________________________________________________________________________________

John Deere X585 Lawn Tractor Problems

John Deere X585 Engine Troubleshooting

Kawasaki engine won't start

No gasoline in tank - Add gasoline.
Wrong fuel grade - Change fuel.
Old gas - Drain fuel and fill up fresh.
Dirty fuel lines - Inspect and clean.
Spark plug defective - Inspect and replace if required.
Faulty spark plug - Replace as required.
Fuel filter is clogged - Install new filter.
Defective safety switch - Replace if required.
Carburetor malfunction - Check and repair as required.
Inspect and adjust throttle cable. Compression problems.

Gas engine long starting

Spark plug fail - Check the spark and change defective spark.
Problems with carburetor adjustment - Adjust as required.
Clogged fuel pipes - Remove clogging from fuel pipes.
Throttle cable damaged - Change the cable.
Stale or improper gasoline - Fill in proper gasoline.
Loose or corroded electrical connections - Checking and replace wiring if necessary.
Starter fault - Check the starter and replace defective components.

Engine runs unevenly

Plugged cooling fins - Clean cooling fins.
Electrical connections damaged - Check and repair defective connections.
Ignition adjustment lost - Inspect spark plug and ignition system.
Choke cable sticks - Repair or change as needed.
Air cleaner dirty - Clean or replace the air filter.

Engine runs but misses

Spark plug worn out - Replace spark plug.
Carburetor is not adjusted correctly - Adjust carburetor as required.
Ignition coil is damaged - Inspect ignition coil and change if required.

Kawasaki engine overheats

Engine overloaded - Reduce the load.
Air intake screen blocked - Clean clogged components.
Engine oil low or too high - Inspect oil pump for damage or worn.
Low quality engine oil - Change engine oil.
Inspect crankshaft to main bearing clearance.
Too Fast idle - Adjust fast idle.

Engine does not idle

Poor spark plug contact - Adjust spark plug gap.
Spark plug fail - Inspect the spark, replace if necessary.

Engine knocking

Stale gasoline - Use correct gasoline.
Excessive engine load - Reduce loads.
Oil level low - Add to required level.
Engine runs at low revs - Adjust carburetor.
piston rings or cylinder bore damaged - Inspect cylinder bore or rings for worn.
Check for engine overheating from plugged cooling fins.
Check and adjust valve clearance.
Check for carbon build-up in combustion chamber.

Engine backfires

Checking spark plug.
Inspect and adjust choke.
Test carburetor, adjust if necessary.
Inspect and adjust ignition coil air gap.
Inspect for sticking valves.
Check and adjust valve clearance.
Inspecting flywheel key.

Kawasaki engine loses power

Engine overheating - Change air filter.
Overfilling engine oil - Remove excess oil.
Fuel pump problems - Inspect and repair fuel pump.
Governor not work - Repair or replace governor.
Inspect and repair carburetor.
Checking engine compression.

Engine using too much gasoline

Choke doesn't open well - Adjust throttle cable.
Carburetor is not adjusted - Check and adjust carburetor.

Black smoke is emitted during operation

Air cleaner element plugged - Inspect and clean.
Throttle not fully engaged - Inspect and adjust throttle.
Check for correct main jet for elevation.

John Deere X585 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Starter does not run

Main fuse malfunction - Check and replace.
Terminals are severely corroded and heat up - Inspect and clean contacts.
Battery not charged - Battery charging required.
Ignition switch problems - Replace the lock.
Starter fault - Replace or repair.
Wiring disconnected - Change wiring.

Battery will not charge

Battery cells defective - Fit new battery.
Bad contact between battery pole and cable - Inspect and Clean.

No Lights work

Connection/disconnection level in wrong position.
lamp defective.
Wiring short circuit.

John Deere X585 Machine Troubleshooting

Tractor vibrates excessively

Implements driven belt damaged or worn - Belt replacement required.
Traction drive belt damage - Check and replace belt.
Dirt on driven pulley - Fit new pulley.
Blades bent or out of balance - Replace defective blades.

Tractor will not move with engine running

Parking brake locked - Disengage the park brake.
Bypass lever is on - Disengage the bypass valve lever.
Mower blade could be loose - Inspect and fasten securely if necessary.
Incorrect blade balance - Check blades for damage and balance as required.
Too little transmission oil - Add transmission oil.

John Deere X585 Lawn Mower Problems

Discharge chute plugged

Speed too high - Need to reduce speed.
Grass too long - try operating a short cutting height.
Grass too wet - Wait until the grass dries.
Engine runs at low revs - Adjust choke to full opening.
Airflow restriction - Adjust to high revs.
Lack of cutting height - Use higher cutting.
Belt fitted incorrectly - Fit belt correctly.

Streaking of uncut grass

Mower deck clogged - Deck cleaning required.
Damaged or worn blade - Install new blade.
Mower deck low - Leveling the mower deck.
Grass bag overfilled - Clean grass bag.
Speed is very fast - Use slower speed.

Belt slips

Debris in pulleys - Recommend cleaning the sheaves.
Belt is worn out - Install new belt.
No belt tension required - Install the belt correctly.

Excessive mower vibration

Debris in pulleys or in mower deck - Clean deck and pulley from debris.
Worn belt or pulley - Install new components.
Misaligned belt or pulley - Inspect and centering.
Improper blade balancing - Blades need balancing.

Blades scalping grass

Wrong cutting height - Check and adjust height.
Mower wheel height incorrect - Adjust rear or front wheel height.
Low tire inflation - Need to inflate tires.
High blade speed during mowing - Balance mower speed.
Bent blades during operation - Remove bent blade and fit new one.

Uneven cutting results

Mower deck not leveled properly - Leveling the mower deck.
Low tire inflation - Increase tire pressure.
Rollers not positioned properly - Check wheel adjustment.
Speed too high - Don't use fast speed.
Blades dull - Check for blade damage and replace if necessary.

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

JD TRACTORS TROUBLESHOOTING
2640	3040	3310	3650	4100
5050D	5090R	5410	6105R	7200R
E130	L111	LA110	LT155	X300R