John Deere Owner Check-In --- Read This First!

[PJ]

Hi, Have a JD 318 1988, with its original P218 Onan, strong ferocious beast, and a trusty R72, that I bought for scrap, the 318 nobody wanted, "too much work!" it was sitting neglected and forlorn, with its deck and a type 49 snow thrower, I could not pass up such a fine machine, work always rewards. Now they say I "got a good deal", its always that way! they just gawk at the 318 now!, the R72 was a non runner and headed to the recycler I payed the scrap value and had it up and running that day! a little more attention to few problems and now its a good little machine <img src="http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/attachments/john-deere-forum/21934-john-deere-owner-check-read-first-img_0061-jpg"/>

I would love to get my hands on a scraped 318 to rebuild. Is there any one in the forum that is wiling to help? ?

 

[PJ]

Hi, Have a JD 318 1988, with its original P218 Onan, strong ferocious beast, and a trusty R72, that I bought for scrap, the 318 nobody wanted, "too much work!" it was sitting neglected and forlorn, with its deck and a type 49 snow thrower, I could not pass up such a fine machine, work always rewards. Now they say I "got a good deal", its always that way! they just gawk at the 318 now!, the R72 was a non runner and headed to the recycler I payed the scrap value and had it up and running that day! a little more attention to few problems and now its a good little machine <img src="http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/attachments/john-deere-forum/21934-john-deere-owner-check-read-first-img_0061-jpg"/>

Mick your 318 look like or better than new!

 

[bricooper78]

Hey all, came to nose through for info. Just a little ~.5 acre yard, little D110 that I'm looking to see what all I can get away using it for. Almost ready for 5th year on it, and thinking maybe time for a plow!

Here's the little garage queen.. if I do anything stupid (thinking about making some led "brake lights" :laughing I'll be sure to post for some laughs

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Hey all, came to nose through for info. Just a little ~.5 acre yard, little D110 that I'm looking to see what all I can get away using it for. Almost ready for 5th year on it, and thinking maybe time for a plow!

Here's the little garage queen.. if I do anything stupid (thinking about making some led "brake lights" :laughing I'll be sure to post for some laughs

Welcome to the forum.....nice mower!

 

[Laidback]

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New here from Aus.
Was looking for the solution to a problem when I found this forum.

I have a secondhand L100 that has done a lot of work and have already replaced the engine and the deck so hoping I don't have to spend much more on it.

My problem is the park brake lock mechanism wont engage to hold the brake on. The brake works fine just cant lock on. I will search and try to find the solution.

Cheers

John

 

[Pipeline]

Greetings. I've been sitting in yellow seats since the days I sat in yellow seats. :redface:
Currently in my possession are an LT155 (love the Freedom 42) and an LX188 that's got me stumped. Looking forward to digging out some useful info and maybe offering some along the way.

 

[44dud]

I found this forum when I was searching for a way to fix my LT160's starting problem. Having other people with John Deere tractors to ask sure seems a better route than hauling it to the dealer for an expensive repair. I have had my LT160 for 10 years and we have cut a lot of grass together. I have referred to it as my "tractor" from day one. My wife on the other hand is a hurtful person and calls it a lawn mower. How such a pretty woman can be so mean is beyond me. I love her dearly and even let her cut the grass once with my "tractor."
I am still working on fixing that starting problem. It will not start by turning the key and I cannot jump it by using the battery post. I have to put the positive cable on a solenoid post and then it starts right away. I have installed a new battery, that did not help. I put in a new solenoid which was probably a waste of money as problem is still there. I have read mention to a fusible wire which I have not been able to identify yet.

 

[kmax]

Howdy from Texas...bought a used JD riding lawn mower...runs great but I need help changing oil and yearly up keep stuff. I can not find an owners manual online for a 1985 160. (I don't want to buy) lol:thumbdown: Please help. Thanks Maxine

 

[PJ]

I found this forum when I was searching for a way to fix my LT160's starting problem. Having other people with John Deere tractors to ask sure seems a better route than hauling it to the dealer for an expensive repair. I have had my LT160 for 10 years and we have cut a lot of grass together. I have referred to it as my "tractor" from day one. My wife on the other hand is a hurtful person and calls it a lawn mower. How such a pretty woman can be so mean is beyond me. I love her dearly and even let her cut the grass once with my "tractor." I am still working on fixing that starting problem. It will not start by turning the key and I cannot jump it by using the battery post. I have to put the positive cable on a solenoid post and then it starts right away. I have installed a new battery, that did not help. I put in a new solenoid which was probably a waste of money as problem is still there. I have read mention to a fusible wire which I have not been able to identify yet.

It sounds like earthing problem to me I have a 140 and looking at the diagram the starter goes trough a lot of safety systems before it will start. You will have to check all the safety switches. One of them is under the seat, other if the cutters are engaged. If you connect direct to the solenoid you are by-passing all the safety systems pleas check

Regards

PJ

 

[Shrike]

Just joined today. I have a 2009 John Deere X300 with a no spark problem I hope to get solved.
I by-passed the seat kill switch which did not help. I disconnected the ground wire to both coils, now I have spark!
I have read about a bad oil pressure switch (does the X300 have one?) and replacing the control module under the dash, is there any way I can check these out without hauling the mower to the dealer?$$$$
Any suggestions as to what might be the cause of no spark or a course of action to follow would be most appreciated. Thanks.