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John Deere X710 Lawn Tractor Problems
John Deere X710 Engine Troubleshooting
Kawasaki engine does not start
Gas tank is empty - Fill fuel up.
Low-quality gasoline - Use quality fuel.
Stale gasoline - Drain gasoline and add fresh.
Clogged fuel system - Remove clogging.
Spark plug defective - Inspect and change if necessary.
Spark plug damaged - Installing new spark plug.
Clogged fuel filter - Change 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.
Gas engine long starting
Spark plug failed - Check the spark and replace defective spark.
Wrong carburetor adjustment - Adjusting carburetor correctly.
Dirt in fuel lines - Service required.
Choke cable not adjusted properly - Checking and adjusting.
Stale or incorrect fuel - Drain and add proper fuel.
Electrical connection problems - Inspect and replace wiring as needed.
Starter is not working - Inspect the starter and change defective parts.
Engine runs roughly
Plugged cooling fins - Clean and wash cooling fins.
Electrical connections damaged - Check and restore defective
connections.
Incorrect ignition settings - Inspect spark plug and ignition system.
Choke cable sticking - Repair or change as needed.
Air filter dirty - Clean or change air filter.
Engine misses under load
Spark plug failed - Test spark plug.
Carburetor defective or not adjusted - Repair or adjust.
Ignition coil is damaged - Inspect ignition coil and change if required.
Kawasaki engine overheats
Excessive engine load - Reduce the load.
Air intake screen plugged - Clean dirty components.
Engine oil high or too low - Add or drain oil.
Low quality engine oil - Change engine oil.
Check internal bearing clearance.
Too Fast idle - Adjusting fast idle speed.
Engine does not idle
Spark plug is loose - Adjust spark plug gap.
Spark plug malfunction - Inspect the spark, change if necessary.
Engine knocking
Low octane gasoline - Change fuel.
Engine overloaded - Reduce the load.
Low oil level - Add to required level.
Engine runs at low revs - Adjust the required speed.
Piston rings and cylinder bore worn - Check cylinder bore and rings for
wear.
Inspect for engine overheats from clogged cooling fins.
Check and adjust valve clearance.
Check for loose or worn connecting rods.
Engine back-fire
Check spark plug and replace if necessary.
Check and adjust the choke.
Adjust carburetor idle mixture screw.
Check and adjust ignition coil air gap.
Inspect for sticking valves.
Test valve clearance, adjusting if necessary.
Checking flywheel key.
Kawasaki engine lacks power
Engine temperature too high - Clogged air filter element.
Excess engine oil - Excess oil must be drained.
Fuel pump problems - Test fuel pump output.
Governor problems - Repair or replace governor.
Inspect and repair carburetor.
Check engine compression.
Engine uses too much fuel
Throttle did not open fully - Inspect choke cable.
Carburetor is not adjusted - Adjust carburetor.
Black smoke is emitted during operation
Air cleaner element clogged - Clean or change filter.
Choke not fully engaged - Inspecting and adjusting choke.
Check for correct main jet for elevation.
John Deere X710 Electrical System
Troubleshooting
Starter doesn't work or will not turn engine
Fuse is defective - Check and change.
Poor terminal connection - Clean terminals.
Low charging voltage - Charge the battery.
Ignition switch problems - Replace switch.
Starter fault - Replace or repair.
Wiring damage - Reconnect wires.
Battery will not charge
One or more battery cells dead - Fit new battery.
Battery cables and terminals are dirty - Change or clean cable.
Lights do not work
Headlight wire connector disconnected.
Lamp is not working - Replace the lamp.
Short-circuit in cable.
John Deere X710 Machine Troubleshooting
Tractor vibrates too much or rattles
excessively
Attachment driven belt worn or damaged - Inspect and replace damaged
belt.
Worn traction drive belt - Installing new driven belt.
Dirt on drive sheaves - Replace if necessary.
Mower blades malfunction - Change defective blades.
Tractor will not move with engine running
Parking brake holds the tractor - Unlock park brake.
Bypass valve lever is engaged - Deactivate the bypass valve.
Mower blade could be loose - Checking blades for loose bolts.
Blades are unbalanced - Balance the mower blades correctly.
Low transmission oil - Add transmission oil.
John Deere X710 Mower Deck Problems
Plugged discharge chute
Operating at a faster ground speed - Use slower speed.
Grass Too Tall - Use a shorter cutting height.
The grass is wet - Wait for the grass to dry.
Engine is running at too low speed - Open choke wide.
Airflow restriction - Adjust to high revs.
Cutting too low - Adjust cutting settings.
Belt is loose - Reinstall the belt properly.
Uncut grass during operation
Debris in cutting deck - Deck cleaning required.
Blades dull or damaged - Checking for blade fault and change if
required.
Deck too low - Adjust and level the deck height.
Grass bag overfilled - Empty bagger.
Speed is very fast - Choose recommended speed.
Slipping drive belt
Debris in sheaves - Pulley cleaning required.
Belt is damaged - Inspect and replace worn belt.
Poor belt tension - Correct belt tension.
The lawn mower vibrates excessively
Debris on mower deck or in sheaves - Remove debris from the pulley or
deck.
Worn sheaves or belt - Change worn components.
Pulleys or belt misaligned - Inspect and centering.
The blades are unbalanced - Blade balance required.
Blades scalp grass
Wrong cutting height - Set the proper cutting height.
Mower rollers height wrong - Check wheel adjustment.
Tire pressure is uneven - Check and inflate the tires.
Higher blade speed - Adjust the blade speed.
Bent mower blades - Install new blades.
Uneven Cut
Deck too low - Deck leveling required.
Tire pressure unequal - Check and inflate the tires.
Rollers not positioned properly - Adjust wheel heights correctly.
Travel speed too high - Operate the mower at low speed.
Mower blade bent or worn - Sharpen the blade or install a new one.
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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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