I’m thinking maybe the actual key ignition switch could be the problem, but thought I would try your opinion first. What was odd is that the motor would not turn over, and the lights would not turn on. Then out of the blue, the tractor stalled out and died. I started up the tractor and it was running great.
Prior to that, the tractor turned over and ran fine. Q: I recently replaced the throttle cable on my John Deere 140 H1 with a Kohler 321 engine. For the John Deere 140 factory fuel system I usually put on a longer hose coming straight down from the gas tank, then make a big circle and head upward bound into the carburetor. I just put it out there so I did not have to raise the hood to fill it. When I take the hose off at carb, I do get a fuel stream.Ī: No, I have just one tank. There is no fuel pump on mine and was wondering if fuel flow could be an issue.
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Is this extra capacity and you are in series with the other tank? I have a 140 that at times seems like it is not getting fuel. Q: I noticed in the picture of you and your JD 140 on your website, you have a gas tank mounted on the outside of the hood on the right.
I ran jumpers to the starter and it cranks and has spark but will do nothing with the key, what should i check for?Ī: It sounds like you are having problems with your neutral safety switch. I am needing a tractor to mow the yard with so im trying to get it running. Q: I have a John Deere 140 that ran great until about 2 years ago, then it died. John Deere 140 garden tractor Troubleshooting: The rear tires are sometimes narrower on the John Deere 140 H1. Q: Would there be any particular reason a person would choose an John Deere 140 H3 over an H1 140 other than the additional hydraulics? Is the transmission just as strong on one as the other, speaking of a 1973/1974 tractor?Ī: The transmissions are identical. Q: Is there a trick to installing the steering column in this John Deere 140 garden tractor? I had an awful time getting to the lower bolt in the steering box to get it out and am not sure I can get to it to get it back in.Ī: To get that last bolt out use a ¼” U joint socket, yes I know that is a hard one. Can i disengage the hydro-stat so I can push it around?Ī: Yes, just turn that knob down between your legs and then it should freewheel. Q: I have a 1970 John Deere 140 that needs some work. (just remember, sometimes I'm wrong) If you would like to talk to Jim about your John Deere 140, fixing it up, repowering it, or getting some attachments for it, give us a call: 1-80 or e-mail us: Questions: E-mails come in every day looking for troubleshooting help and advice. It has a front end loader on it, it doesn't get babied.
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