john deere 455 lawn tractor troubleshoot turns over perfect but wont start

   / john deere 455 lawn tractor troubleshoot turns over perfect but wont start #1  

jgreen1997

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john deere 455
its a john deere 455 with yanmar 3cylinder diesel. it bogged down and died while i was mowing and now it turns over perfect, all the dash light work but it wont start. i've changed all the fuses, fuel filter, and still it just turns over and ever so often will have dark smoke come from exhaust. any advise would be greatly appreciated.
 
   / john deere 455 lawn tractor troubleshoot turns over perfect but wont start #2  
I had to replace the relay on left side of motor. Mine actually fell off and might have got lost in field. It does rattle loose from vibration. But I think I had similar symptoms. ALSO, is your PTO switch engaged, or any other safeties possibly causing this, like seat safety ?

Do a search for john deere 430. I have posted some topics on my issues. I think my topic was john deere 430 won't start. I had another issue with a fuse holder/internal wire causing me major grief.

ALSO, if you are really in a pickle after checking those things, PM me. I have a 430 manual on disc and maybe I can help you out. I also have a 3 cylinder Yanmar on my 430 so i think things will be close.
 
   / john deere 455 lawn tractor troubleshoot turns over perfect but wont start #3  
oops, that relay is close to battery area, on left side. If you need, i could send you a pic and get a JD part #.
 
 
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