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John Deere X130R Troubleshooting
The
John Deere X130R lawn tractor from X100 Series was manufactured between 2010 and
2011. The John Deere X130R tractor is powered by Briggs and Stratton 405577
4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine. A 40.1
cubic inches (656 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 2.97" (75 mm), piston stroke
of 2.89" (73 mm), and rated power of 16.8 Hp (12.5 kW).
This model is fitted with Tuff Torq T40 hydrostatic transmission with
infinite forward and reverse gears. The John Deere X130R is equipped
with a manual steering system, electric PTO clutch, disc brakes,
15x6.00-6 front tyres, and 18x8.50-8 rear tyres. The operating weight is
460 lbs (208 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 won't start or hard to start |
| No fuel in fuel tank - Fill fuel up |
| Improper fuel grade - Use correct gasoline grade |
| Air in fuel system - Bleed fuel system |
| Loose or disconnected spark plug wire - Inspect spark plug wiring connection, change or repair |
| Faulty spark plug - Spark plug need to be replaced |
| Fuel filter is clogged - Install new filter |
| Defective safety switch - Replace if required |
| Wrong carburetor adjustment - Adjusting carburetor correctly |
| Weak cylinder compression - Inspect cylinder block and change worn parts |
| Damaged or incorrectly adjusted choke cable - Replace cable or adjust correctly |
| Air intake grill is clogged - Clean and wash as required |
| Defective ignition - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
| Defective or stuck choke cable - Change or clean the cable |
| Air filter is blocked - Replace or clean air filter |
| Fuel pump is damaged or dirty - Test fuel pump and replace if necessary |
| Engine starts but then shuts off |
| Spark plug is defective - Install new spark plug |
| Dirty or defective carburetor - Clean or change carburetor |
| Ignition coil is defective - Change ignition coil as required |
| Valve springs are bad or broken - Valve springs need to be changed |
| Stuck valves - Valves need to be cleaned |
| Not enough engine oil - Add oil to the engine crankcase |
| Engine is running overloaded - Load reducing required |
| Cooling fins are clogged - Wash or clean as required |
| Too lean carburetor mixture - Set the carburetor properly |
| Bad ignition timing - Ignition timing needs to be set properly |
| Valve setting is improper - Adjust valves as required |
| Engine knocking sound or abnormal noise |
| Stale gasoline - Use correct gasoline |
| Engine is under excessive load - Load reducing required |
| Engine oil level is low - Need to add engine oil |
| Low idle speed set incorrectly - Adjust as required |
| Fuel pump is clogged or faulty - Test fuel pump and replace if necessary |
| Crankshaft or main bearings failure - Install new parts as as required |
| Valve clearance is incorrect - Adjust valve clearance according to specifications |
| Piston rings or cylinder bore are worn - Replace defective parts |
| Dirty or incorrectly adjusted carburetor - Clean or properly adjust carburetor |
| Clogged air filter - Clean or change air filter |
| Fuel pump is clogged or faulty - Service or replace fuel pump |
| Ignition system failure - Test ignition and replace failed parts |
| Defective cylinder head gasket - Change cylinder head gasket |
| Stuck or burned valves - Clean or replace valves |
| Push rod is worn or damaged - Change push rod |
| Cylinder block components are faulty - Defective components need to be replaced |
| Excessive fuel consumption |
| Choke doesn't open well - Adjust or replace choke cable |
| Carburetor main jet is improperly adjusted - Adjust it properly |
| Loose or faulty spark plug - Change or re-tighten spark plug |
| Valves are worn, burned or stuck - Change or service valves |
| Piston, sleeve, or rings are damaged - Replace defective components |
| Valve clearance is improper - Adjustment procedure required |
| Engine using too much oil |
| Seals or gaskets are defective - Replace to repair leaks |
| Worn valve guides and valve stems - Install new valves |
| Piston rings are defective or worn - Change piston rings |
| Worn cylinder liner or piston - Inspect piston and liner, fit new components as necessary |
| Blocked breather pipe or hose - Service or change |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| HST transmission noise |
| Speed control linkage is worn or unadjusted - Adjust or install new linkage |
| Transmission is under excessive load - Reduce the load is required |
| Transmission oil is contaminated or oil level is insufficient - Add oil to the correct level or fill the transmission with fresh oil |
| Transmission components are damaged or worn - After disassembly and inspection, replace defective components |
| Damaged or loose shift linkage - Change or repair linkage |
| Hydrostatic pump is defective or blocked - Change or repair pump |
| Damaged or unadjusted transmission shift control components - Replace or adjust as required |
| Low fluid level - Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary |
| Drive sheave is worn or faulty - Replace sheave |
| Shift linkage is unadjusted or damaged - Change or adjust linkage |
| Speed control linkage is defective or unadjusted - Adjust or repair linkage |
| Broken transmission gaskets or seals - Install new gaskets or seals |
| Final drive shaft leaks - Shaft seals need to be changed |
| Cracked transmission housing - Housing needs to be replaced |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Excessive mower vibration |
| Clogged or damaged mower drive sheave - Replace or service sheave |
| Drive belt is defective or loose - Belt needs to be adjusted or replaced |
| Mower blades are unbalanced or bent - Balance or change as needed |
| Loose blade mounting bolts - Tighten bolts as required |
| Discharge chute regular clogging |
| High ground speed - Select a lower speed |
| Grass is too high - Use a lower cutting height |
| Low engine speeds - Adjust throttle to full opening |
| Low cutting height - Must be set to high cutting height |
| Improper drive belt installation - Install drive belt as required |
| Mower leaving random uncut of grass |
| Discharge area is clogged - Need to clean the mower deck |
| Blades are not sharp - Need a blade sharpening |
| Worn or damaged blades - Install new blades |
| High ground speed - Select a lower speed |
| Cutting level is too low - Must be set to high cutting height |
| Grass bag is overfilled - Clean grass bag |
| Lawn is bumpy or not smooth - Roll or level the lawn |
| Cutting level is too low - Raise the cutting height |
| Fast mowing speed - Select a lower speed |
| Mower deck is not leveled properly - Deck needs to be adjusted properly |
| Blades are worn or bent - Blades must be changed |
| Tire pressure is too low - Check and inflate the tires |
| Mower deck to cut unevenly |
| Incorrect tire pressure - Inflate tires as required |
| Improper mower deck level - Deck needs to be adjusted properly |
| Blades are not sharp - Blades need to be sharpened |
| Worn or bent blades - Replace the blades |
| Mower deck is clogged - Clean out the mower deck |
| Damaged mower deck housing - Rebuild or change mower deck |
| Bent or loose mower spindle - Change or repair the spindle |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery cannot be charged |
| Wiring connections are corroded or loose - Tighten or service cable connections |
| Battery terminal connectors are faulty - Change terminal connectors |
| Bad cell in battery - Battery replacement required |
| Low battery output - Battery is drained, recharge it |
| Battery won’t hold charge - Service charging system or install new battery |
| Bad battery terminals or disconnected wiring - Connect wires correctly or change terminals |
| Battery is discharged or worn - Need to charge or replace the battery |
| Wire harness is disconnected or incorrectly connected - Check wire harness and connect as required |
| Battery capacity is low - Low battery charging, charge as required |
| Faulty or incorrectly gapped spark plug - Replace or clean and gap |
| Defective solenoid or starter motor - Starter/solenoid should be replaced |
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