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John Deere X110 Troubleshooting
The
John Deere X110 lawn tractor from X100 Series was manufactured between 2007 and
2010. The John Deere X110 tractor is powered by Briggs and Stratton 31
four-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine. A 30.6
cubic inches (500 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.57" (91 mm), piston stroke
of 3.06" (78 mm), and rated power of 13.5 Hp (10 kW).
This model is fitted with Tuff Torq T40 hydrostatic transmission with
infinite forward and reverse gears. The John Deere X110 automatic is
equipped with a manual steering system, electric PTO clutch, disc
brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tyres, and 20x8.00-8 rear tyres. The operating
weight is 450 lbs (204 kg). The tractor is compatible with a 42"
mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with a cutting height of 1.0-4.0" (25-102
mm) and mechanical lift system.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine starts up hard or doesn't start |
| Empty gas tank - Add fuel |
| Improper fuel grade - Use correct fuel grade |
| Air trapped in fuel system - Bleed air |
| Defective wiring connection of spark plug - Inspect spark plug wiring connection, change or repair |
| Spark plug is defective - Install new spark plug |
| Fuel filter is clogged - Replace fuel filter |
| Safety contact for brake pedal defective - Install new part |
| Carburetor not adjusted - Adjust according to instructions |
| Weak cylinder compression - Inspect cylinder block and change worn parts |
| Worn or unadjusted choke cable - Replace cable or adjust correctly |
| Engine runs intermittently |
| Plugged cooling fins - Need to clean or wash |
| Defective ignition - Inspect ignition system and change faulty parts |
| Faulty or stuck choke cable - Replace or service the cable |
| Plugged air filter - Replace or clean air filter |
| Clogged or defective fuel pump - Inspect fuel pump and change as required |
| Engine starts but immediately shuts off |
| Spark plug is damaged - Change spark plug as required |
| Defective or clogged carburetor - Service or repair carburetor |
| Ignition coil is not working - Ignition coil should be replaced |
| Damaged or weak valve springs - Change valve springs |
| Stuck valves - Service the valves |
| Engine oil level is low - Fill up the engine oil |
| Excessive engine load - Load reducing required |
| Air intake screen is plugged - Need to wash or clean |
| Too lean fuel mixture in carburetor - Set the carburetor properly |
| Wrong ignition timing - Set the ignition timing correctly |
| Wrong valve setting - Valves needs to be adjusted properly |
| Low octane fuel - Change fuel |
| Engine overload - Reduce engine load |
| Engine oil level is insufficient - Need to add engine oil |
| Incorrectly set low idle speed - Adjustment required |
| Fuel pump is defective or dirty - Check fuel pump and replace if necessary |
| Main bearings or crankshaft are worn out - Change or repair worn components |
| Valve clearance is wrong - Adjust to proper valve clearance |
| Damaged cylinder bore or piston rings - Replace defective parts |
| Improperly adjusted or dirty carburetor - Clean or correctly adjust carburetor |
| Air filter element is plugged - Service or change air filter |
| Fuel pump is defective or dirty - Test fuel pump and replace if necessary |
| Defective ignition system - Check ignition and replace faulty components |
| Cylinder head gasket is blown - Change cylinder head gasket |
| Valves are stuck or burned - Service or change valves |
| Push rod is worn or bent - Push rod needs to be changed |
| Cylinder block parts are faulty - Replace defective parts |
| Choke is not fully open - Check choke cable and adjust it |
| Carburetor main jet adjustment is incorrect - Adjust it properly |
| Loose or faulty spark plug - Spark plug need to be tightened or replaced |
| Valves are worn, burned or stuck - Change or clean valves |
| Worn piston, rings, or sleeve - Change defective parts |
| Valve clearance is wrong - Adjust valve clearance |
| Engine oil consumption is too high |
| Gaskets or seals may be damaged - Defective components must be replaced |
| Worn valve stems and valve guides - Replace defective valves |
| Piston rings are stuck or broken - Install new piston rings |
| Piston or cylinder liner is damaged - Check piston and liner, install new parts as required |
| Breather hose or pipe is blocked - Service or change |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Hydrostatic transmission noise |
| Speed control linkage is defective or unadjusted - Adjust or change linkage |
| Transmission overloaded - Reduce loading |
| Contaminated transmission fluid or low fluid level - Fill to required level or change the fluid |
| Transmission parts are worm or defective - Check hydrostatic transmission components for defect or damage and change if necessary |
| Loose or broken shift linkage - Change defective linkage |
| Seized or worn hydrostatic pump - Change or repair pump |
| Transmission shift control components are defective or misadjusted - Adjust correctly or replace |
| Insufficient transmission oil - Check transmission oil level and add oil as required |
| Defective or worn drive sheave - Replace sheave |
| Faulty or unadjusted shifting linkage - Adjust correctly or replace linkage |
| Speed control linkage is worn or unadjusted - Change or adjust linkage |
| Transmission gaskets or seals are damaged - Change seals or gaskets |
| Final drive shaft is leaking - Install new shaft seals |
| Cracked transmission housing - Replace damage housing or transmission assembly |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibrates too much |
| Worn or dirty mower drive pulley - Clean or replace pulley |
| Drive belt is worn or loose - Belt needs to be adjusted or replaced |
| Mower blades are warped or not balanced - Balance or replace blades |
| Loose blade bolts tightening - Bolts need to be tightened |
| Discharge chute is regularly plugged |
| Fast mowing speed - Use a lower speed |
| Grass is too long - Use a lower cutting height |
| Engine rpm is too low - Adjust choke to full opening |
| Cutting level is too low - Need to set high cutting height |
| Incorrect mower drive belt installation - Reinstall drive belt properly |
| Deck is plugged with grass - Mower deck needs to be cleaned |
| Not sharp blades - Need a blade sharpening |
| Defective or worn blades - Replace the blades |
| Fast mowing speed - Select a lower speed |
| Mower deck set to low cutting - Change cutting height adjustment |
| Full bagger - Bagger must be empty |
| Lawn is bumpy or not smooth - Roll or level the lawn |
| Mower deck set to low cutting - Raise the cutting height |
| Mowing speed is too high - Use a slower speed |
| Improper mower deck level - Level the deck properly |
| Blades are bent or worn - Blades need to be replaced |
| Low tire inflation - Check and inflate the tires |
| Incorrect tire pressure - Need to inflate tires |
| Improper mower deck level - Deck should be adjusted correctly |
| Blades are excessively dull - Blades need to be sharpened |
| Worn or bent blades - Install new blades |
| Mower deck is clogged - Clean out the mower deck |
| Deck housing is damaged - Repair or change the deck |
| Bent or loose mower spindle - Replace or repair the spindle |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery cannot be charged |
| Corroded or loose cable connections - Tighten or clean connections |
| Battery terminal connectors are faulty - Terminal connectors should be replaced |
| Battery is worn - Use a new battery |
| Battery capacity is low - Charge the battery |
| Battery runs out quickly - Service battery or change it |
| Disconnected wires or corroded battery terminals - Connect wires correctly or change terminals |
| Battery is drained or worn - Replace or charge as required |
| Disconnected or improperly connected wiring harness - Inspect battery wiring harness and connect as required |
| Battery capacity is low - Charge the battery |
| Improperly gapped or dirty spark plug - Replace or clean and gap |
| Damaged starter motor or solenoid - Repair starter or replace solenoid |
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