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John Deere 130 Troubleshooting

JD 130 Engine Problems

Engine will not start

Empty fuel tank - Add fuel.
Incorrect fuel grade - Use quality fuel.
Stale gasoline - Drain gasoline and change with fresh.
Clogged fuel system - Remove clogging.
Plug connection defective - Install new spark plug wires.
Spark plug damaged - Change as required.
Plugged fuel filter - Fit new filter.
Safety contact for brake pedal defective - Install new part.
Incorrect carburetor adjustment - Adjust carburetor idle mixture screw.
Inspect and adjust throttle cable. Check the Valves and Compression System.

Gas engine is difficult to start

Spark plug malfunction - Check the spark and replace defective spark.
Wrong carburetor adjustment - Adjusting carburetor correctly.
Dirt in fuel lines - Service required.
Worn throttle cable - Replace as required.
Old or improper fuel - Fill in proper fuel.
Electrical connection problems - Inspect and change wires if required.
Starter problems - Check the starter and replace defective components.

Engine runs roughly

Cooling fins blocked - Clean cooling fins.
Loose electrical contacts - Inspect and restore defective contacts.
Incorrect ignition settings - Test ignition and spark plug.
Throttle cable sticking - Check and replace.
Air filter element clogged - Replace air cleaner.

Engine misses

Spark plug fail - Replace spark plug.
Carburetor is not adjusted correctly - Adjust carburetor as required.
Ignition coil air gap incorrect - Check and adjust ignition coil air gap.

John Deere 130 Engine overheating

Engine overloaded - Reduce loads.
Air intake screen clogged - Clean dirty components.
Engine oil low or too high - Add or drain oil.
Poor quality oil - Change engine oil.
Inspect crankshaft to main bearing clearance.
Idle speed problems - Adjust carburetor idle mixture screw.

Engine doesn't idle speed

Poor spark plug contact - Adjust spark plug gap.
Spark plug worn out - Check the spark and change defective spark.

Engine knocks

Stale or low octane fuel - Use correct fuel.
Engine overload - Reduce the load.
Low oil level - Add to required level.
Engine speed too low - Adjust the speed.
Cylinder bore or piston rings are damaged - Replace damaged parts.
Check for engine overheating from plugged cooling fins.
Inspect and adjusting crankshaft end play.
Checking for wear crankshaft or camshaft bearings.

Engine back-fire

Checking spark plug.
Check and adjust the choke.
Adjust carburetor idle mixture screw.
Checking and adjusting ignition coil air gap.
Check inlet and outlet valves.
Inspect and set valve clearance.
Inspecting flywheel key.

Engine does not develop full power

Engine overheating - Replace air cleaner.
Overfilling engine oil - Remove excess oil.
Fuel pump problems - Repair or replace fuel pump.
Governor problems - Inspect and adjust governor.
Inspect and repair carburetor.
Test engine compression.

Engine using too much gasoline

Choke doesn't open well - Check throttle cable.
Carburetor is not adjusted - Check carburetor float adjustment.

Black smoke is emitted during operation

Air filter element clogged - Clean or change filter.
Throttle not fully engaged - Inspect and adjust choke.
Check and adjust carburetor float level.

John Deere 130 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Starter does not function

Blown fuse - Check and replace.
Battery contacts are corroded - Clean connections.
Battery is discharged - Battery charging required.
Ignition switch problems - Change the lock.
Faulty starter - Repair or replace.
Wiring disconnected - Connect wires.

Battery doesn't charge

One or more battery cells dead - Install new battery.
No contact between cable and battery terminal - Clean or change cable.

Lighting does not function

Headlight wire connector disconnected.
lamp defective.
Wiring damaged.

JD 130 Machine Problems

The machine vibrates

Implements driven belt damaged or worn - Inspect and change damaged belt.
Traction drive belt damage - Installing new driven belt.
Dirt on drive sheaves - Change if necessary.
The mower deck blades are bent or unbalanced - Change damaged blades.

Machine does not move while engine is running

Parking brake holds the tractor - Release the park brake.
Bypass valve lever activated - Disengage the bypass valve lever.
Blades loose - Fasten the blades securely.
Incorrect blade balance - Balance the blades correctly.
Too little transmission oil - Fill transmission with oil.

John Deere 130 Lawn Mower Troubleshooting

Clogged discharge chute

Speed too high - Choose recommended speed.
Grass too long - Adjusting cutting height.
Grass too wet - Don't mow while wet grass.
Engine rpm too low - Increase engine rpm.
Loss of airflow - Adjust to high revs.
Low cutting height - Adjust to higher cutting.
Belt installed improperly - Reinstall the belt properly.

Lawn mower leaving uncut grass

Debris in mower deck - Clean mower deck.
Blades dull or damaged - Check and replace the blade.
Mower deck low - Deck leveling required.
Bagger too full - Clean bagger.
Ground speed too fast - Choose recommended speed.

Belt slips

Debris in pulleys - Check and clean.
Belt is damaged - Check and change damaged belt.
Belt tension is incorrect - Install the belt correctly.

Excessive mower vibration

Mower deck clogged or in sheaves - Remove clogging from mower deck or sheaves.
Damaged sheaves or belt - Install new components.
Belt or sheaves no adjustment - Inspect and centering.
Blades out of balance - Balance the blades.

Blades scalp grass

Cutting height incorrect - Set the proper cutting height.
Mower height wheels not adjusted - Check wheel adjustment.
Insufficient tire pressure - Inflate tires as required.
High blade speed during mowing - Correct blades speed.
Bent blades during operation - Install new blades.

Uneven Cut

Deck level is too low - Deck leveling required.
Tire pressure unequal - Need to inflate tires.
Wrong rollers position - Check the rollers heights.
Gear too fast - Choose recommended speed.
Mower blades dull - Checking for blade fault and change if required.

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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