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    John Deere 727A zero turn will not start when hot

    One possible problem I found while moving the electric fuel pump to a cooler location was the ground connection bolt, where the battery neg. and general ground connect on the side of the block, was loose. I also determined the bolt was too short to accommodate the connections. I replaced it...
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    John Deere 727A zero turn will not start when hot

    I checked the fuel solenoid and it was operating correctly. When I was installing the JD OEM fuel pump from Green Parts Store, I also found a loose ground connection. Now the JD pump is keeping the fuel filter 3/4 full and it starts regardless of the temperature. Hopefully, this is the...
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    John Deere 727a

    I agree, I removed them and substituted 2 good old fashioned wire nuts. So far no repeat problems. We'll see .......
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    Looking for specs for John Deere AM876265 electric fuel pump

    Thanks for your reply
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    John Deere 727a

    Thanks for taking the time to respond. I am now having trouble using the Quantum fuel pumps and have bit the bullet and ordered a JD pump from Green Parts Store. What an adventure after 20 trouble free years.
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    Looking for specs for John Deere AM876265 electric fuel pump

    I have given up on aftermarket electric fuel pumps for my 727A zero turn mower. I ordered the JD AM876265 on faith but would like to know the output pressure range which I cannot find in any of the ads/pubs. Anyone out there know the specs?
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    John Deere 727A zero turn will not start when hot

    Good ideas that I haven't tried. Thanks, I will let everyone know how they work out. I am using the solenoid electrical connection to supply power to the electric pump and the solenoid. When I was going through the electrical/fuel systems, I tested the solenoid operation and it was ok. Of...
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    John Deere 727A zero turn will not start when hot

    I went completely through the fuel system including replacing carb, draining tank, check tank filter, replaced hoses, etc.etc.etc. That plus I can hear the electric fuel pump running. Note that it will run forever if I don't shut it off and try to restart. Hard to imagine its an ignition...
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    John Deere 727A zero turn will not start when hot

    My 727A starts on the first crank when cool. After an hour or so, when hot, it will not restart after shut down. I have put on new carbs, gone through the complete fuel system (including putting on electric fuel pump which runs fine when hot), replacing plugs and both ignition coils. Nothing...
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    Crank won't turn on Honda GXV140

    Ok, forget the used parts comment; it is running like a top. After replacing the crankcase on Ebay, installing the new piston/rings, and connecting rod it runs like a top. The only gotcha, solved by a local Honda mechanic, involved a sheared flywheel key, that screwed up the timing, when I...
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    How to replace seat switch on JD 727A Ztrak mower

    I finally got it fixed. The switch was a very specialized "pad" switch (multiple switches built into a pad that fit within a cutout on the bottom cushion) that required completely disassembling the seat cushion, positioning the pad, and reassembling the seat cushion/cover etc. The new one was...
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    How to replace seat switch on JD 727A Ztrak mower

    The switch wiring snakes through the bottom of the cushion. I have removed the entire seat assembly from the mower, but I cannot see how to remove the cushion so I can get to the switch.
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    How to change JD 727A control lever switch

    I have a Ztrak 727A mower with an intermittent control lever switch. I know just about everything about this repair/replacement but how to get to them. Anyone have experience with this procedure?
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    Crank won't turn on Honda GXV140

    Unfortunately for me, I think I found the problems. When I put the engine back together and torqued all screws to spec, what I though were gouges in the interior of the engine due to the connecting rod breaking turned out to be cracks in the engine casting. I can only assume that this small...
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    Crank won't turn on Honda GXV140

    P.S. I have looked the crank over several times and do not see a problem. But then again I am not a machinist.
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