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John Deere E170 Troubleshooting
The
John Deere E170 lawn tractor was manufactured between 2018 and 2020. The John
Deere E170 driveline includes a 44.2 cu.in (724 cc) Briggs and Stratton 44S977
4-cycle vertical-shaft V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine and
Kanzaki Tuff Torq belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with foot-controlled
variable speed drive.
The engine has a cylinder bore of 3.12" (79 mm), piston stroke of 2.89"
(73 mm), and rated power of 25 hp (18.5 kW). The maximum forward speed -
5.5 mph (8.8 kph), maximum reverse speed - 3.2 mph (5.1 kph).
The John Deere E170 is equipped with a manual steering system, wet disc
brakes, 15x6.50-8 front tires, and 22x9.50-12 rear tires. The wheelbase
is 49" (1240 mm). Compatible attachments for the tractor: a 48"
mid-mount 3-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1.0-4.0" (25-102
mm), 13 cut positions, and manual lift system, 46" front blade, and 44"
front-mount 2-stage snow blower.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine starts hard or doesn't start |
| Empty fuel tank - Fill fuel up |
| Low-quality gasoline - Change fuel |
| Air in the fuel lines - Bleed the fuel lines |
| Defective wiring connection of spark plug - Check the spark plug wire connection, repair or replace |
| Damaged spark plug - Replace spark plug |
| Dirty fuel filter - Fuel filter needs to be replaced |
| Safety contact for brake pedal defective - Install new part |
| Carburetor is clogged - Clean the carburetor |
| Engine has low compression - Check cylinder block and replace defective parts |
| Incorrectly adjusted or damaged throttle cable - Adjust properly or replace the cable |
| Air intake grill is clogged - Need to clean or wash |
| Ignition system malfunction - Inspect ignition system and change faulty parts |
| Defective or stuck choke cable - Replace or service the cable |
| Air filter element is clogged - Clean or replace air filter |
| Fuel pump is damaged or dirty - Test fuel pump and change if necessary |
| Engine starts and stops immediately |
| Defective spark plug - Install new spark plug |
| Carburetor is faulty or dirty - Service or change carburetor |
| Damaged ignition coil - Replace ignition coil as necessary |
| Worn or loose valve springs - Replace valve springs |
| Stuck valves - Clean the valves |
| Engine oil level low - Fill the crankcase with engine oil |
| Engine overload - Reduce the load |
| Air intake screen is blocked - Need to clean or wash |
| Too lean carburetor mixture - Adjust carburetor correctly |
| Incorrect ignition timing - Set the ignition timing correctly |
| Wrong valve setting - Set the valves properly |
| Stale gasoline - Change fuel |
| Excessive engine load - Reduce load |
| Engine oil insufficient - Add oil to the engine crankcase |
| Low idle speed adjustment is incorrect - Adjust idling as required |
| Dirty or defective fuel pump - Test fuel pump and change if necessary |
| Main bearings or crankshaft failure - Have bearings or crankshaft replaced |
| Valve clearance is incorrect - Adjustment procedure required |
| Piston rings or cylinder bore are damaged - Replace faulty parts |
| Clogged or improperly adjusted carburetor - Carburetor needs to be adjusted correctly or cleaned |
| Plugged air filter - Replace or service air filter |
| Dirty or faulty fuel pump - Check fuel pump and change if required |
| Ignition system failure - Test ignition and replace failed parts |
| Blown cylinder head gasket - Replace the gasket as required |
| Valves are burned or stuck - Replace or clean valves |
| Worn or damaged push rod - Push rod should be replaced |
| Damaged cylinder block parts - Defective components need to be replaced |
| Excessive fuel consumption |
| Choke opening is not full - Replace or adjust choke cable |
| Carburetor main jet is incorrectly adjusted - Adjust main jet as required |
| Defective or loose spark plug - Re-tighten or change the spark plug |
| Stuck, burned, or worn valves - Clean or replace valves |
| Worn sleeve, rings, or piston - Change faulty parts |
| Valve clearance is improper - Check and adjust |
| Engine using too much oil |
