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John Deere X360 Troubleshooting
The
John Deere X360 is a 2WD lawn tractor from Select X300 series. This model was
manufactured from 2008 to 2015. The John Deere X360 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 Tuff Torq hydrostatic transmission with
infinite forward and reverse gears. The lawn tractor is equipped with a
power steering, electric PTO clutch, wet disc brakes, 15x6.50-8 front
tires, and 22x11.00-10 rear tires. The operating weight is 570 lbs (258
kg). The John Deere X360 tractor is compatible with the following
attachments: 48" mid-mount 3-blade mower deck with a cutting height of
1.0-4.0 in (25-102 mm), 44" front-mount two-stage snowblower with
hydraulic lift system, and 44" front blade.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine starts up hard or won't start |
| Fuel tank is empty - Add gasoline |
| Incorrect fuel grade - Use correct fuel grade |
| There is air in the fuel system - Bleed the system |
| Defective spark plug wire connection - Inspect the spark plug wire connection, replace or repair |
| Spark plug is damaged - Spark plug need to be replaced |
| Plugged fuel filter - Replace fuel filter |
| Defective safety switch - Replace if required |
| Carburetor settings incorrect - Adjusting as required |
| Poor cylinder compression - Check cylinder block and change worn parts |
| Throttle cable is worn or adjusted improperly - Change cable or adjust correctly |
| Engine runs intermittently |
| Cooling fins are blocked - Need to wash or clean |
| Defective ignition system - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
| Defective or stuck choke cable - Replace or service the cable |
| Air filter element is plugged - Service or replace air filter |
| Dirty or defective fuel pump - Check fuel pump and change if required |
| Engine stops after starting |
| Spark plug is damaged - Replace spark plug |
| Carburetor is dirty or faulty - Repair or clean carburetor |
| Ignition coil is not working - Change ignition coil as required |
| Bad or damaged valve springs - Install new valve springs |
| Stuck valves - Valves need to be cleaned |
| Not enough engine oil - Need to add engine oil |
| Engine overloaded - Reduce engine load |
| Clogged cooling fins - Wash or clean as required |
| Carburetor fuel mixture is too lean - Set the carburetor correctly |
| Incorrect ignition timing - Ignition timing needs to be adjusted correctly |
| Valve setting is wrong - Set the valves correctly |
| Engine knocking sound or abnormal noise |
| Stale gasoline - Use proper gasoline |
| Engine overloaded - Reduce load |
| Insufficient engine oil - Fill up the engine oil |
| Incorrect low idle setting - Correct the settings |
| Fuel pump is clogged or faulty - Clean or install new fuel pump |
| Main bearings or crankshaft are worn out - Repair or replace defective parts |
| Improper valve clearance - Need to adjust valve clearance |
| Piston rings or cylinder bore are worn - Replace faulty parts |
| Engine power is insufficient |
| Clogged or incorrectly adjusted carburetor - Service or correctly adjust carburetor |
| Plugged air filter - Service or replace air filter |
| Dirty or defective fuel pump - Clean or install new fuel pump |
| Defective ignition system - Check ignition and replace faulty components |
| Cylinder head gasket is worn - Install new head gasket |
| Valves are stuck or burned - Service or change valves |
| Damaged or worn push rod - Push rod needs to be changed |
| Damaged cylinder block parts - Replace defective components |
| Choke didn't open fully - Adjust or change choke cable |
| Improper adjustment of carburetor main jet - Adjust main jet as required |
| Spark plug is defective or loose - Tighten or replace spark plug |
| Stuck, burned, or worn valves - Change or clean valves |
| Worn piston, rings, or sleeve - Change defective parts |
| Valve clearance is improper - Adjust to proper valve clearance |
| Worn gaskets or seals - Replace to repair leaks |
| Worn valve stems and valve guides - Valves need to be changed |
| Piston rings are stuck or worn - Have piston rings replaced |
| Scored cylinder liner or piston - Check piston and liner, replace as required |
| Clogged breather pipe or hose - Service or replace |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Hydrostatic transmission is excessively noisy |
| Speed control pedal linkage is damaged or out of adjustment - Change or adjust linkage |
| Transmission overloaded - Reduce loading |
| Low transmission oil level or contaminated oil - Fill to required level or change the transmission oil |
| Damaged or worn components of hydrostatic transmission - After disassembling and inspection, change defective components |
| Shift linkage is stuck or damaged - Clean or change linkage |
| Blocked or faulty hydrostatic pump - Repair or change pump |
| Damaged or unadjusted transmission shift control components - Replace or adjust as required |
| Insufficient transmission oil - Check transmission oil level and add oil as required |
| Worn or defective drive pulley - Change pulley |
| Broken or not adjusted shift linkage - Change or adjust linkage |
| Speed control linkage is defective or unadjusted - Change or adjust linkage |
| Transmission gaskets or seals are worn - Replace gaskets or seals |
| Final drive shaft is leaking - Install new shaft seals |
| Transmission case is cracked - Replace defective case or transmission assembly |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Excessive mower vibration |
| Mower deck drive pulley is worn or dirty - Clean or replace pulley |
| Drive belt is damaged or loose - Change belt or adjust belt tension |
| Unbalanced or warped cutting blades - Change or balance blades |
| Loose blade mounting bolts - Bolts need to be tightened |
| Discharge chute keeps clogging |
| Fast ground speed - Select a slower speed |
| Tall grass - Must be set to low cutting height |
| Reduced engine rpm - Adjust carburetor to higher rpm |
| Cutting height is too low - Use correct cutting height |
| Mower drive belt installation is improper - Drive belt must be installed correctly |
| Mower leaving random uncut of grass |
| Deck clogged with grass clippings - Inspect and clean cutting deck |
| Not sharp blades - Need a blade sharpening |
| Worn or defective blades - Blades need to be replaced |
| High ground speed - Need to slow down |
| Low cutting height - Must be set to high cutting height |
| Full grass bag - Clean grass bag |
| Lawn is uneven or bumpy - Lawn needs to be leveled |
| Cutting height is too low - Use a higher cutting height |
| Fast mowing speed - Use a slower speed |
| Incorrect level of mower deck - Level the deck correctly |
| Damaged or bent blades - Replace the blades |
| Tires are not correctly inflated - Inflate tires correctly |
| Mower deck to cut unevenly |
| Tires are not correctly inflated - Inflate tires correctly |
| Deck is not leveled correctly - Adjust the level of mower deck correctly |
| Blades are not sharp - Sharpen the blades |
| Worn or bent blades - Blades need to be replaced |
| Deck clogged with grass clippings - Clean mower deck as required |
| Damaged mower deck housing - Rebuild or replace mower deck |
| Loose or defective mower spindle - Install new spindle or repair it |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery is not charging |
| Corroded or loose cable connections - Service or tighten connections |
| Defective battery terminal connectors - Terminal connectors should be replaced |
| Bad cell in battery - Replace the battery |
| Starter motor cranks slow |
| Low battery power - Charge the battery |
| Battery is not holding charge - Service battery or change it |
| Disconnected wiring or bad battery terminals - Connect wires properly or change terminals |
| Battery is low or faulty - Charge or replace the battery |
| Wire harness is disconnected or incorrectly connected - Check wire harness and connect as required |
| Low battery capacity - Recharge the battery |
| Spark plug dirty or improperly gapped - Clean and gap or replace |
| Faulty solenoid or starter motor - Starter/solenoid needs to be replaced |
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