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John Deere L130 Troubleshooting

John Deere L130 Engine Problems

Engine doesn't start

No fuel in fuel tank - Add fuel.
Wrong fuel grade - Use quality gasoline.
Old gas - Drain gasoline and fill fresh up.
Clogged fuel system - Remove clogging.
Defective spark plug wires - Check the spark plug wires.
Spark plug not working - Inspect ignition spark.
Fuel filter is clogged - Install new filter.
Brake pedal not depressed - Press the brake pedal.
Carburetor problems - Carburetor diagnostics required.
Check starter cranking RPM. Compression problems.

Gas engine long starting

Faulty spark plug - Inspect the spark, change if necessary.
Problems with carburetor adjustment - Adjust as required.
Dirt in fuel lines - Servicing fuel system.
Throttle cable damaged - Change the cable.
Stale or improper fuel - Fill in correct fuel.
Electrical wires are damaged - Inspect and change.
Starter problems - Test starter and repair if necessary.

Engine runs roughly

Cooling fins plugged - Clean and wash cooling fins.
Loose electrical contacts - Check and repair defective connections.
Ignition system problems - Check spark plug and ignition.
Choke cable sticking - Repair or replace.
Air filter dirty - Replace air cleaner.

Engine stops or misses

Spark plug malfunction - Test spark plug.
Carburetor malfunction - Inspect and overhaul.
Ignition coil not working - Replace defective component.

JD L130 Engine overheating

Excessive engine load - Reduce the load.
Air intake screen clogged - Clean and wash dirty components.
Engine oil high or too low - Checking oil level and oil pressure.
Poor quality oil - Change oil.
Inspect crankshaft to main bearing clearance.
Too Fast idle - Adjust carburetor idle mixture screw.

Engine will not idle

Spark plug not gapped correctly - Tighten the spark plug correctly.
Spark plug fail - Test spark and change as required.

Engine knocking

Stale gasoline - Use correct fuel.
Engine overloaded - Reduce the load.
Lack of engine oil - Check oil level and add if necessary.
Engine is running at low revs - Adjust carburetor.
Piston rings and cylinder bore worn - Check cylinder bore and rings for wear.
Check for engine overheating from plugged cooling fins.
Check and adjust valve clearance.
Check for loose or worn connecting rods.

Engine backfires

Check spark plug for fouled.
Adjust or replace throttle.
Checking and adjusting carburetor.
Check and adjust ignition coil air gap.
Inspect for sticking valves.
Check valve clearance, adjust if required.
Inspect flywheel key.

Insufficient engine power

Engine temperature too high - Check air cleaner for plugged condition.
Too much oil in engine - Drain excess oil.
Defective fuel pump - Testing fuel pump output.
Governor problems - Checking and adjusting governor.
Inspect carburetor for plugged passages.
Check engine compression.

Engine using too much gasoline

Throttle did not open fully - Check throttle cable.
Incorrect carburetor adjustment - Checking and adjusting carburetor.

Exhaust with black smoke

Air filter element clogged - Clean or replace filter.
Throttle not fully engaged - Inspect and adjust choke.
Check oil fill dipstick O-ring seal or cracked cap.

John Deere L130 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Starter doesn't work or will not turn engine

Fuse is defective - Installing new fuse.
Battery contacts are corroded - Inspect and clean terminals.
Low charging voltage - Battery charging required.
Ignition lock is damaged - Change the lock.
Starter is not working - Change the starter.
Wires disconnected - Replace wiring.

Battery will not charge

One or several cells defective - Change the battery.
Battery terminals and cables are dirty - Check and Clean.

No Lights work

Light connector defective.
Check lamps.
Wiring damaged.

JD L130 Machine Problems

Tractor vibrates excessively

Implements drive belts damaged or worn - Belt replacement required.
Worn traction drive belt - Fit new belt.
Dirt on driven pulley - Clean the sheaves.
Cutting blade loose or unbalanced - Tighten and balance blade.

The engine is running but tractor is not moving

Parking brake locked - Unlock park brake.
Bypass lever is on - Disengage the bypass valve lever.
Mower blade could be loose - Check mower blades and fasten as required.
Incorrect blade balance - Balance the mower blades correctly.
Too much or too little oil - Pour oil as required.

John Deere L130 Mower Deck Troubleshooting

Discharge Chute Plugged

Traveling too fast - Operate the mower at low speed.
High grass - Adjust cutting height.
Wet grass - Don't mow while wet grass.
Low engine speeds - The choke is not fully opening.
Airflow restriction - Set higher revs.
Low cutting height - Choose the correct cutting height.
Belt installed improperly - Reinstall the belt properly.

Uncut grass during operation

Cutting deck clogging - Mower deck needs cleaning.
Damaged blade - Inspect and fit new blade if required.
Mower deck low - Leveling the mower deck.
Grass bagger overfilled - Empty bagger.
Speed too high - Operate the mower at low speed.

Belt slips

Dirt in the sheaves - Need to clean the pulley.
Worn belt - Install new belt.
Poor belt tension - Check belt tension.

Too much mower vibration

Mower deck clogged or in sheaves - Remove clogging from mower deck or sheaves.
Damaged mower belt or pulleys - Replace worn components.
Belt or pulleys out of centering - Check and centering.
No blade balance adjustment - Balance blades properly.

Blade strips grass

Cutting height incorrect - adjust cutting height.
Mower wheels not adjusted correctly - Adjust mower deck wheels.
Low tire pressure - Increase tire pressure.
Faster mower blade speeds - Blade speed required.
Bent blades during operation - Replace blades.

Uneven Cut

Mower deck low - Leveling the mower deck.
Tires inflated insufficient - Need to inflate tires.
Incorrect rollers height - Check rollers adjustment.
Speed too high - Don't use fast speed.
Mower blades blunt - Checking for blade fault and change if required.

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