Abby's Guide to Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more)
Username Password
Discussions Reviews More Guides
Abby’s Guide > Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) > Discussions > John Deere X300

Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Search For:
victor56


Joined: Feb 3, 2011
Points: 3

John Deere X300
Original Message   Mar 28, 2011 10:04 am
Hello,

I have John Deere X300 with 90 hours on it. I started it up yesterday and it ran for about 10-15 seconds and then it cut out. I tried restarting it and will not crank all you hear is just a click. Does anybody have any ideas what maybe the problem

Thank You

Rob Lewis

Replies: 8 - 13 of 13Next page of topicsPreviousAllView as Outline
Moderator Denis


Location: CAN
Joined:
Points: 638

Re: John Deere X300
Reply #8   Mar 30, 2011 4:36 pm
Hi Victor and welcome to the forum, wich city are you in NJ?
This message was modified Mar 31, 2011 by Denis



borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: John Deere X300
Reply #9   Mar 30, 2011 8:55 pm
Is the starter disengaged?  If not, it might be stuck in the cogs of the flywheel thus not allowing you to turn the engine manually.  Make sure the starter is not engaged with the flywheel and the spark plugs are out and try to turn it over again.   What method are you using to turn the engine manually?    By the way, 12.3 volts is barely charged.  It should be up around 12.5 to 12.7. 
niper99


Location: London Ont
Joined: Dec 2, 2007
Points: 354

Re: John Deere X300
Reply #10   Mar 31, 2011 12:29 am
while u have the plugs removed crank the engine over with the starter like u normally would...if it cranks over then check valve adjustment....if it doesnt then compressions is not the problem. check battery and ground connection as mentioned already....12.3 volts should crank the engine over just fine...12.6 v is a fully charged battery.
borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: John Deere X300
Reply #11   Mar 31, 2011 9:42 am
True.  12.3 volts indicates that the battery is 70% charged.  My point is that if it's a new battery, it should be fully charged.  Unless futile attempts to start the engine have drained it to where it's reading. 

Keep a charger on the battery until you get the engine started and let us know what the problem is/was once you figure it out. 
tompatt


Joined: Oct 18, 2012
Points: 1

Re: John Deere X300
Reply #12   Oct 18, 2012 1:08 pm
I have a x300 that will generally start most of the time. the problem appears to be once in a while when attempt to start it just clicks. Battery is fully charged. My guess is a dead spot on starter. any advice on changing/testing starter

thanks

wcarvalho


Joined: Nov 9, 2012
Points: 1

Re: John Deere X300
Reply #13   Nov 9, 2012 1:47 pm
I have a john deere X300 riding mower and want to adjust the valve clearance.  How is it done?
This message was modified Nov 9, 2012 by wcarvalho
Replies: 8 - 13 of 13Next page of topicsPreviousAllView as Outline
Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Guide   •   Discussions  Reviews  
AbbysGuide.com   About Us   Terms of Use   Privacy Policy   Contact Us
Copyright 1998-2024 AbbysGuide.com. All rights reserved.
Site by Take 42