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John Deere X300 Troubleshooting
The
John Deere X300 is a 2-wheel drive lawn tractor from Select X300 series. This
model was manufactured from 2006 to 2015. The John Deere X300 tractor can be
powered by the following engines: Kawasaki FH491V 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV
air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 17 Hp (12.7 kW) or Kawasaki
FS600V 4-cycle V-Twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power
of 18.5 Hp (13.8 kW).
This model is fitted with Tuff Torq hydro transmission
with infinite forward and reverse gears. The John Deere X300 is equipped with a
manual steering, electric PTO clutch, wet disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires,
and 20x10.00-8 rear tires. The operating weight is 483 lbs (219 kg). The tractor
is compatible with the following attachments: 38", 42" or 48" mid-mount mower
deck with a mechanical lift system, 44" front-mount 2-stage snow blower, and 44"
front blade.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine will not start or difficult to start |
| Fuel tank is empty - Fill gasoline up |
| Wrong fuel grade - Change gasoline |
| Air in the fuel lines - Bleed the fuel lines |
| Spark plug wiring connection is defective - Check the spark plug wire connection, repair or replace |
| Damaged spark plug - Replace spark plug |
| Fuel filter is dirty - Fuel filter needs changing |
| Faulty safety switch - Change damaged switch |
| Carburetor is dirty - Wash, clean and adjust |
| Low compression - Check and replace worn parts |
| Choke cable is unadjusted or damaged - Adjust correctly or replace the cable |
| Cooling fins are blocked - Wash or clean as required |
| Ignition system is defective - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
| Stuck or faulty throttle cable - Replace or service the cable |
| Clogged air filter - Clean or change air filter |
| Fuel pump is defective or dirty - Clean or install new fuel pump |
| Engine stops after starting |
| Spark plug is faulty - Change spark plug as required |
| Carburetor is clogged or faulty - Replace or service carburetor |
| Faulty ignition coil - Replace ignition coil as necessary |
| Worn or loose valve springs - Change valve springs |
| Valves sticking - Valves must be cleaned |
| Engine oil level is low - Need to add engine oil |
| Engine is running overloaded - Load reducing required |
| Clogged cooling fins - Need to clean or wash |
| Carburetor fuel mixture is too lean - Make the correct settings |
| Improper ignition timing - Set the ignition timing properly |
| Valve setting is improper - Set the valves correctly |
| Abnormal engine knocking or noise |
| Low octane gasoline - Use correct gasoline |
| Engine is under excessive load - Reduce the load |
| Engine oil level is insufficient - Fill the crankcase with engine oil |
| Incorrectly set low idle speed - Adjust idling as required |
| Fuel pump is defective or dirty - Test fuel pump and replace if necessary |
| Main bearings or crankshaft are worn out - Change defective components as required |
| Incorrect valve clearance - Check and adjust |
| Piston rings or cylinder bore are damaged - Replace defective components |
| Engine power is insufficient |
| Improperly adjusted or dirty carburetor - Clean or properly adjust carburetor |
| Air filter is dirty - Clean or replace air filter |
| Dirty or faulty fuel pump - Inspect fuel pump and change as required |
| Ignition failure - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
| Blown cylinder head gasket - Install new cylinder head gasket |
| Burned or stuck valves - Replace or clean valves |
| Push rod is bent or worn - Push rod should be replaced |
| Faulty cylinder block components - Change defective components |
| Engine using too much gasoline |
| Throttle does not open well - Inspect throttle cable and adjust it |
| Carburetor main jet is incorrectly adjusted - Adjust the carburetor main jet properly |
| Spark plug is loose or faulty - Re-tighten or replace spark plug |
| Burned, worn, or stuck valves - Replace or clean valves |
| Piston, sleeve, or rings are damaged - Replace defective components as required |
| Valve clearance is not correct - Adjustment procedure required |
| Engine consuming too much oil |
| Damaged seals or gaskets - Replace defective parts |
| Worn valve guides and valve stems - Valves need to be changed |
| Stuck or defective piston rings - Piston rings replacement required |
| Scored piston or cylinder liner - Check piston and liner, install new parts as required |
| Plugged breather pipe or hose - Clean or change |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Hydrostatic transmission is making noise |
| Defective or not adjusted speed control pedal linkage - Replace or adjust linkage |
| Transmission overload - Reduce transmission load |
| Transmission oil is contaminated or oil level is insufficient - Add oil to the correct level or fill the transmission with fresh oil |
| Damaged or worn components of hydrostatic transmission - After disassembly and inspection, replace defective components |
| Shift linkage is stuck or damaged - Clean or change linkage |
| Hydrostatic pump is blocked or defective - Replace or repair pump |
| Transmission shift control parts are damaged or misadjusted - Replace or adjust as required |
| Low oil level - Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level |
| Damaged or worn drive pulley - Change pulley |
| Shifter linkage is faulty or not adjusted - Change or adjust linkage |
| Worn or unadjusted speed control linkage - Adjust or replace linkage |
| Damaged transmission seals or gaskets - Install new gaskets or seals |
| Final drive shaft is leaking - Install new shaft seals |
| Cracked transmission case - Install a new transmission case |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibrates excessively |
| Worn or dirty mower drive pulley - Clean or change pulley |
| Damaged or loose drive belt - Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
| Warped or not balanced mower blades - Balance or replace blades |
| Loose blade bolts tightening - Bolts need to be tightened |
| Discharge chute keeps clogging |
| Fast ground speed - Use a slower speed |
| Grass is too long - Use a lower cutting height |
| Engine runs at low revs - Throttle is not fully open |
| Cutting level is too low - Need to set high cutting height |
| Improper drive belt installation - Install drive belt as required |
| Grass patches are not cut |
| Deck is plugged with grass - Inspect and clean cutting deck |
| Blades are excessively dull - Sharpen the blades |
| Worn or damaged blades - Install new blades |
| Fast mowing speed - Need to slow down |
| Mower deck set to low cutting - Need to set high cutting height |
| Grass bag is overfilled - Remove grass from bag |
| Lawn is bumpy or not smooth - Roll or level the lawn |
| Mower cuts too low - Raise the cutting height |
| Fast mowing speed - Use a slower speed |
| Incorrect level of mower deck - Level the deck correctly |
| Blades are bent or worn - Blades must be changed |
| Low tire inflation - Inflate tires correctly |
| Low tire inflation - Inflate tires correctly |
| Deck is not leveled correctly - Level the deck properly |
| Blades are not sharp - Sharpen the blades |
| Bent or worn blades - Install new blades |
| Discharge area is clogged - Clean mower deck as required |
| Deck shell is broken - Replace or rebuild mower deck |
| Mower spindle is faulty or loose - Repair or replace the spindle |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery does not charge |
| Corroded or loose wire connections - Service or tighten connections |
| Battery terminal connectors are faulty - Replace terminal connectors |
| Battery failing - Change the battery |
| Starter motor cranks slow |
| Low battery capacity - Battery is drained, charge it |
| Battery is not holding charge - Service battery or replace it |
| Bad terminals or disconnected battery cables - Check cable connections and change or clean terminals |
| Battery is discharged or defective - Need to charge or replace the battery |
| Battery wiring is disconnected or improperly connected - Inspect wiring and connect as required |
| Low battery power - Charge the battery |
| Spark plug faulty or incorrectly gapped - Replace or clean and gap |
| Solenoid or starter motor failure - Change solenoid or repair starter |
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