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Does the kilowatt rating of a starter indicate anything about the torque or quality of the starter?

I have been shopping for a starter for a John Deere Gator. The OEM starter is 0.9KW. There are several aftermarket starters that replace the OEM part number. The advertised kilowatts vary from 1 KW ...
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Hammock string/rope tangled with lawn mower blade

I accidentally ran over a hammock on the ground with my John Deere S100, and now the string is stuck in the blade. I tried using scissors and bolt cutters, but I am only able to cut out the outer part ...
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power steering/hydraulic cylinder hose replacement - '95 JD 425

I am attempting to replace a leaky connection between one of the two hoses running from my tractor's power steering cylinder. I was able to remove one of the hoses (assuming inbound), but I was not ...
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John Deere E180 makes buzzing noise, but won't start

1: Where can I get a good block diagram / labeled picture showing the parts of the engine. I'm disinclined to pay anything for this, it seems like something JD should be distributing for free. I ...
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Will a bigger engine help cutting performance

I have a 2021 John Deere z355e with a 22hp B&S engine. I’m wanting to buy the 27hp v twin B&S engine, and I want to know if it will increase the cutting power as my zero turn for better ...
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What is the Polarity of the L terminal on a Regulator/Rectifier

I am replacing the Regulator Rectifier on a John Deer tractor and there are 6 terminals. Bat + (Battery positive) IGN (Ignition switch, engages the regulator) Bat - (Battery Negative) AC (AC Input ...
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John Deere GX85 rear engine rider

I have an John Deere GX85 rear engine rider that the back wheels slant inward toward the body. Took a back wheel off and feel some play or movement. No transmission problems at this point. Ideas would ...
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JD L110 cranks but does not start

My John Deere L110 Riding Mower all of a sudden has decided not to start. I turn the key and it cranks, but does not start. By looking at the fuel filter, it appears there is no gas in the filter. ...
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la115 lawnmower not crank

My john deere LA115 lawnmower wont crank when I turn the key lights come on only.It does not turn over at all but when I took the positive end to starter and grounded it turned over that way.What ...
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John Deere x738 mower stopped working suddenly

My JD X738 only has 33 hours on it. I was mowing the other day just fine & suddenly the mower part quit & the steering became difficult and stiff. I drove it into the garage to check it out. ...
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John Deere LA120 hard start

I have the LA120 42" john Deere riding mower with a strange starting issue, most of the time when I try to start it, hot or cold, it starts to crank then grunts like the ignition timing is too ...
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Engine/model information for lawnmower

I need a riding mower. I am low on dollars and my neighbour has a year-old John Deere that needs an engine. What do I need to know about the motor to search for one? Where do I search? And would it be ...
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Hole in the engine of John Deere riding mower

How costly would it be to fix a John Deere riding mower that has a hole in the engine? Can the hole be repaired or must the engine be replaced?
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Motor blown after first oil change of the season after sitting all winter

My teenage son bought himself a D105 tractor several years ago. After the winter, he pushed it onto our driveway, and we completed an oil change and lube. Afterwards, he started up the tractor, drove ...
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Does anybody know what this is?

I was admiring my grandpa's John Deere 5203 tractor today and saw this. I'm pretty sure that's the throttle connected to the spring-hinge, so I'm guessing it's some kinda fuel injection. However, I ...
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What's is this part? [closed]

This appears to possibly be for a piece of farm equipment. I have no idea what it does. If any one out there can help I would really appreciate it. g
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John Deere LX 266 lawn tractor engine dies

I have a John Deere LX 277 lawn tractor that has developed an engine problem that has my mechanic and me stumped. The motor in question is a Kawasaki FH500V (electric starter). While the engine is ...
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Hydrostatic transmission oil confusion

I have a John Deere LX176 lawn tractor and am confused about its hydrostatic transmission oil. The manual states that the hydrostatic transmission oil should be "SAE 10w30 engine oil with API ...
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John Deere SX-85 will not go into reverse, or move backwards

I have John Deere SX-85 riding lawnmower which comes with a Peerless 910 series transaxle. It has mowed the lawn twice since the installation of all new belts over the winter. During the second mow, ...
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Should I replace a "blown" engine on my John Deere mower?

I have a 2005 John Deere 115 19 HP automatic riding mower. After leaving it in the garage all winter, I started the mower, drove it about 50 yards, and engaged the blade. It went about 20 feet, made a ...
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