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John Deere X360 Lawn Tractor Problems

John Deere X360 Engine Troubleshooting

Kawasaki engine does not start

Gas tank is empty - Add fuel.
Incorrect fuel grade - Use quality fuel.
Stale gasoline - Drain gasoline and fill fresh up.
Dirty fuel system - Check and clean.
Spark plug defective - Inspect and replace if required.
Faulty spark plug - Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Clogged fuel filter - Install new filter.
Safety contact for brake pedal defective - Install new part.
Carburetor is clogged - Clean the carburetor.
Check starter cranking RPM. Check the Valves and Compression System.

Gas engine is difficult to start

Spark plug malfunction - Test spark and change as required.
Wrong carburetor adjustment - Adjusting carburetor correctly.
Dirt in fuel pipes - Servicing fuel system.
Throttle cable is not adjusted correctly - Check and adjust.
Old or improper fuel - Pour quality gasoline.
Electrical connection problems - Inspect and replace.
Starter fault - Check starter, repair or replace.

Engine stalling, surging or running rough

Cooling fins blocked - Clean cooling fins.
Electrical connections damaged - Check and replace defective connections.
Ignition adjustment lost - Inspect spark plug and ignition system.
Throttle cable sticks - Check and replace.
Air filter dirty - Change air cleaner.

Engine misses under load

Spark plug fail - Change spark plug.
Carburetor malfunction - Inspect and overhaul.
Ignition coil not working - Replace defective component.

Kawasaki engine overheating

Engine overloaded - Reduce the load.
Air inlet or cooling fins blocked - Clean dirty components.
Engine oil low or too high - Inspect oil level.
Incorrect engine oil viscosity - Change oil.
Inspect crankshaft to main bearing clearance.
Idle speed problems - Adjusting fast idle speed.

Engine does not idle

Spark plug is loose - Tighten the spark plug correctly.
Spark plug failed - Test spark and replace as required.

Engine knocks

Stale fuel - Use proper fuel.
Engine overloaded - Reduce the load.
Low oil level - Check oil level and add if necessary.
Low engine speed - Adjust carburetor as needed.
piston rings or cylinder bore damaged - Inspect and replace if required.
Inspect for engine overheats from clogged cooling fins.
Check and adjust crankshaft end play.
Check for loose or worn connecting rods.

Engine back-fire

Check spark plug for fouled.
Inspect and adjust choke.
Checking and adjusting carburetor.
Check and adjust ignition coil air gap.
Check for sticking valves.
Check valve clearance, adjust if required.
Inspect flywheel key.

Kawasaki engine loses power

Engine overheats - Clogged air filter element.
Too much oil in engine - Remove excess oil.
Fuel pump is damage - Check fuel pump and replace if required.
Defective governor - Repair or replace governor.
Inspect and repair carburetor.
Checking engine compression.

Engine gets too much gas

Insufficient choke opening - Replace throttle cable.
Carburetor problems - Check and adjust carburetor.

Black exhaust smoke

Air cleaner is dirty or oiled - Clean or replace filter.
Choke partially engaged - Inspect and adjust throttle.
Check for correct main jet for elevation.

John Deere X360 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Starter motor will not turn engine

Blown fuse - Installing new fuse.
Terminals are severely corroded and heat up - Clean contacts.
Low battery voltage - Battery charging required.
Ignition lock defective - Install new switch.
Starter fault - Repair or replace.
Electrical wires are damaged - Replace wiring.

Battery doesn't charge

Dead cell in the battery - Change the battery.
No contact between cable and battery terminal - Change or clean cable.

Lighting does not function

Light plug not connected - Reconnect
Check light bulbs.
Check wiring for short circuit.

John Deere X360 Machine Troubleshooting

The machine vibrates

Implements driven belt damaged or worn - Belt replacement required.
Worn traction drive belt - Check and change worn belt.
Dirt on driven pulley - Fit new pulley.
Bent cutting blade or no balance - Change damaged blades.

Tractor doesn't move when engine runs

Parking brake is applied - Release the parking brake.
Bypass valve pulled out - Set bypass valve to the off position.
Loose lawnmower blades - Check mower blades and fasten as required.
Improper blade balance - Check blade balancing.
Too little transmission oil - Add transmission oil.

John Deere X360 Mower Deck Problems

Plugged discharge chute

Ground speed too fast - Need to reduce speed.
High grass - try operating a short cutting height.
The grass is wet - Wait until later to cut.
Engine rpm reduced - Open throttle fully.
Airflow restriction - Adjust to high revs.
Lack of cutting height - Choose the correct cutting height.
Belt installed incorrectly - Fit belt correctly.

Lawn mower leaving uncut grass

Debris in cutting deck - Deck cleaning required.
Excessive blade wear - Inspect and fit new blade if required.
Deck level is too low - Deck leveling required.
Grass bag overfilled - Clean bagger.
Speed too high - Use slower speed.

Belt Slipping

Debris in pulleys - Need to clean the pulley.
Worn belt - Install new belt.
Poor belt tension - Check and adjusting belt tension.

The lawn mower vibrates excessively

Debris in pulleys or in mower deck - Remove clogging from mower deck or sheaves.
Pulley or belt faulty - Change worn parts.
Misaligned belt or pulley - Inspect and adjust.
The blades are unbalanced - Blades need balancing.

Blades scalp grass

Cutting height incorrect - Set the proper cutting height.
Mower wheel height incorrect - Adjust front or back wheel height.
Low tire pressure - Need to inflate tires.
Faster mower blade speeds - Adjust the speed of blades.
Bent blades during operation - Install new blades.

Uneven Cut

Deck level is too low - Leveling the mower deck.
Tires inflated insufficient - Check and inflate the tires.
Wheels not positioned correctly - Adjust front or back wheel height.
Operating at a faster ground speed - Choose recommended speed.
Mower blade worn or bent - Install new blade.

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