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John Deere X500 Problems

John Deere X500 Engine Troubleshooting

Tractor engine will not start

No fuel in fuel tank - Fill fuel up.
Wrong grade of gasoline - Use quality gasoline.
Old gas - Drain gasoline and fill fresh up.
Fuel system clogged - Repair or replace.
Faulty spark plug wire - Inspect and change if necessary.
Faulty spark plug - Inspect ignition spark.
Fuel filter is dirty - Install new filter.
Brake pedal not depressed - Press the brake pedal.
Carburetor is not adjusted - Check carburetor float adjustment.
Inspect and adjust choke. Check and adjust valve clearance.

Gas engine starts hard

Spark plug fail - Test spark and change as required.
Carburetor settings incorrect - Adjusting as required.
Fuel lines are clogged - Remove clogging from fuel pipes.
Choke cable not adjusted properly - Checking and adjusting.
Stale or improper gasoline - Pour quality fuel.
Electrical connections are damaged - Inspect and change.
Starter fault - Check starter, repair or replace.

Engine stalling, surging or running rough

Cooling fins blocked - Clean and wash cooling fins.
Electrical contacts are damaged - Check and restore damaged connections.
Ignition adjust incorrect - Inspect spark plug and ignition system.
Choke cable sticks - Repair or replace.
Air filter element clogged - Clean or change air filter.

Engine stops or misses

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

JD X500 Engine overheating

Excessive engine load - Reduce loads.
Air inlet or cooling fins blocked - Clean clogged components.
Engine oil low or too high - Inspect oil level.
Low quality engine oil - Change oil.
Inspect crankshaft to main bearing clearance.
Too Fast idle - Adjusting fast idle speed.

Engine does not idle

Spark plug is loose - Check spark plug gap.
Spark plug worn out - Test spark and change as required.

Engine knocks

Low octane gasoline - Use correct gasoline.
Excessive engine load - Reduce loads.
Lack of engine oil - add oil as required.
Engine speed too low - Adjust carburetor as needed.
Piston rings and cylinder bore worn - Inspect cylinder bore or rings for worn.
Inspect for engine overheats from clogged cooling fins.
Checking and adjusting valve clearance.
Inspect for loose or wear connecting rods.

Engine backfires

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

Loss of power

Engine overheating - Clogged air filter element.
Engine oil overfilled - Remove excess oil.
Defective fuel pump - Inspect and repair fuel pump.
Defective governor - Checking and adjusting governor.
Check carburetor float adjustment.
Test engine compression.

Engine uses too much fuel

Choke didn't open fully - Inspect throttle cable.
Carburetor problems - Check carburetor float adjustment.

Black smoke is emitted during operation

Air cleaner element clogged - Inspect and clean.
Throttle not fully engaged - Inspecting and adjusting throttle.
Check for correct main jet for elevation.

John Deere X500 Electrical Troubleshooting

Starter does not function

Blown main fuse - Check and change.
Battery terminals are corroded - Clean contacts.
Low-voltage battery - Battery charging required.
Ignition lock is damaged - Replace switch.
Faulty starter - Repair or replace.
Wires disconnected - Change wiring.

Battery does not charge

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

No Lights work

Light plug disconnected.
Replace light bulbs.
Short circuit in electrical wires.

JD X500 Machine Problems

Tractor vibrates excessively

Equipment drive belts worn out - Belt replacement required.
Worn traction drive belt - Fit new belt.
Drive sheaves malfunction - if required.
Unbalancing or bending of blades - Change damaged blades.

Tractor will not move with engine running

The parking brake is locked - Disengage the park brake.
Bypass valve lever in the push position - Deactivate the bypass valve.
Mower blade could be loose - Inspect and fasten securely if necessary.
Incorrect blade balance - Check mower blade balancing.
Transmission oil is insufficient - Pour oil as required.

John Deere X500 Lawn Mower Problems

Discharge Chute Plugged

Traveling too fast - Use slower speed.
Grass Too Tall - Use a shorter cutting height.
Wet grass - Do not mow when grass is wet.
Low engine speeds - The throttle is not fully open.
Airflow restriction - Check engine rpm.
Cutting too low - Adjust to higher cutting.
Belt installed incorrectly - Fit belt correctly.

Uncut grass during operation

Mower's cutting deck is clogged - Deck cleaning required.
Damaged blade - Installing new blade.
Mower deck is low from ground - Level mower deck.
Bagger too full - Empty bagger.
Speed is very high - Use slower speed.

Belt slips

Sheave is dirty - Check and clean.
Worn belt - Inspect and replace worn belt.
No belt tension required - Adjust belt tension.

The lawn mower vibrates excessively

Debris on mower deck or in sheaves - Clean deck and pulley from debris.
Damaged mower belt or pulleys - Replace damaged parts.
Belt or pulleys no adjustment - Inspect and adjust.
Incorrect blade balancing - Balance the blades.

Blade strips grass

Incorrect height cutting - Raise cutting height.
Mower height wheels not adjusted - Check the wheel heights.
Low tire pressure - Inflate tires as required.
Blades speed too fast - Correct blades speed.
Blades are bent - Replace blades.

Uneven Cut

Mower deck not level - Level mower deck.
Insufficient tire pressure - Tire pressure required.
Wrong rollers position - Adjust front or back wheel height.
Gear too fast - Choose recommended speed.
Mower blade bent or worn - Sharpen or replace blade.

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