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John Deere X310 Troubleshooting
The
John Deere X310 lawn tractor from Select X300 Series was manufactured between
2012 and 2015. The John Deere X310 tractor is powered by Kawasaki FS600V 4-cycle
V-twin cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine. A 36.8 cubic
inches (603 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 2.87" (73 mm), piston stroke of
2.84" (72 mm), and rated power of 18.5 Hp (13.8 kW). This model is fitted with a
belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
The John Deere X310 is equipped with a power steering system, electric
PTO clutch, wet disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tyres, and 20x10.00-8 rear
tyres. The operating weight is 512 lbs (232 kg). Compatible attachments
for the tractor: 42" mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with a cutting height
of 1.0-4.0 in (25-102 mm), 44" front-mount snowblower with a hydraulic
lift system, and 44" front blade.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine will not start or hard to start |
| Empty gas tank - Fill gasoline up |
| Incorrect fuel grade - Use quality fuel |
| Air in the fuel lines - Bleed the fuel lines |
| Disconnected or loose spark plug wire - Check spark plug wiring connection, repair or change |
| Damaged spark plug - Spark plug need to be replaced |
| Fuel filter is clogged - Replace fuel filter |
| Brake pedal not pushed down - Push the brake pedal down |
| Problems with carburetor adjustment - Adjust as required |
| Low compression - Check and replace worn parts |
| Improperly adjusted or worn throttle cable - Adjust correctly or replace the cable |
| Air intake screen is plugged - Wash or clean as required |
| Ignition system is defective - Inspect ignition system and change faulty parts |
| Defective or stuck choke cable - Replace or service the cable |
| Clogged air filter - Clean or change air filter |
| Dirty or damaged fuel pump - Clean or change fuel pump |
| Engine starts but stalls immediately |
| Damaged spark plug - Change spark plug |
| Dirty or defective carburetor - Service or change carburetor |
| Faulty ignition coil - Ignition coil should be replaced |
| Bad or broken valve springs - Replace valve springs |
| Valves sticking - Valves need to be cleaned |
| Insufficient engine oil - Add oil to the engine crankcase |
| Engine is under excessive load - Load reducing required |
| Plugged cooling fins - Need to clean or wash |
| Carburetor mixture is too lean - Use proper settings |
| Bad ignition timing - Ignition timing needs to be adjusted correctly |
| Valve setting is improper - Valves needs to be set correctly |
| Low octane fuel - Use correct gasoline |
| Excessive engine load - Reduce the load |
| Insufficient engine oil - Fill the crankcase with engine oil |
| Wrong adjustment of low idle speed - Correct idle adjustment |
| Fuel pump is damaged or dirty - Check fuel pump and replace if necessary |
| Main bearings or crankshaft are worn out - Change or repair worn components |
| Incorrect valve clearance - Adjust to proper valve clearance |
| Worn cylinder bore or piston rings - Replace faulty parts |
| Dirty or improperly adjusted carburetor - Carburetor needs to be adjusted correctly or cleaned |
| Air filter is dirty - Clean or change air filter |
| Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Service or replace fuel pump |
| Defective ignition - Check ignition system and replace faulty parts |
| Damaged cylinder-head gasket - Replace the gasket as required |
| Valves are burned or stuck - Clean or change valves |
| Push rod is worn or damaged - Install a new push rod |
| Cylinder block components are worn - Replace defective components as required |
| Throttle opening is not full - Adjust or change throttle cable |
| Improper carburetor main jet adjustment - Adjust it properly |
| Spark plug is defective or loose - Spark plug need to be tightened or replaced |
| Valves are stuck, worn, or burned - Replace or clean valves |
| Worn sleeve, piston, or rings - Replace defective components as required |
| Excessive valve clearance - Adjust to proper valve clearance |
| Damaged seals or gaskets - Change worn parts according to specifications |
| Worn valve stems and valve guides - Valves need to be changed |
| Stuck or defective piston rings - Install new piston rings |
| Worn cylinder liner or piston - Check liner and piston, replace as required |
| Blocked breather hose or pipe - Change or service |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Hydrostatic transmission noises |
| Speed control linkage is defective or unadjusted - Adjust or repair linkage |
| Transmission is under excessive load - Load needs to be reduced |
| Low transmission oil level or contaminated oil - Add oil to the correct level or fill the transmission with fresh oil |
| Transmission components are damaged or worn - Check internal transmission parts for damage or wear and replace if required |
| Corroded or worn shift linkage - Lubricate or change linkage |
| Stuck or defective hydrostatic pump - Change or repair pump |
| Faulty or misadjusted transmission shift control parts - Replace or adjust as required |
| Transmission oil level is low - Add oil to the transmission housing |
| Faulty or worn drive sheave - Change sheave |
| Damaged or misadjusted shifter linkage - Change or adjust linkage |
| Defective or not adjusted speed control pedal linkage - Replace or adjust linkage |
| Transmission gaskets or seals are damaged - Seals and gaskets need to be replaced |
| Final drive shaft leaks - Replace shaft seals |
| Cracked transmission case - Replace defective case or transmission assembly |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibrates too much |
| Drive pulley of mower deck is damaged or dirty - Clean or replace pulley |
| Loose or worn drive belt - Adjust belt tension or change the belt |
| Unbalanced or warped mower blades - Change or balance blades |
| Blade mounting bolts are loose - Tighten it fast |
| Discharge chute is constantly plugged |
| Ground speed is too fast - Need to slow down |
| Long grass - Use a lower cutting height |
| Low engine speeds - Adjust carburetor to higher rpm |
| Mower cuts too low - Must be set to high cutting height |
| Drive belt installation is not correct - Install drive belt as required |
| Discharge area is clogged - Check cutting deck and clean as necessary |
| Excessive blade dullness - Need to sharpen the blades |
| Blades are defective or worn - Replace the blades |
| Fast mowing speed - Use a slower speed |
| Mower cuts too low - Use a higher cutting height |
| Full grass bag - Clean grass bag |
| Lawn is not level or bumpy - Level the lawn |
| Cutting level is too low - Raise the cutting height |
| High mowing speed - Operate at slower speed |
| Improperly leveled mower deck - Deck should be adjusted correctly |
| Bent or worn blades - Replace the blades |
| Low tire pressure - Check and inflate the tires |
| Tires are not properly inflated - Inflate tires as required |
| Incorrectly leveled mower deck - Level the deck correctly |
| Blades are excessively dull - Blades need to be sharpened |
| Blades are worn or damaged - Install new blades |
| Deck is plugged with grass - Check cutting deck and clean as necessary |
| Damaged mower deck shell - Repair or change the deck |
| Loose or faulty mower spindle - Change or repair the spindle |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery won’t charge |
| Electrical cable connections are loose or corroded - Service or tighten cable connections |
| Faulty electrical terminal connectors - Change terminal connectors |
| Bad cell in battery - Replace the battery |
| Starter motor cranks slow |
| Low battery output - Battery needs to be recharged |
| Battery does not hold charge - Service charging system or install new battery |
| Bad battery terminals or disconnected wiring - Check cables and clean or change terminals |
| Battery is discharged or defective - Recharge or change battery |
| Battery cables are disconnected or incorrectly connected - Check cables and connect as needed |
| Battery voltage is low - Battery needs to be recharged |
| Improperly gapped or dirty spark plug - Clean, gap or replace spark plug |
| Solenoid or starter motor failure - Change solenoid or repair starter |
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