I have a John Deere L110 lawn mower that will not start or even turn over. I replaced the spark plug and charged the battery, but still it would not make a sound. What do I do?
1- battery, jump it with your car
2) selinoid is shot, use screw driver to connect the 2 post to see if your getting power
Under the seat there is a safety switch that cuts the power if you would fall off, etc. Try unplugging it and replugging and or replacing it.
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I was mowing on my JD 445 when I hit a stump with the front of the mower deck. The tractor immediately cut off! I disengaged the blades and then tried to start it. It is dead as a door nail. My husband checked the battery cables/fuse. All OK. What could have happened?
You sheared the keyway and flyrod.
I have had a safety switch knocked out of alignment after hitting stuff with my Deere. Worth checking out
I have a John Deere F 910 front mower that I am trying to get running after it has been sitting for some time. The current problem is that the battery will crank one time with no sluggishness, the engine turns over, but doesn't start (carb is most likely clogged but that's another issue) and then the battery is completely dead. I can recharge it fully, but then will have the same result. I had the battery checked and it is good. Suggestions?
I have a John Deere LA125. I bought it new in 2009. After sitting unused in the garage for the winter (5 months) I couldn't get get it to run. The engine wouldn't turn. There was either a clicking sound when turning the key or no sound at all. I changed the spark plug - nothing. I boosted the battery and it ran. I was able to cut the lawn then turned it off. A few minutes later, I tried to start it and it wouldn't start again. I have to boost the battery each time. Any ideas?
By Mike L.
I bought a brand new John Deere LA120. After a few uses it would not start or I would get a click sound or it would just turn over once or twice then nothing. I thought it was the battery or an open ground causing the problem.
A newer high amp battery may not change anything. I carefully checked out all the wiring. Nothing. I asked a dealer. He said it was the valves out of alignment. I thought he was crazy. I checked with a second dealer and he said the same thing. He said they could adjust the valves but I would be back next year with the same problem.
His suggestion was to rotate the air intake counter clockwise that sat on top of the engine until I felt resistance then it should start. I rotated the air intake as he suggested and could feel the resistance and hear the cylinders and valves moving. Then it started right up. So that is how I have to start the thing every time.
Sometimes I have to turn the air intake clockwise for it to start. The air cleaner is the screen disc that sits on top of the engine and rotates when the engine is running
From the Service Bulletin:
John Deere 100 series
Complaint or symptom:
- nothing happens when you turn key to start position.
- solenoid clicks when you turn key to start position.
JD x360. Cutting grass. Ran out of gas. Shut mower off. Put gas in it the next day. Got on it to start it, no power to anything, lights, hour meter. Nothing works. Put in a new ignition with new key, new battery. Seat safety switch good. PTO switch off. Brake pressed down and in lock position to start. Put key in, turn it to lights. Lights are good but don't come on. Hour meter does not come on. Turn key to start the tractor. Nothing. New battery. Old one was a 2014. Fuses (3) of them are all good. What I'm I missing?
I have a JD345 that was running and no longer will start. Spark occurs at both plugs and are new. The fuel pump seems to draw in fuel, but nothing.
I poured a very small amount of fuel in the carb and the engine did run, but then shut off again. Any thoughts?How long has the mower sat with the gas in the tank? If you have dirty gas in the tank it can clog the fuel line, filter and carburetor.
If the gas is from last season and you did not have additive added then you may have clogged the jets in your carburetor. If the battery does not seem to be part of the problem (any auto parts store will check it for you) then you might try using some carburetor cleaner. Always check your air filter as your mower will not run with a dirty filter.
You will need something like this for cleaning your carburetor and there are YouTube videos to show you how or just ask at the auto parts store.
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Check this out for step by step help.
My D130 has a new battery and it will crank, but won't start. I checked the air filter and it isn't bad.
When I pulled the spark plugs they were clean and wet with gas. I don't know what else to check.Plugs are not supposed to be wet with gas...Either too much fuel is coming out, or no spark. Check your fuel filter and the gaps on your plugs.
My John Deere LA145 riding mower died without warning in the middle of mowing. It will not crank to restart as if it isn't hooked to a battery. I replaced the battery a few lows ago and it worked perfectly until now.
I've wiggled all the wires, checked the safety switch, checked gas, unplugged and replugged the spark plugs and checked the fuse. Please help!I have a John Deere X730 mower. When I turn the key the dash lights turn on and the headlights work (bright), but it doesn't turn over.
This could be an issue with the starter in the mower or a problem with the spark plugs. Check them out and see if you are getting any juice to them with a voltmeter.
Could also be a weak battery!
I own a John Deere e130 with 15 hours since new. It cranks, but won't start. The fuel filter and air filter are both clean and look like new.
The fuel filter filled as it should, but seems it's not getting fuel though.Since you just purchased this mower there is a guarantee that they should honor. If you try to fix this yourself it can void your warranty. I would call the company you purchased this from and have them come take a look at the mower.
I have a JD L130. I have a new battery, that I bought last month. There is also a new fuse, new safety switch on the brake, and had my starter tested (it's good).
However my engine won't start or click. Sometimes I get the display to light up. Any ideas?My D170 won't start in cold weather. The battery is good and I changed the solenoid. It is getting power as if heats up starts. Any advise?
If this is only happening in cold weather maybe there is something that is blocking your carburetor that is causing the gas to not flow freely to start the tractor. I would see if there is anything in the fuel lines or if they are blocked that is causing this to not start.
My John Deere lawnmower will barely turn over. I put in a new battery, starter, and solenoid! Any idea what could be the problem?
It would run fine after I got it started, but it will not turn enough to even start now!Here are a few things that can cause the tractor to not start.
I have a John Deere 115 lawn tractor. I replaced the battery and the solenoid. When I try to start it, I barely get the engine to turn one rotation.
It turns and stops and there is a crying/whining sound. The only way to start it is to jump it with my car. Would a new starter fix this problem?It looks like you have already replaced your battery so there must be something that is draining your battery and is causing this crying/whining noise.
It could be a number of things so just trying to replace everything it 'could be' I would suggest you go (if possible) to your local auto parts store and discuss this problem with a knowledgeable person (you might have to try more than one store) as they are used to dealing with small engine problems and they can test your battery if necessary (you may not be recharging it fully) if you take the battery with you. Of course the ideal thing would be to have the mower with you but I know that is not always possible.
If you do not have all new gas you should think about replacing this also.
A mower works best with new filters and spark plug every season.
But I believe you probably have a more serious problem since you are hearing these noises when engine is trying to crank.
If you prefer you can also ask your questions at a local lawn mower store or tractor supply store as they should have someone to help you figure out what is happening with your mower.
Just try not to have to leave it for service as this will be an expensive bill, but, in the end, you may have to do this.
Sometimes using a starting fluid will help but I think you have problems other than just a starting problem.
If you cannot go to your shops right now then try calling them on the phone as they may be able to offer some sort of help - mainly because they can ask you questions to help them diagnose your problem.
Good luck - hope you have it purring away soon.
If you cannot visit one
