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John Deere X167R Troubleshooting
The
John Deere X167R lawn tractor from X100 Series was manufactured between 2021 and
2025. The John Deere X167R tractor is powered by Briggs and Stratton 40N877
Intek 4-cycle single 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 16.9 Hp (12.6 kW).
This model is fitted with a hydrostatic transmission with infinite
forward and reverse gears. The John Deere X167R 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 542 lbs
(245 kg). Compatible attachments for the tractor: 42" mid-mount 2-blade
rear-discharge mower deck with cutting height of 1.0-4.0" (25-102 mm),
44" front-mount 1-stage snow blower, and 46" front blade.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine won't start or hard to start |
| No fuel in fuel tank - Add fuel |
| Incorrect fuel grade - Use quality fuel |
| Air trapped in fuel system - Bleed air |
| Spark plug wire is disconnected or loose - Inspect spark plug wiring connection, change or repair |
| Defective spark plug - Install new spark plug |
| Fuel filter is plugged - Install new filter |
| Brake pedal not depressed - Press the brake pedal |
| Carburetor settings incorrect - Adjusting as required |
| Poor cylinder compression - Check cylinder block and change worn parts |
| Choke cable is damaged or not adjusted properly - Replace cable or adjust correctly |
| Engine runs intermittently |
| Air intake screen is plugged - Need to clean or wash |
| Ignition failure - Check ignition and replace faulty components |
| Throttle cable is stuck or faulty - Clean or change the cable |
| Plugged air filter - Change or service air filter |
| Dirty or damaged fuel pump - Check fuel pump and replace if necessary |
| Engine starts but immediately shuts off |
| Faulty spark plug - Change spark plug as required |
| Carburetor is faulty or dirty - Repair or clean carburetor |
| Defective ignition coil - Install a new ignition coil |
| Worn or loose valve springs - New valve springs need to be installed |
| Valves are stuck - Clean the valves |
| Lack of engine oil - Check and refill engine oil |
| Engine overload - Reduce load |
| Air intake screen is plugged - Need to wash or clean |
| Carburetor is running lean - Set the carburetor properly |
| Wrong ignition timing - Set the ignition timing correctly |
| Incorrect valve setting - Valves needs to be adjusted properly |
| Stale or low octane fuel - Use proper gasoline |
| Engine overloaded - Reduce engine load |
| Engine oil level is insufficient - Fill up the oil to required level |
| Low idle speed set incorrectly - Test and adjust |
| Dirty or damaged fuel pump - Clean or install new fuel pump |
| Worn crankshaft or main bearings - Need to install new components |
| Valve clearance is improper - Need to adjust valve clearance |
| Piston rings or cylinder bore are damaged - Change faulty components |
| Clogged or incorrectly adjusted carburetor - Adjust the carburetor properly or clean it |
| Air filter is blocked - Service or change air filter |
| Fuel pump is dirty or defective - Service or replace fuel pump |
| Ignition system failure - Test ignition and replace failed parts |
| Worn cylinder head gasket - Cylinder-head gasket replacement required |
| Valves are stuck or burned - Replace or service valves |
| Worn or defective push rod - Replace push rod |
| Cylinder block components are worn - Replace defective components as required |
| Choke doesn't open well - Adjust or replace choke cable |
| Incorrect adjustment of carburetor main jet - Adjust it correctly |
| Spark plug is loose or defective - Tighten or change the spark plug |
| Worn, stuck, or burned valves - Service or change valves |
| Worn sleeve, rings, or piston - Replace defective components as required |
| Valve clearance is incorrect - Check and adjust |
| Engine oil consumption is too high |
| Gaskets or seals can be faulty - Install new components |
| Damaged valve stems or valve guides - Replace the valves |
| Piston rings are defective or worn - Piston rings need to be replaced |
| Damaged piston or cylinder liner - Check liner and piston, replace as required |
| Breather hose or pipe is clogged - Change or clean |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| HST transmission makes excessive noise |
| Speed control linkage is worn or unadjusted - Adjust or replace linkage |
| Transmission overloaded - Load needs to be reduced |
| Transmission fluid is dirty or fluid level is too low - Top up to proper level or change transmission fluid |
| Transmission parts are worm or defective - Check hydrostatic transmission components for defect or damage and change if necessary |
| Corroded or worn shift linkage - Lubricate or change linkage |
| Hydrostatic pump is defective or blocked - Repair or change pump |
| Faulty or misadjusted transmission shift control parts - Replace or adjust as required |
| Transmission fluid insufficient - Fill the transmission housing to proper fluid level |
| Drive pulley is defective or worn - Install a new pulley |
| Shift linkage is unadjusted or damaged - Adjust correctly or change linkage |
| Speed control linkage is worn or unadjusted - Adjust or replace linkage |
| Transmission seals or gaskets are broken - Change gaskets or seals |
| Final drive shaft leakage - Install new shaft seals |
| Transmission housing is cracked - Install a new transmission housing |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibrates excessively |
| Damaged or clogged mower drive pulley - Change or clean pulley |
| Damaged or loose drive belt - Replace belt or adjust belt tension |
| Mower blades are not balanced or warped - Balance blades or replace it |
| Loose blade bolts tightening - Tighten it fast |
| Discharge chute regular clogging |
| Fast mowing speed - Select a slower speed |
| Long grass - Use a lower cutting height |
| Reduced engine speeds - Adjust choke to full opening |
| Mower deck set to low cutting - Must be set to high cutting height |
| Mower deck drive belt installed incorrectly - Install drive belt as required |
| Discharge chute is plugged - Need to clean the mower deck |
| Not sharp blades - Need a blade sharpening |
| Blades are worn or damaged - Replace the blades |
| High ground speed - Need to slow down |
| Low cutting height - Need to set high cutting height |
| Bagger is full - Remove grass from bagger |
| Blades are scalping the grass |
| Bumpy or unleveled lawn - Lawn needs to be leveled |
| Mower deck cutting height is set too low - Adjust mower to higher cutting height |
| High ground speed - Select a lower speed |
| Improperly leveled mower deck - Level the deck correctly |
| Worn or bent blades - Replace the blades |
| Low tire pressure - Check and inflate the tires |
| Mower deck to cut unevenly |
| Low tire inflation - Correct tire pressure |
| Improper mower deck level - Adjust the level of mower deck correctly |
| Blades are too dull - Need to sharpen the blades |
| Blades are worn or damaged - Blades need to be replaced |
| Mower deck is clogged - Need to clean the mower deck |
| Damaged mower deck shell - Rebuild or replace mower deck |
| Bent or loose mower spindle - Replace or repair the spindle |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery will not charge |
| Corroded or loose cable connections - Service or tighten connections |
| Battery terminal connectors are defective - Replace terminal connectors |
| Battery is worn - Battery replacement required |
| Low battery capacity - Recharge the battery |
| Battery is draining quickly - Service charging system or install new battery |
| Corroded battery terminals or disconnected wires - Check cable connections and change or clean terminals |
| Battery is low or faulty - Recharge or replace battery |
| Battery cables are disconnected or improperly connected - Inspect cables and connect properly |
| Low battery output - Battery is drained, recharge it |
| Incorrectly gapped or worn spark plug - Replace or clean and gap |
| Solenoid or starter motor is faulty - Repair starter or change solenoid |
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