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John Deere X320 Troubleshooting
The
John Deere X320 lawn tractor from Select X300 Series was manufactured between
2006 and 2015. The John Deere X320 tractor can be powered by the following
engines: Kawasaki FH661V 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine
with a rated power of 22 Hp (16.4 kW) or Kawasaki FS651V 4-cycle V-twin cylinder
OHV air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 22 Hp (16.4 kW).
This model is fitted with a belt-driven hydro transmission with infinite
forward and reverse gears. The John Deere X320 is equipped with a manual
steering, electric PTO clutch, wet disc brakes, 15x6.50-8 front tires,
and 22x11.00-10 rear tires. The operating weight is 548 lbs (248 kg).
The tractor is compatible with а 48" mid-mount 3-blade mower deck with a
mechanical lift system, 44" front-mount 2-stage snow blower, and 44"
front blade.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine starts hard or won't start |
| No gasoline in tank - Fill it up |
| Wrong grade of gasoline - Use correct fuel grade |
| There is air in the fuel system - Bleed the system |
| Damaged spark plug wiring connection - Check spark plug wiring connection, repair or change |
| Spark plug is defective - Install new spark plug |
| Plugged fuel filter - Fuel filter needs to be replaced |
| Safety contact for brake pedal defective - Install new part |
| Carburetor malfunction - Check and repair as required |
| Poor compression - Inspect and replace wear parts |
| Damaged or not adjusted choke cable - Change cable or adjust properly |
| Cooling fins are plugged - Wash or clean as required |
| Ignition system failure - Check ignition system and replace faulty parts |
| Faulty or stuck throttle cable - Service or replace the cable |
| Plugged air filter - Replace or clean air filter |
| Fuel pump is clogged or faulty - Check fuel pump and replace if necessary |
| Engine starts and then stalls |
| Spark plug is faulty - Change spark plug as required |
| Dirty or faulty carburetor - Clean or replace carburetor |
| Ignition coil is not working - Replace ignition coil as necessary |
| Broken or loose valve springs - New valve springs need to be installed |
| Valves are stuck - Service the valves |
| Low engine oil level - Fill up the engine oil |
| Engine overloaded - Reduce engine load |
| Cooling fins are blocked - Clean and wash as required |
| Too lean carburetor mixture - Adjust carburetor properly |
| Ignition timing is incorrect - Adjust ignition timing correctly |
| Incorrect valve setting - Valves needs to be adjusted properly |
| Stale or low octane fuel - Use correct fuel |
| Engine is overloaded - Load reducing is recommended |
| Low engine oil level - Add oil to the engine crankcase |
| Improperly adjusted low idle speed - Adjust the low idle speed |
| Dirty or faulty fuel pump - Service or replace fuel pump |
| Worn crankshaft or main bearings - Replace crankshaft or bearings |
| Valve clearance is not correct - Adjustment procedure required |
| Damaged cylinder bore or piston rings - Change faulty components |
| Carburetor is dirty or incorrectly adjusted - Adjust the carburetor properly or clean it |
| Air filter is blocked - Change or clean air filter |
| Fuel pump is clogged or faulty - Service or change fuel pump |
| Ignition system malfunction - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
| Defective cylinder head gasket - Cylinder-head gasket replacement required |
| Burned or stuck valves - Service or replace valves |
| Bent or worn push rod - Push rod needs to be changed |
| Cylinder block parts are worn out - Replace defective parts |
| Excessive fuel consumption |
| Insufficient throttle opening - Adjust or replace throttle cable |
| Carburetor main jet adjustment is incorrect - Adjust the carburetor main jet properly |
| Faulty or loose spark plug - Change or re-tighten spark plug |
| Burned, worn, or stuck valves - Change or service valves |
| Worn piston, rings, or sleeve - Replace defective parts |
| Incorrect valve clearance - Adjust valve clearance |
| Engine oil consumption is too high |
| Gaskets or seals can be faulty - New components need to be installed |
| Valve stems or guides are damaged - Replace defective valves |
| Seized or wear piston rings - Replace piston rings |
| Cylinder liner or piston is damaged - Inspect piston and liner, replace as required |
| Breather hose or pipe is plugged - Service or change |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Hydrostatic transmission is making noise |
| Speed control pedal linkage is bent or not adjusted - Repair or adjust linkage |
| Excessive transmission load - Reduce transmission load |
| Contaminated transmission fluid or low fluid level - Top up to proper level or change transmission fluid |
| Transmission parts are worm or defective - After disassembly and inspection, replace defective components |
| Shift linkage is stuck or damaged - Clean or change linkage |
| Hydrostatic pump is seized or faulty - Repair or change pump |
| Damaged or unadjusted transmission shift control components - Adjust properly or change |
| Transmission fluid insufficient - Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary |
| Worn or faulty drive pulley - Replace pulley |
| Faulty or unadjusted shifting linkage - Adjust correctly or replace linkage |
| Speed control linkage is worn or unadjusted - Adjust or replace linkage |
| Damaged transmission seals or gaskets - Replace gaskets or seals |
| Final drive shaft leaks - Replace shaft seals |
| Transmission case is cracked - Replace case or transmission assembly |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibrates too much |
| Clogged or damaged mower drive sheave - Replace or clean sheave |
| Loose or defective drive belt - Change belt or adjust belt tension |
| Bent or unbalanced cutting blades - Balance or change as needed |
| Loose blade mounting bolts - Bolts need to be tightened |
| Constant clogging of discharge chute |
| High mowing speed - Select a slower speed |
| Grass is too long - Use a lower cutting height |
| Engine is running at too low speed - Open throttle fully |
| Cutting level is too low - Use a higher cutting height |
| Mower deck drive belt installed incorrectly - Check drive belt for correct installation |
| Discharge chute is plugged - Clean out the mower deck |
| Not sharp blades - Need a blade sharpening |
| Worn or damaged blades - Change the blades |
| Mowing speed is too high - Use a lower speed |
| Cutting height is too low - Need to set high cutting height |
| Filled bagger - Remove grass from bagger |
| Lawn is uneven or bumpy - Roll or level the lawn |
| Mower deck set to low cutting - Adjust mower to higher cutting height |
| High ground speed - Select a slower speed |
| Incorrect level of mower deck - Adjust mower deck level properly |
| Worn or bent blades - Change the blades |
| Tires are not properly inflated - Correct tire pressure |
| Low tire inflation - Need to inflate tires |
| Deck level is not correct - Adjust the level of mower deck correctly |
| Blades are too dull - Sharpen the blades |
| Bent or worn blades - Change the blades |
| Deck clogged with grass clippings - Mower deck needs to be cleaned |
| Damaged mower deck housing - Replace or repair the deck |
| Loose or defective mower spindle - Spindle needs to be repaired or replaced |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery does not charge |
| Corroded or loose wire connections - Service or tighten connections |
| Defective battery terminal clamps - Install new terminal clamps |
| Battery dead cell - Use a new battery |
| Battery capacity is low - Recharge the battery |
| Battery won’t hold charge - Service or replace the battery |
| Bad terminals or disconnected battery cables - Check cables and service or change terminals |
| Battery is low or faulty - Charge or replace the battery |
| Wiring is incorrectly connected or disconnected - Inspect wiring and connect correctly |
| Battery power is low - Battery is drained, charge it |
| Incorrectly gapped or worn spark plug - Replace or clean and gap |
| Starter motor or solenoid is damaged - Starter/solenoid needs to be replaced |
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