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John Deere 317 - Problem Solving

John Deere 317 Engine Troubleshooting

Engine not starting

Fuel tank is empty - Fill gasoline up.
Low-quality gasoline - Use quality fuel.
Old fuel - Drain gasoline and change with fresh.
Dirty fuel lines - Inspect and clean.
Spark plug defective - Replace if necessary.
Spark plug damaged - Test ignition spark.
Plugged fuel filter - Fit new filter.
Defective safety switch - Replace if required.
Carburetor is not adjusted - Check carburetor float adjustment.
Inspect and adjust throttle cable. Check the Valves and Compression System.

Engine hard starting

Spark plug malfunction - Check the spark and replace defective spark.
Carburetor is dirty - Wash, clean and adjust.
Dirt in fuel lines - Clean fuel system components.
Worn throttle cable - Replace as required.
Stale or improper fuel - Pour quality fuel.
Electrical connection problems - Inspect and replace.
Starter is not working - Test starter and repair if necessary.

Engine runs unevenly

Clogged cooling fins - Clean and wash cooling fins.
Electrical connections damaged - Check and replace defective connections.
Incorrect ignition settings - Check ignition and adjust if necessary.
Choke cable sticking - Check and replace.
Air cleaner dirty - Clean or change air filter.

Engine stops or misses

Spark plug wear - Check spark plug wire for wet or deteriorated condition.
Carburetor problems - Test and repair.
Ignition coil air gap incorrect - Check and adjust ignition coil air gap.

JD 317 Engine overheats

Engine overloaded - Reduce the load.
Air intake screen plugged - Clean and wash dirty components.
Too much or too little oil - Checking oil level and oil pressure.
Incorrect engine oil viscosity - Change oil.
Check connecting rod to crankshaft bearing clearance.
Too Fast idle - Adjust carburetor idle mixture screw.

Engine doesn't idle speed

Poor spark plug contact - Check tightness of spark plug.
Spark plug malfunction - Inspect the spark, replace if necessary.

Engine knocking

Stale or low octane fuel - Use correct gasoline.
Engine overloaded - Reduce loads.
Low oil level - add oil as required.
Engine is running at low revs - Adjust carburetor.
Cylinder bore and rings worn out - Replace defective components.
Inspect for engine overheats from clogged cooling fins.
Inspect and adjusting crankshaft end play.
Checking for wear crankshaft or camshaft bearings.

Engine back-fire

Check spark plug and replace if necessary.
Check and adjust the choke.
Test carburetor, adjust if necessary.
Check and adjust ignition coil air gap.
Inspect inlet and outlet valves.
Checking and adjusting valve clearance.
Check flywheel key.

Engine loses power

Engine overheating - Replace air cleaner.
Overfilling engine oil - Excess oil needs to be drained.
Fuel pump problems - Testing fuel pump output.
Defective governor - Inspect and repair governor.
Check and overhaul carburetor.
Test engine compression.

Engine using too much gasoline

Insufficient choke opening - Adjust choke cable.
Carburetor problems - Adjust or repair carburetor.

Black exhaust smoke

Air filter element plugged - Inspect and clean.
Throttle is partially engaged - Inspecting and adjusting choke.
Check oil fill dipstick O-ring seal or cracked cap.

JD 317 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Starter doesn't work or will not turn engine

Main fuse defective - Install new fuse.
Battery contacts are corroded - Inspect and clean contacts.
Low charging voltage - Battery charging required.
Ignition switch is damaged - Replace switch.
Starter fault - Repair or replace.
Wiring damage - Change wiring.

Battery doesn't charge

Dead cell in the battery - Replace the battery.
Poor contact between cable and battery pole - Inspect and Clean.

Lighting does not function

Light plug disconnected.
lamp defective.
Wiring short circuit.

John Deere 317 Machine Problems

The machine vibrates

Implements driven belt damaged or worn - Belt replacement required.
Traction drive belt worn - Installing new driven belt.
Dirt on drive sheaves - Installing a new pulley.
Unbalancing or bending of blades - Change as needed.

Tractor will not move with engine running

Parking brake holds the tractor - Disengage the park brake.
Bypass valve pulled out - Disengage the bypass valve lever.
Blade becomes loose - Check mower blades and fasten as required.
Incorrect blade balancing - Check blade balancing.
Too much or too little oil - Check transmission oil lever.

John Deere 317 Lawn Mower Troubleshooting

Clogged discharge chute

Speed too high - Choose recommended speed.
High grass - Adjust the mower to a lower cutting height.
Grass too wet - Wait until later to cut.
Engine rpm reduced - Open throttle fully.
Airflow restriction - Check engine speed.
Low cutting height - Change cutting height.
Incorrect belt installation - Install the belt correctly.

Uncut grass during operation

Cutting deck clogging - Inspect and clean cutting deck.
Blade wornout - Installing new blade.
Deck too low - Leveling the mower deck.
Grass bag overfilled - Clean grass bag.
Speed too high - Choose recommended speed.

Belt slips

Dirt in the sheaves - Need to clean the pulley.
Belt is loose - Fit new belt.
Poor belt tension - Install the belt correctly.

Mower vibrates

Mower clogged or in pulleys - Clean sheave and deck from clogging.
Sheaves or belt faulty - Replace worn components.
Belt or sheaves out of centering - Inspect and align.
The blades are unbalanced - Balance the blades.

Blades scalp grass

Incorrect height cutting - Raise cutting height.
Mower rollers height wrong - Check the wheel heights.
Tire pressure is uneven - Inflate tires as required.
Blades speed too fast - Blade speed required.
Bent mower blades - Replace blades.

Uneven Cut

Deck too low - Level mower deck.
Low tire inflation - Tire pressure required.
Rollers not positioned properly - Adjust mower deck wheels.
Speed too high - Use slower speed.
Mower blade worn or bent - 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
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5050D	5090R	5410	6105R	7200R
E130	L111	LA110	LT155	X300R