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John Deere E110 Troubleshooting
The
John Deere E110 is a two-wheel drive lawn tractor from E100 series. This model
was manufactured between 2018 and 2020.
The John Deere E110 driveline components: a 32.9 cu.in (540 cc) Briggs
and Stratton 33R877 four-cycle vertical-shaft single cylinder air-cooled
gasoline engine with a maximum power of 19 hp (14.2 kW), and Kanzaki
Tuff Torq belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and
reverse gears. The engine has a fixed main jet carburetor, integral type
fuel pump, and full pressure lubrication system with full-flow oil
filter.
Max. forward speed - 5.5 mph (8.8 km/h), maximum reverse speed - 3.2 mph
(5.1 km/h). The tractor is fitted with 15x6.00-6 front tires and
20x8.00-8 rear tires. The wheel base is 49 in (1240 mm). The John Deere
E110 can be equipped with the following attachments: a 42" mid-mount
2-blade mower deck with 13 cut positions and cutting height of 1-4"
(25-102 mm), 44" front-mount two-stage snowblower, or 46" front blade
with manual lift system.
Engine Troubleshooting |
Engine doesn't start or hard to start |
No fuel in fuel tank - Fill it up |
Incorrect fuel grade - Change fuel |
Air in the fuel system - Air bleeding |
Spark plug wire is disconnected or loose - Inspect spark plug wiring connection, change or repair |
Damaged spark plug - Install new spark plug |
Plugged fuel filter - Install new filter |
Defective safety switch - Replace if required |
Wrong carburetor adjustment - Adjusting carburetor correctly |
Low compression - Check and replace worn parts |
Choke cable is not adjusted properly or worn - Adjust properly or replace the cable |
Cooling fins are blocked - Wash or clean as required |
Ignition failure - Inspect ignition system and change faulty parts |
Stuck or defective choke cable - Service or change the cable |
Air filter element is plugged - Replace or service air filter |
Fuel pump is damaged or dirty - Test fuel pump and replace if necessary |
Engine starts but then stops |
Spark plug is damaged - Change spark plug as required |
Dirty or faulty carburetor - Service or repair carburetor |
Damaged ignition coil - Change ignition coil as required |
Valve springs are loose or broken - Change valve springs |
Valves sticking - Valves need to be cleaned |
Engine oil level is low - Checking oil level and add if necessary |
Engine overload - Reduce engine load |
Cooling fins are blocked - Need to clean or wash |
Carburetor is running lean - Adjust carburetor correctly |
Ignition timing is improper - Ignition timing needs to be set properly |
Valve setting is incorrect - Adjust valves as required |
Low octane fuel - Use proper fuel |
Engine is overloaded - Reduce load |
Engine oil insufficient - Add oil to the engine crankcase |
Low idle speed setting is incorrect - Correct idle settings |
Fuel pump is damaged or dirty - Service or change fuel pump |
Main bearings or crankshaft failure - Repair or replace defective parts |
Valve clearance is improper - Need to adjust valve clearance |
Worn cylinder bore or piston rings - Change defective components |
Carburetor is incorrectly adjusted or dirty - Service or correctly adjust carburetor |
Clogged air filter - Change or clean air filter |
Dirty or defective fuel pump - Test fuel pump and replace if necessary |
Ignition system malfunction - Inspect ignition system and change faulty parts |
Blown cylinder head gasket - Install new cylinder head gasket |
Stuck or burned valves - Clean or change valves |
Worn or damaged push rod - Push rod needs to be changed |
Faulty cylinder block parts - Change defective components |
Engine uses too much fuel |
Choke opening is not full - Replace or adjust choke cable |
Incorrect carburetor main jet adjustment - Adjust the carburetor main jet correctly |
Faulty or loose spark plug - Tighten or replace spark plug |
Worn, stuck, or burned valves - Change or clean valves |
Worn piston, rings, or sleeve - Replace defective components |
Improper valve clearance - Adjust to proper valve clearance |
Excessive oil consumption |
Defective seals or gaskets - New components need to be installed |
Worn valve stems and valve guides - Valves need to be changed |
Damaged or seized piston rings - Change piston rings |
Scuffed piston or cylinder liner - Inspect liner and piston, replace as necessary |
Clogged breather hose or pipe - Change or clean |
Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
Excessive hydrostatic transmission noise |
Speed control pedal linkage is damaged or out of adjustment - Adjust or repair linkage |
Excessive loading - Load needs to be reduced |
Low transmission oil level or contaminated oil - Change transmission oil or top up to proper level |
Defective or worn transmission parts - Check transmission parts for damage or wear and replace if required |
Corroded or worn shift linkage - Lubricate or change linkage |
Defective or stuck hydrostatic pump - Repair or change pump |
Transmission shift control parts are faulty or unadjusted - Adjust correctly or replace |
Low fluid level - Add fluid to the transmission housing |
Defective or worn drive sheave - Replace sheave |
Shift linkage is damaged or unadjusted - Adjust properly or replace linkage |
Speed control pedal linkage is bent or not adjusted - Change or adjust linkage |
Broken transmission gaskets or seals - Seals and gaskets need to be replaced |
Final drive shaft leaks - Shaft seals need to be changed |
Transmission housing is cracked - Housing needs to be replaced |
Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
Mower vibration is excessive |
Clogged or damaged mower drive sheave - Replace or service sheave |
Drive belt is defective or loose - Adjust belt tension or change the belt |
Bent or unbalanced cutting blades - Balance or change blades |
Blade mounting bolts are loose - Bolts should be tightened |
Discharge chute keeps clogging |
Fast ground speed - Need to slow down |
Long grass - Need to set low cutting height |
Engine is running at too low speed - Open throttle fully |
Cutting level is too low - Adjust mower to higher cutting height |
Incorrect mower drive belt installation - Drive belt must be installed correctly |
Lawn mower leaving uncut grass |
Clogged mower deck - Clean mower deck as required |
Blades are too dull - Blades need to be sharpened |
Damaged or worn blades - Install new blades |
High ground speed - Need to slow down |
Cutting height is too low - Change cutting height adjustment |
Filled bagger - Empty the bagger |
Uneven or bumpy lawn - Roll or level the lawn |
Mower cuts too low - Use a higher cutting height |
High ground speed - Operate at slower speed |
Improperly leveled mower deck - Deck needs to be adjusted properly |
Damaged or bent blades - Change the blades |
Tires are not correctly inflated - Inflate tires as required |
Tires are not correctly inflated - Inflate tires as required |
Deck level is not correct - Deck needs to be adjusted properly |
Blades are excessively dull - Need a blade sharpening |
Damaged or worn blades - Install new blades |
Discharge chute is plugged - Need to clean the mower deck |
Broken mower deck housing - Repair or change the deck |
Bent or loose mower spindle - Replace or repair the spindle |
Electrical Troubleshooting |
Battery will not charge |
Electrical cable connections are loose or corroded - Tighten or service connections |
Electrical terminal connectors are faulty - Terminal connectors need to be changed |
Battery faulty cell - Replace the battery |
Battery power is low - Battery is drained, recharge it |
Battery drains quickly - Service or change the battery |
Disconnected wiring or bad battery terminals - Check wire connections and change or service terminals |
Battery is drained or defective - Recharge or change battery |
Disconnected or improperly connected wiring harness - Inspect battery wiring harness and connect as required |
Low battery voltage - Charge the battery |
Improperly gapped or dirty spark plug - Clean, gap or change spark plug |
Faulty solenoid or starter motor - Replace solenoid or repair starter |
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