Troubleshooting
- John Deere Lx188 Mower Parts
- John Deere Lx188 Mower Manual Instructions
- John Deere Lawn Mower Lx188 Manual
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Using Troubleshooting Chart
If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see your John Deere dealer for service.
When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing the problem, see your John Deere dealer.
Engine
Check | |
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Poor Engine Performance | Fuel:· Dirt in fuel system or fuel is old. Replace fuel with fresh stabilized fuel. Obtain fuel from another supplier before suspecting machine problems. Suppliers blend fuels differently and changing suppliers will generally solve any performance problems · Fuel blended with alcohol or ether may contribute to performance problems by causing gum and varnish deposits, especially if fuel is stored for several weeks or more. Obtain fresh fuel. |
Engine Will Not Start | · Brake pedal not depressed. · Mower Engagement Lever is in ENGAGED position. · Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected. · Improper fuel. · Plugged fuel filter. · Electrical problem - See Electrical Troubleshooting Section |
Engine Is Hard To Start | · Carburetor is not adjusted properly or dirty. · Plugged fuel filter. · Choke adjusted incorrectly. · Faulty spark plug. · Stale or improper fuel. · Loose or corroded electrical connections. · Engine oil viscosity. |
Engine Runs Unevenly | · Cooling fins plugged. · Loose electrical connections. · Choke or throttle cable sticking. · Fuel line or fuel filter plugged. · Stale or dirty fuel. · Improper fuel. · Air cleaner element plugged. |
Engine Misses Under Load | · Faulty spark plug. Carson usb camera driver. · Stale or dirty fuel. · Plugged fuel filter. |
Engine Vapor Locks | · Fuel tank vent plugged. · Dirt in fuel filter. · Cooling fins plugged. |
Engine Overheats | · Engine air intake screen plugged. · Cooling fins plugged. Cad 2010 keygen. · Engine oil low or too high. · Engine operated too long at a slow idle speed. |
Engine Will Not Idle | · Spark plug not gapped correctly. · Faulty spark plug. · Operator raising off the seat. |
Engine Knocks | · Stale or low octane fuel. · Engine overloaded. · Low engine speed. |
Engine Stops Or Misses When Operating On Hillsides | · Fuel tank less than half full of fuel. · Operator raising off of the seat. |
Engine Backfires | · Faulty spark plug. · Operator raising off of the seat. |
Engine Loses Power | · Engine overheating. · Too much oil in engine. · Dirty air cleaner. · Faulty spark plug. · Travel speed is too fast for conditions. · Improper fuel. |
Engine Stops When REVERSE foot pedal is depressed and Attachment Is Engaged (Hydrostatic) | · Normal condition. (See Using Reverse Implement Option in the OPERATING section.) |
Engine Stops When gear shift lever is moved to the R (REVERSE) position and Attachment Is Engaged (Gear) | · Normal condition. (See Using Reverse Implement Option in the OPERATING section.) |
Excessive Fuel Consumption | · Choke is not fully open. (Not available on all models.) |
Black Exhaust Smoke | · Air filter is dirty or oil soaked. |
Transmission
If | Check |
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Transmission problems are suspected | · The transmission is a sealed component. See your John Deere dealer for maintenance. |
Electrical
John Deere Lx188 Mower Parts
If | Check |
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Starter Does Not Work Or Will Not Turn Engine | · Brake pedal is not depressed. · Mower Engagement Lever is in ENGAGED position. · Battery terminals are corroded. · Battery not charged. · Fusible Link in starting circuit is blown - See your John Deere Dealer |
Battery Will Not Charge | · Dead cell in the battery. · Battery cables and terminals are dirty. · Low engine speed or excessive idling. |
Lights Do Not Work | · Light plug disconnected. · Loose or burned out bulb. |
Tractor
If | Check |
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Tractor Vibrates Too Much or Rattles Excessively | · Attachment drive belts worn or damaged. · Traction drive belt damaged or worn. |
