________________________________________________________________________________________
John Deere L130 Troubleshooting
The
John Deere L130 lawn tractor was manufactured from 2003 to 2005. John Deere L130
powertrain system components: Kohler Command CV23S 4-cycle 2-cylinder OHV
air-cooled gasoline engine and Tuff Torq K46 HD belt-driven hydrostatic
transmission with foot-controlled variable speed drive.
A 41.1 cubic inches (673 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.15" (80
mm), piston stroke of 2.64" (67 mm), and rated power of 23 hp (17.2 kW).
Max. forward speed - 5.5 mph (8.8 km/h), maximum reverse speed - 3.2 mph
(5.1 km/h).
The tractor is equipped with a manual steering system, wet disc brakes,
16x6.50-8 front tires, and 22x9.50-12 rear tires. The wheelbase is 49"
(1240 mm). The John Deere L130 is compatible with a 48" mid-mount
3-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1.0-4.0" (25-102 mm) and
manual lift, 42" front-mount two-stage snowblower with clearing height
of 21" (530 mm) and mechanical lifting system, 46" front-mount blade
with lift height of 6.5" (165 mm).
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine is not starting or hard starting |
| Gas tank is empty - Add gasoline |
| Wrong fuel grade - Use correct fuel grade |
| Air trapped in fuel system - Bleed air |
| Spark plug wire is disconnected or loose - Check spark plug wiring connection, repair or change |
| Faulty spark plug - Replace spark plug |
| Clogged fuel filter - Change fuel filter |
| Defective safety switch - Replace if required |
| Carburetor components worn out - Repair or replace parts |
| Weak cylinder compression - Inspect cylinder block and change worn parts |
| Choke cable is damaged or not adjusted properly - Adjust properly or change the cable |
| Clogged cooling fins - Need to wash or clean |
| Ignition system failure - Inspect ignition system and change faulty parts |
| Throttle cable is defective or stuck - Change or clean the cable |
| Clogged air filter - Change or clean air filter |
| Dirty or defective fuel pump - Clean or install new fuel pump |
| Engine starts but immediately stops |
| Spark plug is damaged - Change spark plug |
| Carburetor is clogged or faulty - Carburetor needs to be replaced or cleaned |
| Faulty ignition coil - Replace ignition coil as necessary |
| Damaged or weak valve springs - New valve springs need to be installed |
| Valves are stuck - Valves must be cleaned |
| Engine oil level low - Checking oil level and add if necessary |
| Engine overload - Reduce load |
| Plugged cooling fins - Need to wash or clean |
| Carburetor mixture is too lean - Set the carburetor properly |
| Wrong ignition timing - Ignition timing needs to be adjusted correctly |
| Wrong valve setting - Adjust valves as required |
| Engine knocking sound or abnormal noise |
| Stale fuel - Change fuel |
| Engine overload - Reduce load |
| Not enough engine oil - Need to add engine oil |
| Incorrect low idle setting - Adjust as required |
| Dirty or faulty fuel pump - Service or replace fuel pump |
| Main bearings or crankshaft are worn out - Worn parts replacement required |
| Valve clearance is wrong - Check and adjust |
| Damaged cylinder bore or piston rings - Replace faulty components |
| Engine power is insufficient |
| Incorrectly adjusted or clogged carburetor - Service or correctly adjust carburetor |
| Clogged air filter - Clean or replace air filter |
| Clogged or defective fuel pump - Clean or install new fuel pump |
| Ignition system malfunction - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
| Worn cylinder head gasket - Replace cylinder head gasket |
| Valves are burned or stuck - Service or replace valves |
| Push rod is worn or bent - Replace push rod |
| Damaged cylinder block parts - Replace defective parts |
| Engine uses too much fuel |
| Throttle opening is not full - Adjust or change throttle cable |
| Improper adjustment of carburetor main jet - Adjust it correctly |
| Spark plug is loose or faulty - Tighten or change the spark plug |
| Worn, stuck, or burned valves - Service or replace valves |
| Rings, sleeve, or piston are damaged - Change defective parts |
| Incorrect valve clearance - Check and adjust |
