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John Deere X384 Troubleshooting
The
John Deere X384 lawn tractor from Select X300 Series was manufactured between
2016 and 2025. The John Deere X384 tractor can be powered by the following
engines: Kawasaki FS651V 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine
with a rated power of 22 Hp (16.4 kW) or Kawasaki FR691V 4-cycle V-twin cylinder
OHV air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 23 Hp (17.3 kW).
This model is fitted with a belt-driven hydro transmission with infinite
forward and reverse gears. The John Deere X384 is equipped with a manual
four-wheel steering, electric PTO clutch, wet disc brakes, 15x6.00-6
front tires, and 20x10.00-10 rear tires. The operating weight is 557 lbs
(252 kg). The tractor is compatible with а 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 manual lift system, and 44" front blade.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine difficult to start or will not start |
| Empty fuel tank - Fill fuel up |
| Wrong grade of gasoline - Use quality fuel |
| Air or water in fuel system - Remove water or air from fuel system |
| Damaged spark plug wiring connection - Inspect spark plug wiring connection, change or repair |
| Spark plug is defective - Spark plug need to be replaced |
| Dirty fuel filter - Fuel filter needs to be replaced |
| Brake pedal not pushed down - Push the brake pedal down |
| Carburetor is not working properly - Inspect and adjust |
| Low engine compression - Inspect cylinder block and change defective components |
| Improperly adjusted or worn throttle cable - Change cable or adjust properly |
| Air intake screen is plugged - Need to clean or wash |
| Ignition failure - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
| Throttle cable is stuck or defective - Service or replace the cable |
| Clogged air filter - Service or replace air filter |
| Fuel pump is clogged or faulty - Clean or replace fuel pump |
| Engine starts but then stalls |
| Spark plug is faulty - Change spark plug as required |
| Carburetor is dirty or defective - Clean or change carburetor |
| Ignition coil is not working - Install a new ignition coil |
| Valve springs are loose or broken - Change valve springs |
| Valves sticking - Clean the valves |
| Engine oil level is low - Check oil level and add oil as required |
| Engine is overloaded - Load reducing required |
| Air intake screen is blocked - Need to wash or clean |
| Carburetor mixture is too lean - Set the carburetor correctly |
| Ignition timing is wrong - Adjust ignition timing correctly |
| Wrong valve setting - Adjust valves as required |
| Low octane gasoline - Use correct fuel |
| Engine overloaded - Reduce the load |
| Engine oil level is insufficient - Need to add engine oil |
| Low idle speed setting is incorrect - Adjustment required |
| Fuel pump is damaged or dirty - Clean or replace fuel pump |
| Crankshaft or main bearings wear - Change defective components as required |
| Excessive valve clearance - Need to adjust valve clearance |
| Piston rings or cylinder bore are damaged - Replace faulty parts |
| Incorrectly adjusted or dirty carburetor - Service or properly adjust carburetor |
| Air filter element is clogged - Replace or service air filter |
| Dirty or faulty fuel pump - Service or change fuel pump |
| Defective ignition system - Inspect ignition system and change faulty parts |
| Cylinder head gasket is defective - Install new head gasket |
| Stuck or burned valves - Replace or service valves |
| Push rod is worn or damaged - Replace push rod |
| Damaged cylinder block parts - Defective components need to be replaced |
| Engine using too much gasoline |
| Choke doesn't open well - Adjust or replace choke cable |
| Carburetor main jet adjustment is improper - Adjust it correctly |
| Spark plug is loose or defective - Re-tighten or replace spark plug |
| Valves are stuck, worn, or burned - Replace or service valves |
| Worn rings, piston, or sleeve - Replace defective parts as required |
| Valve clearance is improper - Check and adjust |
| Engine using too much oil |
| Gaskets or seals can be faulty - Replace defective parts |
| Valve stems or guides are damaged - Replace the valves |
| Piston rings are stuck or broken - Piston rings replacement required |
| Damaged piston or cylinder liner - Check liner and piston, replace as required |
| Breather pipe or hose is plugged - Service or replace |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| HST transmission makes noise |
| Speed control linkage is defective or unadjusted - Replace or adjust linkage |
| Transmission is under excessive load - Reduce transmission load |
| Dirty transmission fluid or insufficient fluid level - Top up to proper level or change transmission fluid |
| Worn or defective transmission components - After disassembling and inspection, change defective components |
| Shift linkage is worn or rusty - Replace or lubricate the linkage |
| Stuck or defective hydrostatic pump - Replace or repair pump |
| Transmission shift control parts are faulty or unadjusted - Replace or adjust as required |
| Low fluid level - Fill the transmission housing to proper fluid level |
| Drive sheave is defective or worn - Change sheave |
| Damaged or misadjusted shifter linkage - Adjust correctly or change linkage |
| Speed control pedal linkage is damaged or out of adjustment - Adjust or replace linkage |
| Transmission gaskets or seals are worn - Replace gaskets or seals |
| Final drive shaft leaks - Change shaft seals |
| Cracked transmission case - Change broken case |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Excessive mower vibration |
| Mower deck drive sheave is clogged or worn - Service or change sheave |
| Loose or damaged drive belt - Install a new belt or adjust belt tension |
| Bent or unbalanced cutting blades - Balance or change blades |
| Loose blade bolts tightening - Bolts should be tightened |
| Discharge chute is regularly plugged |
| Ground speed is too fast - Select a lower speed |
| Tall grass - Adjust mower to lower cutting height |
| Engine is running at too low speed - Throttle is not fully open |
| Mower cuts too low - Must be set to high cutting height |
| Improper drive belt installation - Install drive belt correctly |
| Deck is plugged with grass - Clean mower deck as required |
| Excessive blade dullness - Need a blade sharpening |
| Blades are worn or damaged - Blades need to be replaced |
| Fast ground speed - Select a slower speed |
| Mower deck set to low cutting - Adjust mower to higher cutting height |
| Grass bag is full - Clean grass bag |
| Bumpy or not smooth lawn - Level the lawn |
| Mower deck cutting height is set too low - Adjust mower to higher cutting height |
| Fast ground speed - Operate at slower speed |
| Improper mower deck level - Deck should be adjusted correctly |
| Bent or worn blades - Replace the blades |
| Low tire pressure - Inflate tires correctly |
| Low tire pressure - Inflate tires correctly |
| Deck is not leveled correctly - Adjust the level of mower deck correctly |
| Blades are too dull - Sharpen the blades |
| Blades are worn or damaged - Blades need to be replaced |
| Deck is plugged with grass - Clean out the mower deck |
| Damaged mower deck housing - Rebuild or change mower deck |
| Loose or faulty mower spindle - Replace or repair the spindle |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery will not charge |
| Loose or corroded cable connections - Tighten or service connections |
| Defective battery terminal connectors - Terminal connectors need to be changed |
| Battery is defective - Battery change required |
| Low battery capacity - Battery needs to be recharged |
| Battery does not hold charge - Service battery or change it |
| Wires are disconnected or battery terminals are corroded - Connect wires correctly or change terminals |
| Battery is low or faulty - Need to charge or replace the battery |
| Disconnected or incorrectly connected wires - Inspect battery wires and connect correctly |
| Low battery capacity - Battery needs to be recharged |
| Spark plug gapped improperly or faulty - Clean and gap or replace |
| Solenoid or starter motor failure - Repair starter or replace solenoid |
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