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John Deere 116 Tractor Troubleshooting

John Deere 116 Engine Problems

Tractor engine fails to start

Empty gas tank - Add gasoline.
Incorrect fuel grade - Use correct fuel grade.
Old gas - Drain fuel and add fresh.
Clogged fuel system - Remove clogging.
Spark plug defective - Check wires connection.
Faulty spark plug - Check ignition spark.
Plugged fuel filter - Replace fuel filter.
Safety contact for brake pedal defective - Install new part.
Carburetor is clogged - Clean the carburetor.
Check starter cranking RPM. Check and adjust valve clearance.

Gas engine long starting

Spark plug worn out - Inspect the spark, replace if necessary.
Wrong carburetor adjustment - Adjusting carburetor correctly.
Fuel lines are clogged - Servicing fuel system.
Choke cable not adjusted properly - Checking and adjusting.
Stale or incorrect fuel - Fill in correct fuel.
Loose or corroded electrical connections - Check and replace wires if necessary.
Starter is not working - Inspect the starter and change defective parts.

Rough running engine

Plugged cooling fins - Clean cooling fins.
Loose electrical contacts - Inspect and restore defective contacts.
Ignition adjust incorrect - Check ignition and adjust if necessary.
Choke cable sticks - Repair or replace.
Air filter dirty - Replace air cleaner.

John Deere 116 Engine misses

Spark plug worn out - Check spark plug for fouled condition and proper gap.
Carburetor malfunction - Inspect and overhaul.
Ignition coil not working - Replace defective component.

Engine overheating

Engine overloaded - Reduce the load.
Air intake screen blocked - Clean clogged components.
Engine oil high or too low - Inspect oil pump for damage or worn.
Incorrect engine oil viscosity - Change engine oil.
Check internal bearing clearance.
Fast idle speed - Adjust carburetor for slower idle speed.

Engine doesn't idle speed

Spark plug not gapped correctly - Check tightness of spark plug.
Spark plug worn out - Inspect the spark, replace if necessary.

Engine knocking

Stale fuel - Use correct gasoline.
Engine overload - Reduce loads.
Oil level low - Add engine oil.
Engine is running at low revs - Adjust carburetor as needed.
Cylinder bore and rings worn out - Inspect cylinder bore or rings for worn.
Check for engine overheating from plugged cooling fins.
Inspect and adjusting crankshaft end play.
Check for loose or worn connecting rods.

JD 116 Engine back-fire

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

Engine lacks power

Engine overheats - Replace air cleaner.
Too much oil in engine - Remove excess oil.
Faulty fuel pump - Test fuel pump output.
Governor is damage - Checking and adjusting governor.
Check carburetor float adjustment.
Check engine compression.

Engine gets too much gas

Choke doesn't open well - Adjust choke cable.
Incorrect carburetor adjustment - Check carburetor float adjustment.

Exhaust with black smoke

Air filter element clogged - Clean or replace filter.
Choke partially engaged - Inspect and adjust throttle.
Check and adjust carburetor float level.

John Deere 116 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Starter does not run

Main fuse defective - Check and replace.
Terminals are severely corroded and heat up - Clean connections.
Weak battery - Charge the battery.
Ignition switch defective - Installing new lock.
Faulty starter - Change the starter.
Wires disconnected - Connect wires.

Battery will not charge

Dead cell in the battery - Fit new battery.
Bad contact between battery pole and cable - Inspect and Clean.

Lighting does not function

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

JD 116 Machine Problems

Tractor vibrates too much or rattles excessively

Equipment driven belt worn out - Inspect and change damaged belt.
Traction drive belt damage - Check and replace belt.
Drive pulley malfunction - Installing a new pulley.
Cutting blade loose or unbalanced - Change damaged blades.

Engine runs but tractor won't move

Parking brake holds the tractor - Release the park brake.
Bypass valve lever is engaged - Disengage the bypass valve lever.
Mower blades are loose - Inspect and fasten securely if necessary.
Improper blade balance - Inspect the blades and balance if necessary.
Lack of oil in transmission - Check transmission oil lever.

John Deere 116 Lawnmower Troubleshooting

Plugged discharge chute

Ground speed too fast - Operate the mower at low speed.
High grass - Adjusting cutting height.
The grass is wet - Do not use the mower if grass is wet.
Engine rpm too low - Adjust carburetor to higher rpm.
Airflow restriction - Adjust to high revs.
Lack of cutting height - Change cutting height.
Belt installed improperly - install belt as required.

Uncut grass during operation

Mower's cutting deck is clogged - Inspect and clean cutting deck.
Excessive blade wear - Installing new blade.
Mower deck low - Checking and adjust deck height.
Grass bag too full - Empty bagger.
Traveling too fast - Operate the mower at low speed.

Belt slips

Debris in sheaves - Need to clean the pulley.
Drive belt wear - Check and change damaged belt.
Poor belt tension - Check belt tension.

Excessive mower vibration

Mower clogged or in pulleys - Clean deck and pulley from debris.
Belt or pulley faulty - Fit new components.
Pulley or belt out of alignment - Check and align.
Improper blade balancing - Blades need balancing.

Blade strips grass

Cutting height too low - Check and adjust height.
Mower rollers height wrong - Adjust mower deck wheels.
Tire pressure is uneven - Increase tire pressure.
High blade speed during mowing - Blade speed required.
Bent mower blades - Install new blades.

Uneven Cut

Mower deck not level - Checking and adjust deck height.
Insufficient tire pressure - Increase tire pressure.
Incorrect rollers height - Check the wheel heights.
Ground speed too fast - Choose recommended speed.
Mower blade worn or bent - Installing new blade.

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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