E |
2025R | 2210 | 2520 | 3025E | 3032E |
3038E | 3038R | 3039R | 3046R | 3203 |
3320 | 3520 | 4052R | 4066R | 4100 |
4105 | 4115 | 4200 | 4310 | 4320 |
4400 | 4410 | 4520 | 4600 | 4720 |
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JOHN DEERE FRONT END LOADERS |
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JD TRACTORS TROUBLESHOOTING | ||||
2640 | 3040 | 3310 | 3650 | 4100 |
5050D | 5090R | 5410 | 6105R | 7200R |
E130 | L111 | LA110 | LT155 | X300R |
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JOHN DEERE FARM TRACTORS SPECIFICATIONS |
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