[SOLVED] John Deer Sabre Acts Like It Starving For Gas Already Check Fuel Filter

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Is the vent in the gas cap plugged?if it runs better with the choke on part of the way a jet in the carb might be plugged

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An airlock is one of the common causes why your mower won`t start after running out of fuel. An Airlock occurs when air replaces fuel in the fuel lines. As you refill your fuel tank, you could push the air towards your mower`s carburetor, which keeps the new fuel from reaching the engine.

Loose, Dirty or Disconnected Spark Plug in Your Lawn Mower: Check it out, clean off debris, re-connect and tighten. Dirty Air Filter: Clean or replace. Fuel Not Reaching the Engine: Tap the side of the carburetor to help the flow of gas. If this doesn`t work, you might need a new fuel filter.

Full of fuel, yes. The fuel flows through the filter to the engine. Over time, however, the filter becomes dirty with contamination and must be replaced.

Your fuel supply system is between your fuel tank and the transfer pump. A leak in this area can lead to air getting sucked in by the fuel system. Lastly, a failed injector combustion seal is another common cause of why air gets into your fuel system.

A Dirty Carburetor Can Cause a Lawnmower To Start Then Die

By far, the most common issue that causes a stalled motor is a dirty carburetor. The carburetor on your engine is the thing that draws in air and mixes it with the fuel. Contrary to what the movies might make you think, gasoline itself is not very flammable.

A full gas tank and oil reservoir are the essential first steps when checking why the lawn mower won`t stay running, but the problem could also be a dirty filter, clogged carburetor, improper fuel mixture, or a dirty spark plug.

If the filter gets clogged, you will likely encounter issues with your lawnmower. This can be something as simple as an annoying sputter when you try to start the mower, difficulty getting it started, or it can cause the mower to idle unevenly.

Fuel filters are primarily designed to keep particles out of the fuel, but they also affect flow. If a fuel filter becomes clogged, it can restrict fuel to the engine when it needs it the most.

If your John Deere won`t crank and all you hear are clicking sounds when you turn the key, you likely have a bad battery or a bad connection somewhere between the battery and the starter. Double check that the alternator and battery connections are clean and tight.

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I have changed the fuel filter on a John Deere L130 garden tractor and the engine is still not getting gas. Is there a fuel pump or other part which would stop the flow of gas to carbuerator?

ANSWER : Underneath carb bowl should be a wire. Unplug it and remove ( unscrew) electric gas shutoff. Replace.

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How do i replace a clutch on a JD 3020 tractor

ANSWER : Break it in half, then get with it.

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My la 125 john deere runs about 30 minutes then looses all fuel Ive changed fuel pump and filter and cleaned tank and pickup tube

ANSWER : Check the switch on the botom of the bowl of the carb

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Which way do i install thermatate in john deere 4020

ANSWER : Looking at stat top part looks like a handle around it

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I have an eztrak john deere 445… quits.

ANSWER : The vent in your gas cap is plugged, it’s a very small hole right in the center.

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I have a John Deere LX280 that won’t start. Have good spark, good fuel flow through fuel filter, and fuel in the carb bowl, but no fuel at the either of the plugs. Suspect either the safety shut off switch under the seat, or the solenoid under the carb bowl, but not sure how they are designed to work, or how to bypass them for troubleshooting purposes. Can anyone help shed some light on how the seat switch and carb bowl solenoid work, and offer any suggestions for how to get fuel to the plugs?

ANSWER : The fuel solenoid is 12 VDC. You can power it directly with 12V from the battery with the connector disconnected. It is powered from terminal A1 of the Key Switch with the switch ON. Before powering it up do a resistance check of the coil on the solenoid. It should read 40 Ohms or less.
The seat switch only provides a ground for the ignition. If the starter solenoid is engaging you should also have power to the fuel solenoid. Check for 12VDC on the engine harness for the solenoid with the Key ON. If you have 12VDC the solenoid is bad.

I am answering this post now as it appeared AFTER I had replied to another post. I note your post is 7 days old. Had I seen it 7 days ago I would have answered at that time. Sorry for the belated response.

Kelly

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John deere 2140 had gas put in it instead of diesal what going to happen

ANSWER : Don’t run it until you’ve completely drained and flushed and refilled the fuel system, tank, lines, pump…Don’t run it! Diesel fuel is more of an oil whereas gas is more volitile… Avoid starting or running to prevent any damage to your engine!

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Fuel tank fuel pump is weak and tractor will run at times and other times will not start 6400 john deere tractor.

ANSWER : Have you tried giving it a good tuneup?

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