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John Deere X310 Lawn Tractor Troubleshooting
John Deere X310 Engine Problems
Kawasaki engine won't start
Fuel tank is empty - Fill it up.
Low-quality gasoline - Use quality fuel.
Old gasoline - Drain gasoline and add fresh.
Dirty fuel lines - Inspect and clean.
Defective spark plug wires - Install new spark plug wires.
Faulty spark plug - Test ignition spark.
Clogged fuel filter - Fuel filter needs to be replaced.
Brake pedal not pushed down - Push the brake pedal down.
Carburetor malfunction - Check and repair as required.
Inspect starter cranking speed RPM. Compression problems.
Engine starts hard
Spark plug failed - Check the spark and replace defective spark.
Carburetor is dirty - Wash, clean and adjust.
Fuel pipes are clogged - Service required.
Choke cable not adjusted properly - Checking and adjusting.
Stale or improper gasoline - Fill in proper fuel.
Electrical connection problems - Check and replace.
Failing starter - Check the starter and replace defective components.
Engine runs unevenly
Cooling fins blocked - Clean and wash cooling fins.
Electrical connections damaged - Inspect and replace defective contacts.
Ignition setting defective - Check ignition system and adjust as
required.
Throttle cable sticks - Check and replace.
Air cleaner blocked - Change air cleaner.
Engine misses under load
Spark plug fail - Replace spark plug.
Carburetor defective or not adjusted - Repair or adjust.
Ignition coil air gap incorrect - Check and adjust ignition coil air
gap.
Kawasaki engine overheats
Excessive engine load - Reduce the load.
Air intake screen clogged - Clean and wash dirty components.
Engine oil high or too low - Check oil level. Test engine oil pressure.
Incorrect engine oil viscosity - Change oil.
Inspect crankshaft to main bearing clearance.
Idle speed problems - Adjust carburetor idle mixture screw.
Engine will not idle
Spark plug not gapped correctly - Check tightness of spark plug.
Spark plug worn out - Test spark and replace as required.
Engine knocking
Stale or low octane fuel - Use proper gasoline.
Excessive engine load - Reduce the load.
Low oil level - Check oil level and add if necessary.
Low engine speed - Adjust carburetor.
Piston rings and cylinder bore worn - Inspect and replace if required.
Inspect for engine overheats from clogged cooling fins.
Check and adjust valve clearance.
Check for loose or worn connecting rods.
Kawasaki engine back-fire
Checking spark plug.
Adjust or change the choke.
Test carburetor, adjust if necessary.
Inspect and adjust ignition coil air gap.
Check for sticking valves.
Check valve clearance, adjust if required.
Inspect flywheel key.
Engine loses power
Engine temperature too high - Check air cleaner for plugged condition.
Overfilling engine oil - Remove excess oil.
Faulty fuel pump - Check fuel pump and replace if required.
Governor not work - Inspect and adjust governor.
Inspect carburetor for plugged passages.
Checking engine compression.
Engine getting too much fuel
Insufficient choke opening - Replace choke cable.
Incorrect carburetor adjustment - Adjust carburetor.
Black exhaust smoke
Air filter element clogged - Check and clean.
Choke partially engaged - Check and repair throttle.
Check oil fill dipstick O-ring seal or cracked cap.
John Deere X310 Electrical System
Troubleshooting
Starter does not run
Blown fuse - Fit new fuse.
Battery contacts are corroded - Inspect and clean terminals.
Weak battery - Charge the battery.
Ignition lock defective - Change switch.
Damaged starter - Replace or repair.
Wires disconnected - Connect wires.
Battery will not charge
Battery cells defective - Change the battery.
Poor contact between cable and battery pole - Inspect and Clean.
Lights do not work
Connection/disconnection level in wrong position.
Check lamps.
Inspect electrical wires for short- circuit.
John Deere X310 Machine Troubleshooting
The machine vibrates
Attachment driven belt worn or damaged - Inspect and replace damaged
belt.
Traction drive belt damage - Inspect and replace traction belt.
Dirt on drive sheaves - Fit new pulley.
The mower deck blades are bent or unbalanced - Change as needed.
The engine is running but tractor is not
moving
Parking brake holds the tractor - Release the parking brake.
Bypass lever is on - Disengage the bypass valve lever.
Loose lawnmower blades - Inspect and fasten securely if necessary.
Poor balancing after sharpening - Check blade balancing.
Transmission oil too low - Add transmission oil.
John Deere X310 Lawn Mower Problems
Discharge Chute Plugged
Travel speed too fast - Do not use high speed.
Too high grass for mowing - Adjust the mower to a lower cutting height.
Wet grass - Wait for the grass to dry.
Engine rpm too low - The throttle is not fully open.
Airflow restriction - Set higher revs.
Low cutting height - Use higher cutting.
Incorrect belt installation - install belt as required.
Patches of grass uncut
Clog in discharge area - Deck cleaning required.
Blade wornout - Check for blade damage and replace if necessary.
Mower deck low - Deck leveling required.
Grass bag overfilled - Empty bagger.
Speed is very high - Do not use high speed.
Slipping drive belt
Debris in sheaves - Need to clean the pulley.
Drive belt damage - Install new belt.
Poor belt tension - Adjust belt tension.
Too much mower vibration
Debris in mower deck or in pulleys - Clean sheave and deck from
clogging.
Worn belt or sheave - Change defective components.
Pulley or belt out of alignment - Check and align.
No blade balance adjustment - Balance blades correctly.
Blades scalp grass
Incorrect height cutting - Set the proper cutting height.
Mower height wheels not adjusted - Check wheel adjustment.
Low tire pressure - Increase tire pressure.
Higher blade speed - Blade speed required.
Bent blades during operation - Replace blades.
Uneven cutting results
Mower deck not level - Leveling the mower deck.
Tire pressure uneven - Increase tire pressure.
Incorrect rollers height - Adjust front or back wheel height.
Gear too high - Operate the mower at low speed.
Mower blade bent or worn - Check for blade damage and replace if
necessary.
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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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