Tractor Will Not Move With Engine Running | · Parking brake locked. · Traction drive belt needs adjustment. (See your John Deere dealer.) · Free-wheeling lever not pushed in completely. (Not available on all models.) |
Mower
If | Check |
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Discharge Chute Plugged | · Belt installed incorrectly. · Grass too wet. · Grass too long. · Engine should be at full throttle. · Rear of deck too low. |
Patches Of Grass Uncut | · Travel speed too fast. · Engine should be at full throttle. · Dull blades. · Cutting height set too high. · Freedom42: Blades should be assembled on correct spindle, (left or right identification). |
Belt Slipping | · Debris in sheaves. · Worn belt. · Mower blade engagement rod needs adjustment. |
Mower Blades Do Not Stop | · Belt routed incorrectly. · Mower blade engagement rod needs adjustment. · Spindle brake needs adjustment. |
Too Much Vibration | · Debris on mower deck or in sheaves. · Damaged drive belt. · Damaged sheaves or sheaves out of alignment. · Blades out of balance. |
Mower Makes Unusual Noise | · Freedom42: Check blade timing and adjust timing belt tension if necessary. |
Uneven Cut | · Check procedures on Adjusting Mower Level Side-to-Side and Front-to-Rear. · Travel speed too fast. · Blades are dull. · Check tire pressure. · Adjust mower wheels. · Freedom42: Blades should be assembled on correct spindle, (left or right identification). |
Blades Scalping Grass | · Turning speed too fast. · Ridges in terrain. · Rough or uneven terrain. · Low tire pressure. · Cutting too low. · Bent blade(s). · Adjust mower wheels. |
Mower Loads Down Tractor | · Engine should be at full throttle. · Travel speed too fast. 1989 sportster 883 manual. · Debris wrapped around mower spindles. · Check procedure on Adjusting Mower Level Front-to-Rear. · Grass conditions. · Cutting height set too low. |
Uneven Clipping Distribution | · Cutting height set too low. · Mowing too fast. · Grass too wet. · Freedom42: Blades should be assembled on correct spindle, (left or right identification). |
Mower (or other attachment) Stops When REVERSE foot pedal is depressed and Attachment Is Engaged (Hydrostatic) | · Normal condition. (See Using Reverse Implement Position in the OPERATING Section.) |
Mower (or other attachment) Stops When gear shift lever is moved to the R (REVERSE) position and Attachment Is Engaged (Gear) | · Normal condition. (See Using Reverse Implement Option in the OPERATING section.) |
John Deere Lx188 Mower Manual Instructions
The John Deere LX188 was a reasonably popular lawn mower, enjoying a production run that lasted 7 years from 1991 up until 1998 when production ceased. If you are looking for a smaller model in the ‘LX’ series, then you may be interested in checking out the John Deere LX176 lawn mower or the John Deere LX178 lawnmower. The engine powering the JD LX188 is a 0.437 liter, 2 cylinder Kawasaki FD501V model. This gasoline powered engine has natural aspiration and requires 1.5 liters of oil to keep it fully lubricated and operating efficiently. The total power output of this engine is 17 hp. Unlike a lot of John Deere Lawnmowers, the JD LX188 is liquid cooled, not air cooled.
Before reaching the wheels of the John Deere LX188, power from the engine is transferred via a Tuff Torq K61 hydrostatic transmission that gives the lawnmower infinite speeds traveling forwards and infinite speeds for reversing also. There is a choice of 3 different sized mower decks that are compatible with the JD LX188; the smallest is a mower deck with a 38 inch cutting width. The next size up has a cutting width of 44 inches. The biggest mower deck that is compatible with this lawnmower is a 48 inch mowing deck. While there is no cab for this lawnmower, you can instead use a sun umbrella to keep the sun off during the summer.
However during the winter, the John Deere LX188 is also still useful, just not for cutting the grass. Thanks to it’s ability to accommodate many JD attachments, the JD LX188 can also use use a front mounted snow blower or snow blade. Also if you don’t want to just eject grass clippings out the side of the machine, you can attach a bagger to the back of it to collect then. Click here to learn more about this lawnmower from the official John Deere site.
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