| Gaskets or seals can be faulty - Change worn parts according to specifications |
| Valve guides or stems are damaged - Need to replace the valves |
| Seized or wear piston rings - Change piston rings |
| Piston or cylinder liner is damaged - Check liner and piston, install new components as required |
| Blocked breather pipe or hose - Clean or replace |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| HST transmission is excessively noisy |
| Speed control linkage is worn or unadjusted - Adjust or replace linkage |
| Transmission is under excessive load - Reduce transmission load |
| Insufficient oil level or contaminated oil - Add oil to the correct level or fill the transmission with fresh oil |
| Worn or defective transmission components - Check transmission parts for damage or wear and replace if required |
| Stuck or damaged gshift linkage - Replace or repair the linkage |
| Seized or worn hydrostatic pump - Repair or replace pump |
| Worn or misadjusted transmission shift control parts - Change or adjust correctly |
| Insufficient transmission oil - Check transmission oil level and add oil as required |
| Worn or faulty drive pulley - Install a new pulley |
| Shifter linkage is not adjusted or faulty - Change or adjust linkage |
| Speed control pedal linkage is damaged or out of adjustment - Replace or adjust linkage |
| Transmission seals or gaskets are broken - Change seals or gaskets |
| Final drive shaft is leaking - Change shaft seals |
| Cracked transmission housing - Replace damage housing or transmission assembly |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibrates too much |
| Worn or dirty mower drive pulley - Service or change pulley |
| Worn or loose drive belt - Belt needs to be adjusted or replaced |
| Unbalanced or warped cutting blades - Replace or balance blades |
| Loose blade bolts tightening - Tighten bolts as required |
| Discharge chute regular clogging |
| High mowing speed - Select a slower speed |
| Long grass - Use a lower cutting height |
| Engine rpm is too low - Throttle is not fully open |
| Cutting level is too low - Adjust mower to higher cutting height |
| Mower deck drive belt installed incorrectly - Drive belt must be installed correctly |
| Lawn mower leaving uncut grass |
| Deck clogged with grass clippings - Clean out the mower deck |
| Blades are too dull - Blades need to be sharpened |
| Worn or defective blades - Blades need to be replaced |
| High mowing speed - Use a lower speed |
| Cutting level is too low - Use correct cutting height |
| Full bagger - Remove grass from bagger |
| Blades are scalping the grass |
| Bumpy or unleveled lawn - Level the lawn |
| Mower deck cutting height is set too low - Use correct cutting height |
| High ground speed - Select a lower speed |
| Improperly leveled mower deck - Adjust mower deck level properly |
| Bent or worn blades - Blades must be changed |
| Low tire pressure - Correct tire pressure |
| Low tire pressure - Need to inflate tires |
| Mower deck is not leveled properly - Adjust mower deck level properly |
| Blades are too dull - Need a blade sharpening |
| Worn or defective blades - Install new blades |
| Cutting deck is clogged - Clean mower deck as required |
| Deck shell is broken - Rebuild or replace mower deck |
| Mower spindle is faulty or loose - Repair or change the spindle |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery will not charge |
| Electrical wire connections are corroded or loose Tighten or clean electrical wiring connections |
| Electrical terminal connectors are defective - Install new terminal connectors |
| Dead cell in battery - Change the battery |
| Low battery power - Charge the battery |
| Battery does not hold charge - Battery needs service or replacement |
| Faulty battery terminals or disconnected cables - Connect cables properly or replace terminals |
| Battery is discharged or defective - Replace or charge as required |
| Wiring is incorrectly connected or disconnected - Inspect wiring and connect correctly |
| Battery capacity is low - Charge the battery |
| Improperly gapped or dirty spark plug - Clean, gap or change spark plug |
| Starter motor or solenoid is defective - Repair starter or replace solenoid |
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