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John Deere X305R Troubleshooting
The
John Deere X305R is a 2WD lawn tractor from Select X300 series. This model was
manufactured from 2012 to 2015. The driveline consists of 36.8 cu.in (603 cc)
Kawasaki FS600V 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline
engine with a rated power of 18.5 Hp (13.8 kW), and Tuff Torq hydrostatic
transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
The John Deere X305R is equipped with a manual steering system, electric
PTO clutch, wet disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x10.00-8 rear
tires. The operating weight is 693 lbs (314 kg). The John Deere X305R
tractor is compatible with the following attachments: 42" mid-mount
2-blade rear-discharge mower deck with a cutting height of 1.0-4.0 in
(25-102 mm), and 44" front-mount snowblower with a mechanical lift
system.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine hard to start or doesn't start |
| Empty gas tank - Add gasoline |
| Wrong fuel grade - Change gasoline |
| Air in the fuel system - Air bleeding |
| Faulty spark plug wire connection - Check the spark plug wire connection, repair or replace |
| Faulty spark plug - Change spark plug |
| Dirty fuel filter - Fuel filter needs changing |
| Defective safety switch - Replace if required |
| Carburetor is dirty - Wash, clean and adjust |
| Poor engine compression - Check cylinder block and replace damaged components |
| Not adjusted or damaged throttle cable - Adjust properly or change the cable |
| Clogged cooling fins - Need to wash or clean |
| Defective ignition - Check ignition and replace faulty components |
| Defective or stuck choke cable - Replace or service the cable |
| Air filter is dirty - Service or change air filter |
| Clogged or defective fuel pump - Check fuel pump and replace if necessary |
| Engine stalls after starting |
| Damaged spark plug - Install new spark plug |
| Faulty or dirty carburetor - Replace or service carburetor |
| Defective ignition coil - Ignition coil should be replaced |
| Valve springs are weak or broken - Change valve springs |
| Stuck valves - Clean the valves |
| Not enough engine oil - Need to add engine oil |
| Engine overloaded - Load reducing is recommended |
| Clogged cooling fins - Need to wash or clean |
| Carburetor mixture is too lean - Set the carburetor properly |
| Ignition timing is incorrect - Adjust ignition timing correctly |
| Incorrect valve setting - Adjust valves correctly |
| Abnormal engine noise or knocking |
| Low octane gasoline - Use proper fuel |
| Excessive engine load - Reduce engine load |
| Lack of engine oil - Fill up the oil to required level |
| Improperly adjusted low idle speed - Correct idle settings |
| Dirty or faulty fuel pump - Clean or replace fuel pump |
| Main bearings or crankshaft failure - Replace crankshaft or bearings |
| Incorrect valve clearance - Adjust valve clearance |
| Damaged cylinder bore or piston rings - Replace faulty components |
| Incorrectly adjusted or dirty carburetor - Clean or correctly adjust carburetor |
| Air filter element is clogged - Service or replace air filter |
| Clogged or defective fuel pump - Clean or replace fuel pump |
| Ignition failure - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
| Cylinder head gasket is worn - Replace the gasket as required |
| Valves are stuck or burned - Clean or replace valves |
| Push rod is worn or damaged - Change push rod |
| Cylinder block components are damaged - Replace defective parts as required |
| Engine using too much gasoline |
| Choke didn't open fully - Adjust or change choke cable |
| Carburetor main jet adjustment is improper - Adjust main jet as required |
| Spark plug is loose or defective - Tighten or replace spark plug |
| Stuck, worn, or burned valves - Change or service valves |
| Piston, sleeve, or rings are damaged - Replace defective components |
| Valve clearance is improper - Check and adjust |
| Excessive oil consumption |
| Gaskets or seals can be faulty - Replace defective parts |
| Valve guides and stems are worn - Replace the valves |
| Stuck or worn piston rings - Have piston rings replaced |
| Cylinder liner or piston is scuffed - Check liner and piston, change as required |
| Clogged breather hose or pipe - Replace or clean |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| HST transmission makes noise |
| Speed control linkage is worn or unadjusted - Change or adjust linkage |
| Transmission is under excessive load - Reduce transmission load |
| Insufficient oil level or contaminated oil - Fill to required level or change the transmission oil |
| Worn or defective parts of the hydrostatic transmission - Change or repair defective parts |
| Shift linkage is damaged or loose - Replace or service the linkage |
| Stuck or defective hydrostatic pump - Change or repair pump |
| Transmission shift control parts are faulty or unadjusted - Change or adjust correctly |
| Transmission oil insufficient - Need to add transmission oil |
| Worn or damaged drive sheave - Change sheave |
| Unadjusted or broken shift linkage - Replace or adjust linkage |
| Bent or unadjusted speed control pedal linkage - Adjust or install new linkage |
| Transmission seals or gaskets are broken - Replace seals or gaskets |
| Leaking final drive shaft - Change shaft seals |
| Transmission housing is cracked - Install a new transmission housing |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Excessive mower vibration |
| Worn or dirty mower drive pulley - Service or replace pulley |
| Worn or loose drive belt - Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
| Unbalanced or warped cutting blades - Replace or balance blades |
| Blade mounting bolts are loose - Bolts need to be tightened |
| Discharge chute is constantly plugged |
| Ground speed is too fast - Select a lower speed |
| Grass is too high - Adjust mower to lower cutting height |
| Low engine speeds - Adjust choke to full opening |
| Low cutting height - Change cutting height adjustment |
| Improper drive belt installation - Install drive belt correctly |
| Mower deck is clogged - Need to clean the mower deck |
| Excessive blade dullness - Need to sharpen the blades |
| Defective or worn blades - Blades need to be replaced |
| Mowing speed is too high - Use a slower speed |
| Low cutting height - Need to set high cutting height |
| Bagger is full - Clean bagger |
| Bumpy or not smooth lawn - Lawn leveling required |
| Mower deck set to low cutting - Use a higher cutting height |
| Mowing speed is too high - Select a lower speed |
| Deck is not leveled correctly - Adjust the level of mower deck correctly |
| Worn or bent blades - Blades need to be replaced |
| Tires are not correctly inflated - Inflate tires as required |
| Tires are not properly inflated - Inflate tires as required |
| Incorrect level of mower deck - Adjust mower deck level properly |
| Blades are too dull - Need a blade sharpening |
| Worn or bent blades - Change the blades |
| Discharge chute is plugged - Clean mower deck as required |
| Deck housing is broken - Rebuild or change mower deck |
| Mower spindle is bent or loose - Replace or repair the spindle |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery won’t charge |
| Electrical cable connections are loose or corroded - Service or tighten cable connections |
| Battery terminal clamps are defective - Change terminal clamps |
| Battery is worn - Battery change required |
| Low battery capacity - Recharge the battery |
| Battery will not hold charge - Service or change the battery |
| Bad terminals or disconnected battery cables - Connect cables correctly or replace terminals |
| Battery is discharged or worn - Charge or replace the battery |
| Wiring is incorrectly connected or disconnected - Inspect wiring and connect correctly |
| Low battery output - Battery needs to be recharged |
| Spark plug gapped improperly or faulty - Clean, gap or replace spark plug |
| Starter motor or solenoid is damaged - Repair starter or replace solenoid |
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