| Defective seals or gaskets - To repair leaks, replace worn parts |
| Worn valve guides and valve stems - Replace defective valves |
| Worn or broken piston rings - Change piston rings |
| Scuffed cylinder liner or piston - Inspect piston and liner, change as required |
| Breather hose or pipe is plugged - Clean or change |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Excessive HST transmission noise |
| Bent or unadjusted speed control pedal linkage - Adjust or change linkage |
| Excessive loading - The load should be reduced |
| Low transmission oil level or contaminated oil - Add oil to proper level or pour fresh transmission oil |
| Transmission parts are worm or defective - After disassembly and inspection, replace defective components |
| Shift linkage is damaged or loose - Replace or service the linkage |
| Faulty or blocked hydrostatic pump - Replace or repair pump |
| Faulty or misadjusted transmission shift control parts - Adjust properly or change |
| Transmission oil insufficient - Add oil to the transmission housing |
| Worn or faulty drive pulley - Replace pulley |
| Unadjusted or broken shift linkage - Adjust correctly or replace linkage |
| Speed control pedal linkage is damaged or out of adjustment - Adjust or replace linkage |
| Transmission gaskets or seals are damaged - Change seals or gaskets |
| Final drive shaft leakage - Shaft seals need to be changed |
| Transmission housing is cracked - Install a new transmission housing |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibrates excessively |
| Drive pulley of mower deck is damaged or dirty - Replace or clean pulley |
| Loose or worn drive belt - Belt needs to be adjusted or replaced |
| Not balanced or bent mower blades - Balance or change as needed |
| Loose blade mounting bolts - Tighten it fast |
| Discharge chute is regularly plugged |
| Fast mowing speed - Operate at slower speed |
| Tall grass - Need to set low cutting height |
| Low engine speeds - Adjust choke to full opening |
| Mower deck set to low cutting - Must be set to high cutting height |
| Incorrect mower drive belt installation - Drive belt must be installed correctly |
| Grass patches are not cut |
| Cutting deck clogging - Clean out the mower deck |
| Excessive blade dullness - Need to sharpen the blades |
| Worn or defective blades - Install new blades |
| Fast mowing speed - Select a lower speed |
| Cutting level is too low - Change cutting height adjustment |
| Full bagger - Bagger must be empty |
| Lawn is uneven or bumpy - Roll or level the lawn |
| Mower deck cutting height is set too low - Change cutting height adjustment |
| High mowing speed - Operate at slower speed |
| Improper mower deck level - Deck needs to be adjusted properly |
| Bent or worn blades - Blades must be changed |
| Low tire inflation - Inflate tires as required |
| Low tire inflation - Need to inflate tires |
| Mower deck is not leveled properly - Adjust mower deck level properly |
| Not sharp blades - Blades need to be sharpened |
| Blades are worn or damaged - Replace the blades |
| Deck clogged with grass clippings - Need to clean the mower deck |
| Deck shell is damaged - Rebuild or change mower deck |
| Loose or faulty mower spindle - Change or repair the spindle |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery won’t charge |
| Electrical wire connections are loose or corroded - Tighten or service cable connections |
| Faulty battery terminal connectors - Terminal connectors should be replaced |
| Dead cell in battery - Replace the battery |
| Low battery voltage - Battery is drained, charge it |
| Battery is draining quickly - Service battery or replace it |
| Wires are disconnected or battery terminals are corroded - Check cables and replace or service terminals |
| Battery is drained or worn - Replace or charge as required |
| Battery cables are disconnected or improperly connected - Inspect cables and connect properly |
| Battery voltage is low - Low battery charging, charge as required |
| Spark plug worn or incorrectly gapped - Clean, gap or replace spark plug |
| Starter motor or solenoid is defective - Starter/solenoid should be replaced |
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
| Lawn and Garden Tractors Technical Specs |
