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John Deere 160 Troubleshooting
The
John Deere 160 is a two-wheel drive lawn tractor from Late 100 series. This
model was manufactured between 1986 and 1988.
The components of John Deere 160 driveline system: a 28.2 cubic inches
(460 cc) Kawasaki FB460V four-cycle OHV single cylinder forced
air-cooled gasoline engine with a maximum power of 12.5 Hp (9.3 kW) and
Peerless 801-038A belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1
reverse gears. The engine has a float fixed main jet carburetor,
diaphragm type pulse pump, and semi-cyclone type air cleaner with dual
element.
The maximum forward speed - 4.9 mph (7.9 kph), max. reverse speed - 2.3
mph (3.7 kph). The John Deere 160 tractor is equipped with 15x6.00-6
front tyres and 18x8.50-8 rear tyres. The wheelbase is 44.7" (1130 mm).
The John Deere 160 is compatible with 36", 38" mid-mount 2-blade
rear-discharge mower decks with cutting height of 1.5-3.5 in (38-90 mm),
42" front-mount blade with manual lift, and 38" front-mount snowblower.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine hard to start or doesn't start |
| No fuel in fuel tank - Fill it up |
| Low-quality gasoline - Change fuel |
| Water or air in fuel system - Remove air or water from system |
| Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected - Inspect the spark plug wire connection, replace or repair |
| Spark plug is faulty - Spark plug need to be replaced |
| Clogged fuel filter - Change fuel filter |
| Brake pedal not depressed - Press the brake pedal |
| Incorrect carburetor adjustment - Adjust carburetor idle mixture screw |
| Engine has bad compression - Check cylinder block and change wear parts |
| Unadjusted or worn throttle cable - Replace cable or adjust correctly |
| Air intake screen is plugged - Need to wash or clean |
| Ignition system malfunction - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
| Faulty or stuck choke cable - Change or service the cable |
| Air filter is blocked - Change or clean air filter |
| Fuel pump is defective or dirty - Service or replace fuel pump |
| Engine starts and then shuts off |
| Damaged spark plug - Change spark plug as required |
| Carburetor is clogged or faulty - Replace or service carburetor |
| Damaged ignition coil - Ignition coil should be replaced |
| Damaged or weak valve springs - Install new valve springs |
| Valves are stuck - Valves need to be cleaned |
| Engine oil insufficient - Fill up the engine oil |
| Engine is overloaded - Reduce the load |
| Air intake screen is blocked - Need to wash or clean |
| Carburetor mixture is too lean - Adjust carburetor properly |
| Wrong ignition timing - Ignition timing needs to be set properly |
| Valve setting is incorrect - Valves needs to be adjusted properly |
| Engine knocking sound or abnormal noise |
| Stale fuel - Change fuel |
| Engine overload - Reduce the load |
| Low engine oil level - Fill up the engine oil |
| Incorrect low idle setting - Adjust idling as required |
| Dirty or faulty fuel pump - Check fuel pump and change if required |
| Worn crankshaft or main bearings - Change or repair worn components |
| Incorrect valve clearance - Adjust valve clearance |
| Piston rings or cylinder bore are worn - Change faulty components |
| Improperly or clogged carburetor - Clean or properly adjust carburetor |
| Air filter is blocked - Clean or change air filter |
| Fuel pump is dirty or defective - Clean or replace fuel pump |
| Ignition system failure - Test ignition and replace failed parts |
| Blown cylinder head gasket - Replace cylinder head gasket |
| Stuck or burned valves - Service or change valves |
| Worn or damaged push rod - Push rod needs to be changed |
| Cylinder block components are faulty - Change defective components |
| Engine using too much gasoline |
| Choke opening is not full - Replace or adjust choke cable |
| Carburetor main jet adjustment is improper - Adjust the carburetor main jet properly |
| Defective or loose spark plug - Re-tighten or replace spark plug |
| Valves are stuck, worn, or burned - Service or change valves |
| Worn sleeve, rings, or piston - Replace faulty parts as required |
| Valve clearance is improper - Check and adjust |
| Engine using too much oil |
| Seals or gaskets are defective - Replace worn parts to avoid leaks |
| Valve stems and guides are worn - Change the valves |
| Piston rings are defective or worn - Replace piston rings |
| Scored cylinder liner or piston - Check piston and liner, change as required |
| Breather pipe or hose is clogged - Service or change |
| Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Gear hard to shift |
| Stuck or damaged gear shift linkage - Replace or repair the shift linkage |
| Worn or bent shift forks - Replace defective shift forks |
| Defective parts in the gearshift mechanism - Replace defective parts |
| Transmission is excessively noisy |
| Lack of transmission fluid supply - Add fluid as required |
| Transmission fluid is contaminated - Fill up with new transmission fluid |
| Bearings or gears are worn - Replace bearings or gears |
| Transmission pops out of gear |
| Improperly installed or damaged shifting lever - Replace or install shift lever correctly |
| Gears are worn or damaged - Change gears |
| Shift rods or shift forks are faulty - Replace defective forks or rods |
| Worn drive shaft/belt or improper drive shaft/belt adjustment - Replace belt/shaft or adjust it |
| Improper clutch/brake adjustment or faulty clutch/brake - Install a new brake/clutch or adjust it |
| Drive pulley is damaged or worn - Install a new pulley |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Excessive mower vibration |
| Drive sheave of mower deck is dirty or worn - Replace or service sheave |
| Defective or loose drive belt - Adjust belt tension or install a new belt |
| Bent or unbalanced cutting blades - Balance blades or replace it |
| Blade bolts are not tightened well - Bolts need to be tightened |
| Discharge chute is constantly plugged |
| Fast ground speed - Use a slower speed |
| Long grass - Need to set low cutting height |
| Engine rpm is too low - Open choke fully |
| Low cutting height - Use correct cutting height |
| Drive belt installation is not correct - Check drive belt for correct installation |
| Discharge area is clogged - Clean mower deck as required |
| Blades are too dull - Sharpen the blades |
| Damaged or worn blades - Install new blades |
| Fast mowing speed - Need to slow down |
| Cutting height is too low - Must be set to high cutting height |
| Filled grass bag - Remove grass from bag |
| Lawn is not level or bumpy - Roll or level the lawn |
| Cutting level is too low - Use a higher cutting height |
| High mowing speed - Need to slow down |
| Mower deck is not leveled properly - Deck needs to be adjusted properly |
| Blades are worn or bent - Install new blades |
| Tires are not properly inflated - Need to inflate tires |
| Low tire inflation - Correct tire pressure |
| Incorrectly leveled mower deck - Deck should be adjusted correctly |
| Not sharp blades - Sharpen the blades |
| Blades are defective or worn - Change the blades |
| Deck clogged with grass clippings - Inspect and clean cutting deck |
| Broken mower deck housing - Replace or rebuild mower deck |
| Mower spindle is loose or defective - Change or repair the spindle |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery cannot be charged |
| Loose or corroded cable connections - Service or tighten cable connections |
| Battery terminal connectors are faulty - Replace terminal connectors |
| Battery faulty cell - Install a new battery |
| Low battery output - Recharge the battery |
| Battery runs out quickly - Service charging system or replace battery |
| Corroded battery terminals or disconnected wires - Check cable connections and change or clean terminals |
| Battery is drained or defective - Recharge or replace battery |
| Battery cables are disconnected or improperly connected - Inspect cables and connect properly |
| Low battery output voltage - Battery needs to be recharged |
| Spark plug gapped improperly or faulty - Clean, gap or change spark plug |
| Starter motor or solenoid failing - Starter/solenoid should be replaced |
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