Specifications, Service and Repair of Farm and Lawn Tractors

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John Deere X115R Tractor Troubleshooting

John Deere X115R Engine Troubleshooting

Engine not to start

Fuel tank is empty - Add gasoline.
Improper fuel grade - Use quality gasoline.
Old gas - Drain gasoline and fill fresh up.
Clogged fuel system - Remove clogging.
Plug connection defective - Inspect and replace if required.
Spark plug not working - Installing new spark plug.
Fuel filter is plugged - Fit new filter.
Defective safety switch - Replace if required.
Carburetor is clogged - Clean the carburetor.
Inspect starter cranking speed RPM. Test crankcase vacuum.

Gas engine is difficult to start

Faulty spark plug - Inspect the spark, replace if necessary.
Wrong carburetor adjustment - Adjusting carburetor correctly.
Fuel lines are clogged - Service required.
Throttle cable worn - Install new throttle cable.
Old or improper fuel - Pour quality gasoline.
Electrical wiring worn out - Check and replace.
Failing starter - Check the starter and replace defective components.

Rough running engine

Clogged cooling fins - Clean cooling fins.
Loose electrical contacts - Check and replace defective connections.
Ignition adjust incorrect - Check spark plug and ignition.
Throttle cable sticks - Check and repair.
Air filter blocked - Clean or change air filter.

JD X115R Engine misses under load

Spark plug failed - Check spark plug for fouled condition and proper gap.
Carburetor malfunction - Inspect and overhaul.
Ignition coil not working - Replace defective component.

Engine overheating

Engine runs under excessive load - Reduce loads.
Air inlet or cooling fins blocked - Clean clogged components.
Engine oil low or too high - Checking oil level and oil pressure.
Incorrect engine oil viscosity - Change engine oil.
Inspect crankshaft to main bearing clearance.
Idle speed problems - Adjust fast idle.

Engine doesn't idle speed

Spark plug not gapped correctly - Tighten the spark plug correctly.
Faulty spark plug - Check the spark and change defective spark.

Engine knocking

Stale fuel - Use correct gasoline.
Excessive engine load - Reduce loads.
Oil level low - Add to required level.
Engine runs at low revs - Adjust the required speed.
Cylinder bore and rings worn out - Check cylinder bore and rings for wear.
Check for engine overheating from plugged cooling fins.
Check and adjust crankshaft end play.
Checking for wear crankshaft or camshaft bearings.

John Deere X115R Engine back-fire

Check spark plug and replace if necessary.
Adjust or change the choke.
Check and adjust carburetor.
Inspect and adjust ignition coil air gap.
Check for sticking valves.
Check and adjust valve clearance.
Check flywheel key.

Insufficient engine power

Engine overheating - Clogged air filter element.
Engine oil overfilled - Excess oil must be drained.
Fuel pump problems - Check fuel pump and replace if required.
Governor not work - Repair or replace governor.
Inspect and repair carburetor.
Check engine compression.

Engine using too much gasoline

Throttle did not open fully - Adjust throttle cable.
Incorrect carburetor adjustment - Checking and adjusting carburetor.

Exhaust with black smoke

Air filter element clogged - Clean or change filter.
Choke partially engaged - Inspecting and adjusting throttle.
Check oil fill dipstick O-ring seal or cracked cap.

JD X115R Electrical Troubleshooting

Starter motor will not turn engine

Blown main fuse - Fit new fuse.
Battery terminals are corroded - Inspect and clean contacts.
Battery not charged - Need to charge the battery.
Ignition lock is damaged - Replace the lock.
Damaged starter - Replace or repair.
Electrical wires are damaged - Replace electric wires.

Battery doesn't charge

One or several cells defective - Replace the battery.
Battery cables and terminals are dirty - Replace or clean cable.

Lights do not work

Headlight wire connector disconnected.
lamp defective.
Short circuit in electrical wires.

John Deere X115R Machine Troubleshooting

The machine vibrates

Implements drive belts damaged or worn - Check and change worn belt.
Traction drive belt worn - Check and replace belt.
Drive sheaves malfunction - Clean or replace.
Mower blades malfunction - Replace defective blades.

Engine runs but tractor won't move

Parking brake is applied - Release the parking brake.
Bypass valve lever in the push position - Deactivate the bypass valve.
Loose lawnmower blades - Fasten the blades securely.
Blades are unbalanced - Balance the blades correctly.
Transmission oil is insufficient - Add oil to the transmission.

JD X115R Mower Deck Troubleshooting

Clogged discharge chute

Traveling too fast - Need to reduce speed.
Grass Too Tall - try operating a short cutting height.
The grass is wet - Do not mow when grass is wet.
Engine speed reduced - Engine speed must be increased.
Airflow restriction - Set higher revs.
cut too low - Change cutting height.
Belt installed incorrectly - Reinstall the belt properly.

Uncut grass during operation

Debris in mower deck - Inspect and clean cutting deck.
Damaged blade - Install new blade.
Deck too low - Deck leveling required.
Bagger too full - Clean grass bag.
Traveling too fast - Operate the mower at low speed.

Belt slips

Pulley is dirty - Check and clean.
Belt is worn out - Check and replace belt.
Low belt tension - Check and adjusting belt tension.

John Deere X115R Mower vibrates

Mower clogged or in pulleys - Clean mower deck and sheave from debris.
Belt or sheaves faulty - Replace defective parts.
Pulleys or belt misaligned - Check and adjust.
Blades out of balance - Adjust blade balance.

Blades scalp grass

Wrong cutting height - Set the correct cutting height.
Mower height wheels not adjusted - Check the wheel heights.
Low tire inflation - Increase tire pressure.
Higher blade speed - Blade speed required.
Bent blades during operation - Install new blades.

Uneven Cut

Mower deck not leveled properly - Leveling the mower deck.
Insufficient tire pressure - Tire pressure required.
Wheels not positioned correctly - Check rollers adjustment.
Ground speed too high - Use slower speed.
Mower blade bent or worn - Installing new blade.

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JOHN DEERE LAWN TRACTORS SPECIFICATIONS

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ENGINES FOR JOHN DEERE LAWN TRACTORS

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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

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JOHN DEERE FRONT END LOADERS

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

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JOHN DEERE FARM TRACTORS SPECIFICATIONS

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