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John Deere X116R Troubleshooting
The
John Deere X116R lawn tractor from X100 Series was manufactured between 2018 and
2020. The John Deere X116R tractor is powered by Briggs and Stratton 21 Intek
4-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine. A 20.7
cubic inches (340 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.44" (87 mm), piston stroke
of 2.26" (57 mm), and rated power of 10.2 Hp (7.5 kW).
This model is fitted with Tuff Torq T46CY hydrostatic transmission with
infinite forward and reverse gears. The John Deere X116R is equipped
with a manual steering, electric PTO clutch, disc brakes, 15x6.00-6
front tyres, and 18x8.50-8 rear tyres. The operating weight is 507 lbs
(230 kg). The tractor is compatible with a 36" mid-mount 2-blade
rear-discharge mower deck with a cutting height of 1.0-4.0" (25-102 mm)
and mechanical lift system.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine will not start or difficult to start |
| Gas tank is empty - Add gasoline |
| Wrong grade of gasoline - Use correct fuel grade |
| Air in the fuel pipes - Bleed the fuel pipes |
| Defective wiring connection of spark plug - Inspect spark plug wiring connection, change or repair |
| Faulty spark plug - Replace spark plug |
| Clogged fuel filter - Change fuel filter |
| Safety contact for brake pedal defective - Install new part |
| Carburetor not adjusted - Adjust according to instructions |
| Low compression - Check and replace worn parts |
| Incorrectly adjusted or damaged throttle cable - Change cable or adjust properly |
| Cooling fins are blocked - Clean and wash as required |
| Ignition system malfunction - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
| Choke cable is stuck or defective - Service or replace the cable |
| Clogged air filter - Service or replace air filter |
| Dirty or faulty fuel pump - Inspect fuel pump and change as required |
| Engine starts but stalls immediately |
| Faulty spark plug - Spark plug need to be replaced |
| Carburetor is clogged or faulty - Service or repair carburetor |
| Faulty ignition coil - Change ignition coil as required |
| Valve springs are damaged or weak - Replace valve springs |
| Valves sticking - Service the valves |
| Not enough engine oil - Checking oil level and add if necessary |
| Engine is under excessive load - Reduce the load |
| Clogged cooling fins - Clean and wash as required |
| Too lean fuel mixture in carburetor - Make the correct settings |
| Ignition timing is wrong - Ignition timing needs to be set properly |
| Improper valve setting - Set the valves correctly |
| Engine knocking sound or abnormal noise |
| Stale or low octane fuel - Change gasoline |
| Excessive engine load - Reduce load |
| Engine oil insufficient - Need to add engine oil |
| Incorrectly set low idle speed - Correct idle settings |
| Clogged or damaged fuel pump - Clean or install new fuel pump |
| Main bearings or crankshaft failure - Need to install new components |
| Valve clearance is incorrect - Adjust valve clearance according to specifications |
| Damaged piston rings or cylinder bore - Replace faulty parts |
| Carburetor is incorrectly adjusted or clogged - Adjust the carburetor correctly or clean it |
| Air filter element is plugged - Change or clean air filter |
| Dirty or defective fuel pump - Clean or change fuel pump |
| Ignition system malfunction - Check ignition system and replace faulty parts |
| Worn cylinder head gasket - Replace the gasket as required |
| Burned or stuck valves - Clean or change valves |
| Worn or bent push rod - Change push rod |
| Cylinder block components are damaged - Replace defective components |
| Engine using too much gasoline |
| Throttle does not open well - Inspect throttle cable and adjust it |
| Carburetor main jet adjustment is improper - Adjust main jet as required |
| Spark plug is defective or loose - Tighten or replace spark plug |
| Stuck, burned, or worn valves - Clean or change valves |
| Piston, sleeve, or rings are damaged - Replace faulty components |
| Valve clearance is improper - Adjustment procedure required |
| Excessive engine oil consumption |
| Defective seals or gaskets - New components need to be installed |
| Damaged valve guides or valve stems - Need to replace the valves |
| Piston rings are stuck or broken - Replace piston rings |
| Worn piston or cylinder liner - Inspect liner and piston, replace as necessary |
| Breather hose or pipe is clogged - Change or clean |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Excessive HST transmission noise |
| Speed control pedal linkage is bent or not adjusted - Adjust or change linkage |
| Excessive transmission load - Reduce loading |
| Transmission oil is contaminated or oil level is insufficient - Change transmission oil or top up to proper level |
| Damaged or worn components of hydrostatic transmission - After disassembling and inspection, change defective components |
| Corroded or worn shift linkage - Lubricate or change linkage |
| Defective or stuck hydrostatic pump - Repair or replace pump |
| Transmission shift control parts are damaged or misadjusted - Replace or adjust as required |
| Transmission oil insufficient - Add oil to the transmission housing |
| Worn or defective drive pulley - Install a new pulley |
| Broken or not adjusted shift linkage - Adjust properly or replace linkage |
| Speed control pedal linkage is bent or not adjusted - Repair or adjust linkage |
| Broken transmission gaskets or seals - Change gaskets or seals |
| Final drive shaft leaks - Install new shaft seals |
| Cracked transmission housing - Replace housing or transmission assembly |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibrates excessively |
| Mower deck drive sheave is clogged or worn - Clean or change sheave |
| Drive belt is damaged or loose - Belt needs to be adjusted or replaced |
| Mower blades are warped or not balanced - Balance or change as needed |
| Loose blade mounting bolts - Tighten it fast |
| Discharge chute is regularly plugged |
| Ground speed is too fast - Select a slower speed |
| Long grass - Must be set to low cutting height |
| Engine rpm is too low - Choke is not fully opening |
| Low cutting height - Change cutting height adjustment |
| Mower deck drive belt installed incorrectly - Drive belt must be installed correctly |
| Mower leaving random uncut of grass |
| Clogged mower deck - Inspect and clean cutting deck |
| Not sharp blades - Need a blade sharpening |
| Blades are worn or damaged - Install new blades |
| Fast mowing speed - Select a lower speed |
| Low cutting height - Use correct cutting height |
| Grass bag is full - Clean grass bag |
| Blades are scalping the grass |
| Lawn is uneven or bumpy - Lawn leveling required |
| Mower cuts too low - Change cutting height adjustment |
| Fast mowing speed - Need to slow down |
| Improper mower deck level - Level the deck properly |
| Worn or bent blades - Install new blades |
| Incorrect tire pressure - Inflate tires correctly |
| Incorrect tire pressure - Need to inflate tires |
| Mower deck is not leveled properly - Adjust mower deck level properly |
| Blades are not sharp - Need a blade sharpening |
| Blades are worn or damaged - Blades must be changed |
| Deck clogged with grass clippings - Mower deck needs to be cleaned |
| Deck shell is broken - Replace or repair the deck |
| Mower spindle is bent or loose - Replace or repair the spindle |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery does not charge |
| Corroded or loose cable connections - Tighten or clean electrical wiring connections |
| Electrical terminal connectors are faulty - Terminal connectors should be replaced |
| Battery failing - Install a new battery |
| Low battery output voltage - Battery needs to be recharged |
| Battery is draining quickly - Service or replace the battery |
| Bad terminals or disconnected battery cables - Check wire connections and change or service terminals |
| Battery is discharged or defective - Charge or change the battery |
| Disconnected or improperly connected wiring harness - Inspect battery wiring harness and connect as required |
| Battery capacity is low - Recharge the battery |
| Improperly gapped or dirty spark plug - Replace or clean and gap |
| Faulty solenoid or starter motor - Starter/solenoid needs to be replaced |
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