John Deere 420,1020,2010,2020,2510,2520 Tractor Float - Page 9 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

yes to get the out, just reach underneath the dash up to the switch and as as close as you can to the bottom of the dash squeeze together while puuling up. it come out though the top and disconnect the pig tail there

sounds like check valve is stuck, could have some trash in your lines, check manuel and remove check valve and flush hydraulic lines. also accuator cylinder may be out, that would be at the lever, may not be letting the oil return

The three point hitch raises with hydraulic pressure. When the hitch will not raise the first thing to check is the hydraulic fluid level. If it is low add hydraulic fluid to the proper level as stated in the owner manual.

check the operation of the solenoid on the bottom of the carb

remove the upper engine cover and inspect for a build up of grass and or a mouse nest that would over heat the coil and the engine

need new coil pack or have short in harness grounding engine from running. check fuel line to carburator. 1. take float bowel off bottom of carb. do not touch float or pin holding float. crank engine over until fuel comes out of carb. If fuel comes out, you don't have fuel problem. put float bowel back on carb. 2. check for spark. take spark plug out of mower. put wire back on plug and place the threads on head [or metal of engine to ground the plug]. crank engine over for a few seconds to see if plug gets spark . [always double check with another spark plug that is good]. [[ Remember!!! you have to have someone sitting on the lawnmower to start. unless you by-pass safety switch [only do this if you understand how the safety switch works. NOT EXPLAINED HERE!!!]] If spark is present, there is no grounding problem. when engine is cool. 3. CHECK COIL PACK. for continuity. When the coil pack gets hot it will stop any juice to the plug. A>Check temp sensor B> Check Safety switches grounding out. C> Check for cut wiring harnes. [loose wires rubbing against pulleys, wires cut by rodents]. Hope this helps.........................GAS

sae 30 is the answer.

check the safety switch on the clutch/brake pedal

bad clutch

Hello carpenter552:

Check for the Belt being Off 1 of the Pulleys.
>>From your Description it Sounds like the Belt is Caught and Screaming and Not the Transaxle.
>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Engine and Mower at this Site Addy, http://jdpc.deere.com/jdpc/servlet/com.deere.u90490.partscatalog.view.servlets.HomePageServlet_Alt and Enter the Model Numbers STX46 and Click Find. Then Select your Model from the Search Results Area. Then Select the Sectional File. Then Select the Section of the Mower you Wish to View Online. *You can Drag the View Windows for Better Viewing.* Select the Power Train File.
Please, Do Not Hesitate, If I Missed Something or you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance.
Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Be Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

jbridger (John)

see if it loosing spark when this happens the coil might be cutting out

is it a zero turn mine had bad linkage shocks yes bad linkage shocks the deal keeps 20 in stock must be common

With everything you said I never heard you say you checked the oil or put in oil Hope it didn't run tight on you.I'm not sure if your model has one but some also have safety switches under the clutch pedal . If not have you checked the hydrostatic oil im not sure if your is hydro but that could also keep it from shifting in gear and possibly keep it from starting to protect transmission. Just some ideas good luck

is the belt on right?is the release lever pulled out that allows you to **** the unit when its not running?

check the belt

make sure all the parts are lubed

John Deere allows up to two and a half inches of tow in on the front wheels,to them this is normal.An adjustable steering rod is available but is not covered under warranty,it's up to you whether or not you need to install it,i suggest that you do.

Reading on line, I see your tractor has a PTO clutch. It must be slipping. It either needs adjusted or replaced. A slipping clutch disc will make a bad smell.

The old tractors had compression release, new I bleed with no release. Where are reading read open the release? I open the bleeder screw on the filter till fuel come. Then cranking engine open one line after the other. When you fuel close.

Check simple things first, is the battary good, are the conections on the battary tight, is the deck engaged, are you sitting firmly in the seat, have you fully depressed the clutch/brake pedal, the last three items are to make sure the saftey switches are dissabled