I have a JD 214 and after the PTO/mower deck have run for a while (2-20 minutes) the belt twists so that the V is not in the PTO groove (it's "upside down"). Can anyone suggest possible...

Hi, I have a 1983 John Deere 214 that will not charge. Several years ago, it would not turn over, so I tried to bypass the switch, and ran a jumper wire from the positive terminal of the battery...

Can anyone tell me about the variable drive on the old but great machine. I am having trouble with it pulling in thick grass and moving the variable drive lever sometimes all the way down it will...

Just got a JD 214 mower and working through the first tank of gas. Overall, runs and mows well. It smokes a little when I rev the engine, but have not noticed any smoke under mower load...

i jsut purchased a 1981 214, i am kind of restoring same, have it running but i have a bad vibration when moveing m a lot worse on a hill or incline steering even shakes. any suggestions would of...

I have replaced today the coil, the points, the condenser, spark plug, and wire yet mower will not start. Am extremely frustrated with this. I have the proper gapping on the points and on the...

my 214 starts fine runs for about 10-20 mins, then starts to run rough, motor shakes like craze, sits for about half hours , starts again fine does same thing over and over. parts i have changed...

my 214 stats fine, runs fine for about 10-20 mins,then runs rough no power shakes, parts i have replaced, muffler,points, condenser, carb, coil, some wiring, seat switch is disconnected, fuel cap...

Hello all new to this site as I have just bought myself a riding Lawn Mower. It's a John Deere 214 Product Id # M00214X363754 with a Kohler 14 hp Model # K321AQS, Spec # 60318 and finally the...

I'm getting eager to put the JD 214 (14hp Kohler) to work. I have no service history. It was owned by a farmer who used it to mow a horse lot. The cosmetics were sad, but mechanically solid...

Just picked up a JD 214 that was being used to mow a farmer's pasture. The mechanicals seem good. Strong Kohler engine. Trans and steering good. Pto functions. The deck was off and there is...

have a 37a snowblower, where can i find a diagram of the cable hookup for the shute??

hi, i dont ask often but im in a bind for info. i have a 1982 jd214 and with a snowblower, once this winter it threw the oil out the filler tube, and a higher rev,s when snowblowing the throttle...

hi i have a 1986 jd214 and it will not run right, has had new carb 2 yrs ago, new ponts and condenser, new coil, just runs terrible, muffler has a fair sized hole in it. starts well, new air...

moron alert, oh wait its me. I was baling this evening, boy what a bad year it is going to be. 2 years ago one of my little fields had 80 bales last year 45 this year 20 bales of oat hay. rain...

my jd 214 snow blower just stopped, belts are fine, clutch will not engage, new switch a couple years ago, was working fine then just stopped. any help will really help,

Hi First time on this site. I hope that I can obtain information in rectifying ignition problems. I had bought a john deere 214 garden tractor. It was 2nd hand. Six years ago the engine quit...

I have a JD 214 lawn tractor, oldie but great machine... Unfortunately, I have a PTO issue with the lever to engage/ disengage it. When I go to engage the PTO (whether mower or snow blower) the...

I am having issues with my '76 214. It seems to have an electrical fault, but I am not sure where it is coming from. It first seemed like the battery had gone dead, as it had needed jumping in...

Got an old 214 for $600 a few years ago. Its seen its better days but for the price, i like it. I had to replace the fuel pump on it and a few other miscelaneous parts recently. Got it all back...

Looking for a diagram or pics of the belt configration and pulleys for the mower deck drive pulley to the motor pulley. The deck is an H048J, Is that the right deck. I have purchased in pieces.

I have the opportunity to place a silent bid on a 1985 214. The tractor was purchased new by the small city I work for. It was used to mow about 1 acre and push snow in a small lot. It has...

my 1983 214 the engine stalls soon as i hit the electric clutch switch, disconnected wiries to clutch, still stalls engine. sometiime it backfires, and black smoke, tried another switch still...

can someone help, i need to know the walbro carb # for my 214, k321aqs kohler engine. it currently has a kohler carb # 470530 thats about all i have for info?? thanx

hi, 1st time here, i have a few questions hope someone can answer im sure. i have a deere 214, i actually bought in wisc, a couple of years back, veru good machine, small problems like everyon e...

I know where I can get a 1975 (ish) 214 with a 46" mower, tiller, 37A tiller and cab for $600. Everything works and runs. Machine has been maintained, but needs a little cosmetics and some minor...

Hi, I'll be moving into a 1.3 acre lot and house with a basement walk out (so part of the lawn has a grade) and was wondering if a JD 214 will handle that? I keep reading that the older entry...

thinking about buying one - any thoughts on it? thanks.

I found a jd214 locally that is restored for around $1200. Are there any general opinions on this mower?

I have 2 JD 214's..both run great, except one quits when the battery goes dead..hook up a charger and it will fire right back up..I have switched regulators between the two with no difference..I...

I have my Dad's John Deere 214 lawn tractor for sale. I am not sure what it is worth. It runs great and look great. I believe it is a 70's model. He passed away and I need to sell it.

I expect to take delivery of a B-series Kubota CUT in the next several days. It will take over the mowing tasks that were previously handled by my JD210 (38" deck) and JD214 (46" deck). I'll be...

<font color="black"> </font> I See an Ad here in Alberta for a JOHN DEERE 214 which comes with a Mower, Tiller, and Snowblower . It also comes with a Cab.. The seller is asking $4500.00...

I have the opportunity to buy a trade in 214 Lawn Tractor. I'm not sure of the year but these were built from around 1975- 1982 or so. I have no experience with these but it has a 14 Hp Kohler...

Could any one give me an idea what to ask for my 1982 JD 214 with 48" MMM, Snow Blower, Front Blade, and plow hitch on rear and helper spring on the lift, bar tires on rear. I'm planing on buy...

It's time to move on up and move her out. We have a 1984 JD214 - in pretty good shape. ...So I smell like a gas can when I'm finished with the mowing, but it runs fine otherwise. 42" deck and a...

Shoot I put this up on a different forum then thought about this one so figured I would post twice. I am looking for the PTO to cutting deck belt diagram. If anyone has it I would really...

Help can someone please post or send the belt diagram for a JD214. I got the tractor about 6 months ago and I ended up changing the belt and well I can't cut anything now. The diagram that I...

Hi about a year ago I got a John Deere 214 (1970's vintage) lawn tractor. When I got it I knew the seals were shot and it was going to need a rebuild. Well alot of hours later its really...