Recent content by runandrise

Being one that likes to report back on results, I’m happy to say that after sitting for a month, the JD started almost instantly. I used the Rivets method. I did all the work, but left for Tn. The next day for 3 weeks. Was very pleasantly surprised how quick it started. I barely turn the...

Appreciate the replies guys. Definitely good advice. I’m doing the easiest first. The paper was a YouTube video. It worked initially, but….. thanks again!

Greetings all. I’ve had my Rider a few years and have gotten enough help that I got it running. My newest problem is I can’t keep the coil gapped! I double a sheet of paper for my spacing after loosening the two bolts that hold it in place. After retightening, and now I have lock washers...

Well I’m embarrassed to admit this, but their might be other guys out here as “challenged” as me. I’ve had a few other rider lawnmowers, this is my first John Deere. It was given to me by a friend who works at a lawn repair and it was a trade in with the diagnosis of “blown” tranny by the...

Well I’m happy to report that I got the SX85 running. It was a little lazy of me to ask the next step…what I was really saying was “ would you come over and fix this for me?🤣” I decided I would take the flywheel cover off. After getting it off, I discovered a mouse nest underneath. It had...

Good evening! I see I’m almost a year from my last post. The tractor feel back to the bottom of the list, as other “things“ took priority…glad to be back putzing around with the rider. At this point I’m assembled, but I have no spark. Can I please get a few things to check in regards to...

Good evening! I have successfully reinstalled the belts on my XS85, at least how I believe they go…based on some belt diagrams I’ve seen. however, I have other problems. There must be a loose connection with the battery somewhere. I have 12.85 volts and my ignition is “sporadic”. When it...

Appreciate all the responses guys. if the website has a little picture of the John Deere Tractor in the web address, wouldn't you think that's legit?

Posted the response from my phone. Why the dbl quote??

Appropriate the response. The belt I pulled out was a mess. I’ve tried putting the trans back in, but I can’t figure out the 1,2,3. Since I’m pretty sure the trans is good, I’ll buy the JD maintenance CD for $40. And hopefully it will have the re-install steps. Will pay close attention to...

Got the belt i need to replace. No manual as to how to do it. Will wing it. If all else fails I'll have to buy the repair manual for $39.00, but hoping I can figure it out. Any re-install tips might be hard to pass along, but....

Appreciate the reply Scrubcadet10. That's what mine is doing also. Does that mean there isn't anything wrong with it? One of the belts above the transmission with the double pulley on the right side was so jammed in between the pullys I had a heck of a time getting it out..Used a screw driver...

Hello all, I recently acquired a SX85. My first John Deere. I was told the transmission was bad, but I'm not going to be able to check until I replace the belt that was stuck between two pullys. I have removed the transmission, and spinning the wheel on top, one of the axles is spinning, the...

Thanks much Bert!

Greetings all! My metal recycler sometimes brings me “gifts” he has picked up, and I try to help him fix “stuff” he can sell. He brought me the subject lawnmower that looks in excellent condition to fix if I could. It won’t fire except when I prime it... it doesn’t seem to me to have very...