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John Deere 216 Tractor Problems

John Deere 216 Engine Troubleshooting

Engine not to start

Empty fuel tank - Add gasoline.
Wrong grade of gasoline - Change fuel.
Old gas - Drain gasoline and add fresh.
Dirty fuel system - Check and clean.
Spark plug defective - Inspect and change if necessary.
Faulty spark plug - Check ignition spark.
Plugged fuel filter - Replace fuel filter.
Defective safety switch - Replace if required.
Incorrect carburetor adjustment - Adjust carburetor idle mixture screw.
Test fuel transfer pump output. Test compression.

Gas engine is difficult to start

Spark plug wear - Check the spark and replace defective spark.
Wrong carburetor adjustment - Adjusting carburetor correctly.
Clogged fuel pipes - Remove clogging from fuel pipes.
Throttle cable damaged - Change the cable.
Stale or improper gasoline - Pour quality fuel.
Electrical connection problems - Inspect and change wires if required.
Starter is not working - Check the starter and replace defective components.

Rough running engine

Cooling fins plugged - Remove dirt from cooling fins.
Loose electrical contacts - Check and restore defective connections.
Ignition setting defective - Check ignition system and adjust as required.
Throttle cable sticking - Repair or change as needed.
Air filter blocked - Change air cleaner.

Engine misses under load

Spark plug malfunction - Change spark plug.
Carburetor defective or not adjusted - Repair or adjust.
Ignition coil defective - Test ignition coil and replace if necessary.

John Deere 216 Engine overheats

Engine runs under excessive load - Reduce loads.
Air inlet or cooling fins blocked - Clean dirty components.
Engine oil high or too low - Check oil pump for wear or damage.
Incorrect engine oil viscosity - Change engine oil.
Inspect crankshaft to main bearing clearance.
Too Fast idle - Adjusting fast idle speed.

Engine doesn't idle speed

Poor spark plug contact - Tighten the spark plug correctly.
Spark plug wear - Test spark and change as required.

Engine knocking

Low octane gasoline - Use proper gasoline.
Engine overloaded - Reduce the load.
Lack of engine oil - Add to required level.
Engine speed too low - Adjust carburetor.
Cylinder bore or piston rings are damaged - Inspect cylinder bore or rings for worn.
Inspect for engine overheats from clogged cooling fins.
Check and adjust crankshaft end play.
Check for carbon build-up in combustion chamber.

JD 216 Engine backfires

Check spark plug and replace if necessary.
Adjust or replace throttle.
Test carburetor, adjust if necessary.
Inspect and adjust ignition coil air gap.
Check inlet and outlet valves.
Check valve clearance, adjust if required.
Inspecting flywheel key.

Insufficient engine power

Engine temperature too high - Change air filter.
Overfilling engine oil - Excess oil must be drained.
Fuel pump problems - Inspect and repair fuel pump.
Governor not work - Inspect and adjust governor.
Check and overhaul carburetor.
Checking engine compression.

Engine gets too much gas

Choke didn't open fully - Replace throttle cable.
Carburetor is not working properly - Adjust or repair carburetor.

Exhaust with black smoke

Air cleaner element plugged - Check and clean.
Choke partially engaged - Inspecting and adjusting choke.
Check and adjust carburetor float level.

John Deere 216 Electrical Problems

Starter doesn't work or will not turn engine

Blown main fuse - Check and change.
Poor terminal connection - Inspect and clean contacts.
Battery not charged - Need to charge the battery.
Ignition lock is damaged - Replace the lock.
Damaged starter - Replace or repair.
Wires disconnected - Connect wires.

Battery will not charge

One or more battery cells dead - Change the battery.
Battery terminals and cables are dirty - Clean or change cable.

No Lights work

Headlight wire connector disconnected.
lamp does not work.
Wiring damaged.

JD 216 Machine Troubleshooting

Tractor vibrates excessively

Implements drive belts damaged or worn - Check and change worn belt.
Traction drive belt worn - Install new belt.
Drive pulley malfunction - Installing a new pulley.
Mower blades problem - Change damaged blades.

Engine runs but tractor won't move

parking brake blocks the tractor - Unlock park brake.
Bypass valve pulled out - Deactivate the bypass valve.
Loose lawnmower blades - Checking blades for loose bolts.
Incorrect blade balance - Check blade balancing.
Transmission oil is low - Pour oil as required.

John Deere 216 Mower Deck Troubleshooting

Plugged discharge chute

Ground speed too fast - Operate the mower at low speed.
High grass - Adjust cutting height.
Grass too wet - Wait until the grass dries.
Engine is running at too low speed - Engine speed must be increased.
Loss of airflow - Adjust to high revs.
Mower deck set to low cutting - Adjust to higher cutting.
Belt is loose - Fit belt correctly.

Lawn mower leaving uncut grass

Clog in discharge area - Check cutting deck and clean if necessary.
Defective blade - Installing new blade.
Mower deck low - Checking and adjust deck height.
Grass bag overfilled - Empty bagger.
Speed is very fast - Operate the mower at low speed.

Belt slips

Debris in pulleys - Clean or replace.
Drive belt wear - Fit new belt.
Poor belt tension - Belt tension needs to be adjusted.

Too much mower vibration

Mower clogged or in pulleys - Remove clogging from sheaves or mower deck.
Pulley or belt faulty - Change worn components.
Pulleys or belt misaligned - Inspect and align.
Blades out of balance - Balance blades correctly.

Blades scalping grass

Cutting height too low - Raise cutting height.
Mower wheels not adjusted correctly - Adjust front or back wheel height.
Insufficient tire pressure - Inflate tires as required.
Blades speed too fast - Correct blades speed.
Bent mower blades - Remove bent blade and install new one.

Uneven Cut

Deck level is too low - Leveling the mower deck.
Tire pressure unequal - Check and inflate the tires.
Rollers not positioned properly - Adjust rear or front wheel height.
Traveling too fast - Don't use fast 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

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