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John Deere 265 Tractor Problems

John Deere 265 Engine Troubleshooting

Tractor engine fails to start

Fuel tank is empty - Add gasoline.
Wrong grade of gasoline - Change fuel.
Stale fuel - Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Fuel system clogged - Repair or replace.
Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected - Install new spark plug wires.
Spark plug damaged - Change as required.
Dirty fuel filter - Fuel filter needs changing.
Defective safety switch - Replace if required.
Carburetor is not working properly - Inspect and adjust.
Check and adjust governor linkage. Test compression.

Engine hard starting

Spark plug wear - Test spark and replace as required.
Carburetor components worn out - Repair or replace parts.
Clogged fuel lines - Servicing fuel system.
Choke cable not adjusted properly - Checking and adjusting.
Old or incorrect fuel - Drain and add proper gasoline.
Loose or corroded electrical connections - Inspect and replace.
Starter problems - Test starter and repair if necessary.

John Deere 265 Engine runs unevenly

Cooling fins are clogged - Clean and wash cooling fins.
Loose electrical connections - Check and replace defective connections.
Incorrect ignition settings - Inspect spark plug and ignition system.
Choke cable sticks - Check and change if required.
Air filter blocked - Clean or change air filter.

Engine stops or misses

Faulty spark plug - Inspect spark plug wire.
Carburetor malfunction - Inspect and overhaul.
Ignition coil not working - Replace defective component.

Engine overheating

Excessive engine load - Reduce the load.
Air intake screen clogged - Clean and wash dirty components.
Engine oil high or too low - Checking oil level and oil pressure.
Poor quality oil - Change engine oil.
Check connecting rod to crankshaft bearing clearance.
Fast idle speed - Adjust carburetor idle mixture screw.

Engine does not idle

Spark plug not gapped correctly - Check tightness of spark plug.
Spark plug worn out - Test spark and replace as required.

JD 265 Engine knocks

Stale fuel - Use proper gasoline.
Engine overload - Reduce loads.
Low oil level - Add to required level.
Low engine speed - Adjust carburetor as needed.
Cylinder bore and rings are wear - Replace defective components.
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.
Checking and adjusting carburetor.
Checking and adjusting ignition coil air gap.
Check for sticking valves.
Test valve clearance, adjusting if necessary.
Inspect flywheel key.

Insufficient engine power

Engine temperature too high - Change air filter.
Engine oil overfilled - Remove excess oil.
Defective fuel pump - Repair or replace fuel pump.
Governor problems - Inspect and repair governor.
Inspect carburetor for plugged passages.
Checking engine compression.

Engine getting too much fuel

Throttle did not open fully - Adjust choke cable.
Carburetor is not adjusted - Adjust or repair carburetor.

Exhaust with black smoke

Air filter element clogged - Check and clean.
Choke partially engaged - Inspect and adjust throttle.
Check oil fill dipstick O-ring seal or cracked cap.

John Deere 265 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Starter does not run

Fuse is defective - Fit new fuse.
Battery contacts are corroded - Inspect and clean terminals.
Weak battery - Charge the battery.
Ignition lock problems - Change the lock.
Faulty starter - Repair or replace.
Wiring damage - Reconnect wires.

Battery will not charge

Faulty cell in battery - Replace the battery.
Battery terminals and cables are dirty - Clean or change cable.

Lighting does not function

Light connector defective.
Loose or burned out bulb.
Inspect electrical wires for short- circuit.

JD 265 Mechanical Troubleshooting

The machine vibrates

Equipment drive belts worn out - Check and change worn belt.
Worn traction drive belt - Fit new belt.
Drive sheaves malfunction - Fit new pulley.
Unbalancing or bending of blades - Change damaged blades.

Tractor will not move with engine running

parking brake blocks the tractor - Release the park brake.
Bypass valve lever in the push position - Set bypass valve to the off position.
Blades loose - Check mower blades and fasten as required.
Unbalance in one or both blades - Inspect the blades and balance if necessary.
Transmission oil is low - Add oil to the transmission.

John Deere 265 Mower Deck Troubleshooting

Discharge Chute Plugged

Speed too high - Need to reduce speed.
Grass has grown too long - Adjust cutting height.
The grass is wet - Do not mow when grass is wet.
Engine is running at too low speed - Open throttle wide.
Loss of airflow - Set higher revs.
Lack of cutting height - Adjust cutting settings.
Belt installed improperly - install belt as required.

Patches of grass uncut

Mower deck clogged - Need to clean the mower deck.
Blade wornout - Check and replace the blade.
Mower deck is low from ground - Adjust and level the deck height.
Grass bag overfilled - Empty the grass bag.
Speed too high - Use slower speed.

Slipping drive belt

Pulley is dirty - Recommend cleaning the sheaves.
Drive belt damage - Fit new belt.
Poor belt tension - Check and adjusting belt tension.

Too much mower vibration

Debris on mower deck or in sheaves - Remove clogging from mower deck or sheaves.
Worn sheaves or belt - Install new components.
Belt or pulleys no adjustment - Check and adjust.
The blades are unbalanced - Balance blades properly.

Blades scalp grass

Wrong cutting height - Check and adjust height.
Mower wheels not adjusted correctly - Adjust front or back wheel height.
Tires inflated insufficient - Check and inflate the tires.
High blade speed during mowing - Adjust the blade speed.
Blades are bent - Install new blades.

Uneven cutting results

Mower deck not leveled properly - Level mower deck.
Insufficient tire pressure - Need to inflate tires.
Incorrect wheel height - Check the wheel heights.
Ground speed too high - Don't use fast speed.
Mower blade bent or worn - Sharpen or replace 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

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