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John Deere LA130 Tractor Troubleshooting

John Deere LA130 Engine Problems

Tractor engine fails to start

Gas tank is empty - Fill it up.
Improper fuel grade - Use quality fuel.
Stale fuel - Drain gasoline and change with fresh.
Clogged fuel system - Remove clogging.
Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected - Replace if necessary.
Spark plug not working - Replace as required.
Fuel filter is clogged - Replace fuel filter.
Safety contact for brake pedal defective - Install new part.
Carburetor malfunction - Check and repair as required.
Check starter cranking RPM. Check the Valves and Compression System.

Engine hard starting

Spark plug wear - Inspect the spark, change if necessary.
Carburetor incorrectly set - Set carb correctly.
Clogged fuel pipes - Clean fuel system components.
Throttle cable is not adjusted correctly - Check and adjust.
Stale or incorrect gasoline - Fill in correct fuel.
Loose or corroded electrical connections - Inspect and replace.
Starter problems - Test starter and repair if necessary.

Rough running engine

Cooling fins blocked - Clean cooling fins.
Electrical contacts are damaged - Check and replace damaged connections.
Ignition setting defective - Check spark plug and ignition.
Choke cable sticks - Repair or change as needed.
Air cleaner blocked - Clean or change air filter.

JD LA130 Engine misses

Faulty spark plug - Inspect spark plug wire.
Carburetor malfunction - Inspect and overhaul.
Ignition coil air gap incorrect - Check and adjust ignition coil air gap.

Engine overheating

Engine overloaded - Reduce loads.
Air intake screen blocked - Clean dirty components.
Too much or too little oil - Add or drain oil.
Poor quality oil - Change engine oil.
Check internal bearing clearance.
Too Fast idle - Adjusting fast idle speed.

Engine will not idle

Poor spark plug contact - Check spark plug gap.
Spark plug worn out - Inspect the spark, change if necessary.

John Deere LA130 Engine knocking

Stale or low octane fuel - Use proper gasoline.
Excessive engine load - Reduce loads.
Oil level low - Add to required level.
Low engine speed - Adjust the speed.
Cylinder bore and rings worn out - Replace defective components.
Inspect for engine overheats from clogged cooling fins.
Check and adjust valve clearance.
Inspect for loose or wear connecting rods.

Engine backfires

Inspect spark plug and change if required.
Adjust or replace choke.
Checking and adjusting carburetor.
Inspect and adjust ignition coil air gap.
Inspect inlet and outlet valves.
Inspect and set valve clearance.
Checking flywheel key.

Insufficient engine power

Engine overheating - Clean or replace air filter.
Engine oil overfilled - Excess oil must be drained.
Fuel pump broken - Check fuel pump and replace if required.
Faulty governor - Inspect and repair governor.
Check and overhaul carburetor.
Checking engine compression.

Excessive Fuel Consumption

Choke is not fully open - Replace choke cable.
Carburetor is not adjusted - Checking and adjusting carburetor.

Exhaust with black smoke

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

JD LA130 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Starter does not run

Blown fuse - Install new fuse.
Poor terminal connection - Clean terminals.
Weak battery - Charge the battery.
Ignition lock is damaged - Install new switch.
Damaged starter - Replace or repair.
Wires disconnected - Replace wiring.

Battery will not charge

Dead cell in the battery - Change the battery.
Bad contact between battery pole and cable - Inspect and Clean.

No Lights work

Light plug not connected.
Check lamps.
Wiring short circuit.

John Deere LA130 Mechanical Troubleshooting

Excessive tractor vibration

Implements driven belt damaged or worn - Belt replacement required.
Worn traction drive belt - Inspect and replace traction belt.
Dirt on driven pulley - Clean the sheaves.
Blades bent or out of balance - Replace defective blades.

The engine is running but tractor is not moving

The parking brake is locked - Release the parking brake.
Bypass valve pulled out - Disengage the bypass valve lever.
Mower blade could be loose - Inspect and fasten securely if necessary.
Unbalance in one or both blades - Balance the mower blades correctly.
Low transmission oil - Topping up oil.

John Deere LA130 Mower Deck Problems

Discharge Chute Clogged

Ground speed too fast - Choose recommended speed.
Grass Too Tall - Adjust cutting height.
Wet grass - Wait until the grass dries.
Engine rpm reduced - Open choke wide.
Airflow restriction - Adjust to high revs.
Mower deck set to low cutting - Adjust to higher cutting.
Belt fitted incorrectly - Reinstall the belt properly.

Lawn mower leaving uncut grass

Mower's cutting deck is clogged - Check cutting deck and clean if necessary.
Excessive blade wear - Install new blade.
Mower deck is low from ground - Leveling the mower deck.
Grass bag overfilled - Clean grass bag.
Speed is very high - Use slower speed.

Slipping drive belt

Dirt in the sheaves - Clean or replace.
Belt is damaged - Fit new belt.
Low belt tension - Correct belt tension.

The lawn mower vibrates excessively

Mower deck clogged or in sheaves - Remove debris from deck or pulley.
Damaged mower belt or pulleys - Replace worn parts.
Belt or sheaves out of centering - Check and align.
No blade balance adjustment - Balance the blades.

Blades scalp grass

Incorrect height cutting - Check and adjust height.
Mower rollers height wrong - Adjust mower deck wheels.
Tires inflated insufficient - Need to inflate tires.
Faster mower blade speeds - Correct blades speed.
Blades are bent - Remove bent blade and fit new one.

Uneven cutting results

Mower deck low - Leveling the mower deck.
Insufficient tire pressure - Tire pressure required.
Incorrect rollers height - Check the rollers heights.
Operating at a faster ground speed - Use slower speed.
Blades worn - Checking for blade fault and change if required.

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3038E	3038R	3039R	3046R	3203
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