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John Deere D130 Tractor Problems

John Deere D130 Engine Troubleshooting

Engine won't start

No gasoline in tank - Fill it up.
Low-quality gasoline - Use quality gasoline.
Old fuel - Drain fuel and fill up fresh.
Fuel system clogged - Repair or replace.
Defective spark plug wires - Inspect and change if necessary.
Spark plug damaged - Installing new spark plug.
Fuel filter is plugged - Change fuel filter.
Brake pedal not pushed down - Push the brake pedal down.
Incorrect carburetor adjustment - Adjust carburetor idle mixture screw.
Inspect and adjust throttle cable. Test compression.

Gas engine is difficult to start

Spark plug failed - Check the spark and change defective spark.
Problems with carburetor adjustment - Adjust as required.
Dirt in fuel lines - Clean the system carefully.
Throttle cable damaged - Change the cable.
Old or incorrect fuel - Pour quality fuel.
Electrical connection problems - Inspect and change.
Starter problems - Inspect the starter and change defective parts.

Engine runs unevenly

Cooling fins plugged - Clean cooling fins.
Loose electrical contacts - Inspect and restore defective contacts.
Ignition adjust incorrect - Check spark plug and ignition.
Throttle cable sticking - Repair or change as needed.
Air filter blocked - Change air cleaner.

Engine runs but misses

Faulty spark plug - Replace spark plug.
Carburetor malfunction - Inspect and overhaul.
Ignition coil defective - Test ignition coil and replace if necessary.

JD D130 Engine overheating

Engine overloaded - Reduce loads.
Air intake screen plugged - Clean clogged components.
Too little or too much oil - Check oil pump for wear or damage.
Incorrect engine oil viscosity - Change engine oil.
Inspect crankshaft to main bearing clearance.
Fast idle speed - Adjust fast idle.

Engine doesn't idle speed

Spark plug not gapped correctly - Check tightness of spark plug.
Spark plug wear - Inspect the spark, change if necessary.

Engine knocks

Stale or low octane fuel - Use proper gasoline.
Engine overloaded - Reduce loads.
Lack of engine oil - add oil as required.
Low engine speed - Adjust the required speed.
Cylinder bore or piston rings are damaged - Replace damaged parts.
Inspect for engine overheats from clogged cooling fins.
Checking and adjusting valve clearance.
Inspect for loose or wear connecting rods.

Engine back-fire

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

Engine lacks power

Engine overheats - Change air filter.
Overfilling engine oil - Excess oil must be drained.
Fuel pump problems - Check fuel pump and replace if required.
Defective governor - Checking and adjusting governor.
Check and overhaul carburetor.
Test engine compression.

Engine using too much gasoline

Insufficient throttle opening - Inspect throttle cable.
Carburetor malfunction - Checking and adjusting carburetor.

Black exhaust smoke

Air filter is dirty or oil soaked - Inspect and clean.
Throttle is partially engaged - Inspecting and adjusting choke.
Inspect carburetor needle valve and seat for wear or damage.

John Deere D130 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Starter motor will not turn engine

Fuse is defective - Check and replace.
Poor terminal connection - Clean connections.
Low-voltage battery - Battery charging required.
Ignition switch is damaged - Change switch.
Starter fault - Replace or repair.
Wiring disconnected - Reconnect wires.

Battery doesn't charge

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

Lighting does not function

Light plug disconnected.
lamp defective.
Wiring short circuit.

JD D130 Machine Problems

Excessive tractor vibration

Attachment driven belt worn or damaged - Belt replacement required.
Worn traction drive belt - Install new belt.
Drive sheaves malfunction - Clean or replace.
Mower blades malfunction - Balance the blades or replace.

Tractor doesn't move when engine runs

The parking brake is locked - Release the parking brake.
Bypass valve pulled out - Set bypass valve to the off position.
Mower blades are loose - Tighten mower blades.
Poor balancing after sharpening - Check blades for damage and balance as required.
Low transmission oil - Add oil to the transmission.

John Deere D130 Lawn Mower Troubleshooting

Plugged discharge chute

Traveling too fast - Choose recommended speed.
Grass has grown too long - Adjust cutting height.
Wet grass - Do not mow when grass is wet.
Engine rpm reduced - Engine speed must be increased.
Loss of airflow - Check engine rpm.
Lack of cutting height - Change cutting height.
Belt is loose - Check belt installation.

Patches of grass uncut

Cutting deck clogging - Mower deck needs cleaning.
Defective blade - Inspect and fit new blade if required.
Mower deck low - Deck leveling required.
Grass bagger overfilled - Empty bagger.
Traveling too fast - Do not use high speed.

Slipping drive belt

Pulley is dirty - Need to clean the pulley.
Drive belt wear - Fit new belt.
No belt tension required - Check belt tension.

Too much mower vibration

Debris in sheaves or on mower deck - Clean pulley and deck from debris.
Damaged sheaves or belt - Replace defective components.
Belt or pulleys out of centering - Inspect and adjust.
Blades out of balance - Blade balance required.

Blades scalp grass

Cutting height too low - adjust cutting height.
Mower wheel height incorrect - Adjust mower deck wheels.
Low tire pressure - Inflate tires as required.
Blades speed too fast - Blade speed required.
Blades are bent - Remove bent blade and fit new one.

Uneven Cut

Mower deck not leveled properly - Deck leveling required.
Insufficient tire pressure - Increase tire pressure.
Wrong rollers position - Check the rollers heights.
Gear too fast - Need to reduce speed.
Mower blade worn or bent - Install new blade.

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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
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