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John Deere D130 Troubleshooting
The
John Deere D130 is a D100 series lawn tractor. This model was manufactured from
2011 to 2017. The John Deere D130 tractor is powered by 40.03 cu.in (656 cc)
Briggs and Stratton 407777 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV vertical-shaft air-cooled
gasoline engine with a rated power of 21 hp (15.7 kW), or 44.2 cu.in (724 cc)
Briggs and Stratton 44S677 4-cycle vertical-shaft 2-cylinder OHV air-cooled
gasoline engine with a max power of 22 hp (16.4 kW).
The JD D130 is fitted with a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with
infinite forward and reverse gears. The maximum travel speed
(forward/reverse): 5.5 mph (8.8 km/h) and 3.2 mph (5.1 km/h). The lawn
tractor was equipped with a manual steering system, mechanical disc
brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x10.00-8 rear tires. The wheelbase
is 49" (1240 mm).
The John Deere D130 is compatible with the following attachments: a 42"
mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1.0-4.0 in (25-102
mm), 43.25" front-mount 2-stage snow blower with mechanical lift system,
and 46" front-mount blade.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine won't start or difficult to start |
| Empty fuel tank - Fill gasoline up |
| Low-quality gasoline - Change gasoline |
| Air in the fuel pipes - Bleed the fuel pipes |
| Damaged spark plug wiring connection - Inspect spark plug wiring connection, change or repair |
| Faulty spark plug - Change spark plug as required |
| Fuel filter is clogged - Fuel filter needs changing |
| Safety contact for brake pedal defective - Install new part |
| Carburetor settings incorrect - Adjusting as required |
| Poor compression - Inspect and replace wear parts |
| Choke cable is worn or not adjusted properly - Change cable or adjust properly |
| Cooling fins are clogged - Clean and wash as required |
| Defective ignition - Check ignition and replace faulty components |
| Throttle cable is defective or stuck - Change or clean the cable |
| Dirty air filter element - Change or clean air filter |
| Clogged or defective fuel pump - Inspect fuel pump and change as required |
| Engine starts but stops suddenly |
| Damaged spark plug - Change spark plug |
| Faulty or clogged carburetor - Service or repair carburetor |
| Defective ignition coil - Ignition coil must be replaced |
| Bad or damaged valve springs - Valve springs need to be changed |
| Valves are stuck - Clean the valves |
| Not enough engine oil - Check oil level and add oil as required |
| Engine is overloaded - Reduce engine load |
| Air intake screen is blocked - Clean and wash as required |
| Carburetor mixture is too lean - Make the correct settings |
| Ignition timing is wrong - Ignition timing needs to be adjusted correctly |
| Valve setting is incorrect - Set the valves correctly |
| Stale or low octane fuel - Use proper fuel |
| Excessive engine load - Load reducing required |
| Insufficient engine oil - Fill up the engine oil |
| Improperly adjusted low idle speed - Test and adjust |
| Clogged or defective fuel pump - Clean or replace fuel pump |
| Crankshaft or main bearings failure - Install new parts as as required |
| Improper valve clearance - Check and adjust |
| Damaged piston rings or cylinder bore - Replace faulty parts |
| Carburetor is dirty or incorrectly adjusted - Adjust carburetor properly or service it |
| Dirty air filter element - Change or service air filter |
| Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Service or change fuel pump |
| Ignition system problems - Check ignition system and replace faulty parts |
| Defective cylinder head gasket - Replace the head gasket |
| Valves are stuck or burned - Service or change valves |
| Worn or bent push rod - Push rod should be replaced |
| Faulty cylinder block parts - Defective parts need to be replaced |
| Engine uses too much fuel |
| Choke doesn't open well - Adjust or replace choke cable |
| Improper carburetor main jet adjustment - Adjust it correctly |
| Faulty or loose spark plug - Re-tighten or change the spark plug |
| Stuck, worn, or burned valves - Service or replace valves |
| Sleeve, piston, or rings are damaged - Replace defective parts as required |
| Valve clearance is wrong - Adjust valve clearance according to specifications |
| Engine using too much oil |
| Damaged seals or gaskets - Replace worn parts to avoid leaks |
| Worn valve stems and valve guides - Change the valves |
| Worn or stuck piston rings - Have piston rings replaced |
| Cylinder liner or piston is damaged - Check liner and piston, install new components as required |
| Plugged breather hose or pipe - Replace or service |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Excessive HST transmission noise |
| Defective or not adjusted speed control pedal linkage - Change or adjust linkage |
| Excessive transmission load - Reduce the load is required |
| Low transmission oil level or contaminated oil - Add oil to the correct level or fill the transmission with fresh oil |
| Transmission parts are worm or defective - Change or repair defective parts |
| Loose or broken shift linkage - Change defective linkage |
| Hydrostatic pump is faulty or seized - Repair or change pump |
| Transmission shift control components are defective or misadjusted - Adjust properly or change |
| Low fluid level - Add fluid to the transmission housing |
| Faulty or worn drive sheave - Replace sheave |
| Shifting linkage is misadjusted or broken - Adjust properly or replace linkage |
| Worn or out of adjustment speed control linkage - Adjust or replace linkage |
| Transmission gaskets or seals are worn - Install new seals or gaskets |
| Final drive shaft leaks - Replace shaft seals |
| Transmission case is cracked - Change broken case |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibrates excessively |
| Drive pulley of mower deck is damaged or dirty - Clean or change pulley |
| Drive belt is damaged or loose - Change belt or adjust belt tension |
| Cutting blades are not balanced or warped - Balance or change blades |
| Loose blade mounting bolts - Bolts need to be tightened |
| Discharge chute is regularly plugged |
| High mowing speed - Select a slower speed |
| Tall grass - Use a lower cutting height |
| Engine rpm is too low - Open choke fully |
| Cutting level is too low - Adjust mower to higher cutting height |
| Improper drive belt installation - Install drive belt correctly |
| Discharge chute is plugged - Need to clean the mower deck |
| Blades are excessively dull - Need a blade sharpening |
| Defective or worn blades - Replace the blades |
| High ground speed - Use a lower speed |
| Cutting level is too low - Need to set high cutting height |
| Filled bagger - Remove grass from bagger |
| Lawn is not level or bumpy - Level the lawn |
| Low cutting height - Must be set to high cutting height |
| Mowing speed is too high - Use a lower speed |
| Incorrect level of mower deck - Level the deck properly |
| Worn or bent blades - Install new blades |
| Low tire inflation - Inflate tires as required |
| Incorrect tire pressure - Need to inflate tires |
| Incorrect level of mower deck - Deck needs to be adjusted properly |
| Blades are too dull - Need to sharpen the blades |
| Worn or bent blades - Blades must be changed |
| Cutting deck is clogged - Check cutting deck and clean as necessary |
| Deck shell is broken - Rebuild or replace mower deck |
| Mower spindle is bent or loose - Change or repair the spindle |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery won’t charge |
| Loose or corroded wire connections - Clean or tighten connections |
| Defective battery terminal clamps - Terminal clamps should be changed |
| Worn-out battery - Install a new battery |
| Battery capacity is low - Battery needs to be recharged |
| Battery will not hold charge - Battery needs to be serviced or replaced |
| Disconnected wiring or bad battery terminals - Connect wires properly or change terminals |
| Battery is low or faulty - Charge or replace the battery |
| Disconnected or improperly connected wiring harness - Inspect battery wiring harness and connect as required |
| Low battery output voltage - Battery needs to be recharged |
| Spark plug dirty or improperly gapped - Clean and gap or replace |
| Starter motor or solenoid is defective - Replace solenoid or repair starter |
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