Afternoon - I've read several threads about these start issues which often end up with the seat switch being the culprit.\ This issue has been going on for some time. This machine has a new PTO...

I am about to drop this machine off with my small engine guy but thought I would ask for additional thoughts prior. My GT275's PTO will not spin. I replaced the old switch with a new one for...

Changed starter hookup battery starter got extremely hot .key wasn’t on .regulator maybe or key switch?

Symptoms are PTO not engaging or engaging and then disengaging at random times. I have followed the WSM to check the PTO switch and the current draw coming out of the harness side. The switch...

Does anyone know about purchasing a new instrument panel for a John Deere GT275? The plastic on mine is old, brittle, and broken everywhere. I’ve only seen used and broken ones for sell on eBay...

I have my father's GT275 in my possession; It has been at my mother's property and would not turn over or start. I replaced the fusable link, and the seat switch to resolve that. It starts...

After 15 or so minutes of use the PTO disengages. I re-engage, and after 30 seconds to a minute the engine dies. It will restart but any attempt to drive forward, backwards, or to engage the PTO...

Picked up a home maintenance kit today and in the process of changing the fuel filter I noticed the line was quite compromised. Headed to Fisher auto and got a replacement length of 5/16” hose...

I've replaced the fuel pump and the fuel lines. If I put gas in the line running directly to the carburator it runs for a bit otherwise it won't suck any gas into the lines. I can blow back...

I致e got a spot of rust I attacked with a poly carbide pad on my grinder; I知 not sure how to finish prepping the area before using metal primer - this isn稚 my forte. Suggestions?

Looking for something reasonably priced - this is a backup lawn tractor that I am working on restoring (in part) for my son. I have Costco, BatteriesPlus, Walmart, and of course online ordering...

When I look up my serial on Deere parts catalog I get two different options for carbs. According to the site one is marked 32297, the other marked 32388. Can't find this number anywhere on the...

I need to ask a question for a neighbor who is not Internet savvy. What model Deere tiller is correct for the GT275? Thanks in advance.

I bought a GT275 off Craigslist. Runs great, paid $1300 for it including the power flow bagger. Cracked hood of course, a standard JD feature. Love the single cylinder Kawasakis, they've always...

For the past few months the PTO has been cutting off, then back on when engaged. Using the WSM I checked the battery, voltage regulator, and PTO switch itself. The PTO clutch terminals read higher...

Hi all, I am in the market for a used garden tractor project. I don't have a large lawn, and by no means need a tractor, but I would like to use the tractor for it's attachments and generally...

Hi, first time on TBN. I bought a used 1998 John Deere GT275 with a 48" deck from the original owner. Routine maintenance was performed and logged. It needed a few parts replaced, but I ran it for...

Hello All: My Dad's GT275 runs like a top but once shut down will not start until about 30 minutes have gone by. He had it looked at by JD and they "found nothing". I'm hoping to get some...

I've been searching for a bit and can not find a definitive guide for how to level the deck on my GT275. It is the stock 48" deck. My issue is that even in the transport position, it is...

Greetings. Post title is the question! My father has a GT275 w/snowblade, and also a JD snowblower... so he has offered me the blade. Dealer wants like $800 for the GT235 one, and since we are...

I can't get my GT275 to start, or even turn over at all for that matter. When I sit, push the clutch in, and turn the key, absolutely nothing happens with the engine. No sounds-nothing. The only...

Hi all. I am about to purchase a garden tractor. I plan on mowing approximately 1-2 acres, various terrain, including some hills and high weeds. There are two tractors that look appropriate...

If you have a GT242, 262, 275 or any model with a similar steering setup, pay attention to slack in the steering wheel to drag link gear. When the lower steering wheel shaft bushing wears out, the...

I have a GT275 with the v-belt drive belt. Putting on a new belt and v-pulleys. How much pedal travel is there supposed to be before it begins to pull on the tensioner assembly to slack the belt...

Any thought's on a john deere GT275

I bought used GT275 a couple of years ago, and it has worked well. Except this morning it wouldn't start. I used it just a few days ago. When the ignition is turned on, I hear a click (maybe...

This is going to be slightly long. I wanted anyone who went through all the searching I did to have an easier solution. There will be a summary at the end with some key words that I searched for...

Anyone that can help me. . .my husband used to take care of all these things, he now has dementia and I'm trying to learn. Lawn tractors are foreign to me but it starts (have to charge battery)...

Looking at 2 JDs--a 314 with 1035 hrs and a gt275 with unknown hours. Both are around $1300. Don't know what size deck each has. I need to mow 2 acres, push snow, and do general property...

Hi everyone, Let me start with some background. Where I live in northern/central California, reasonably priced, quality used lawn/garden tractors are not often found. I have stumbled onto a...

I am having problems with my John Deere GT275. Usually I have to jump start it as the battery is always dead. Replace the battery and it was great for about 2 mowings, then had to jump start...

I am having problems with my John Deere GT275. Usually I have to jump start it as the battery is always dead. Replace the battery and it was great for about 2 mowings, then had to jump start...

Here's the story: Bought in 1998, cut 5 acres with 48" deck & 42" snowthrower Fast Forward to 2010; Blown 17hp Kawasaki engine HELP! GT275 Suspected Blown Engine I decided to go with an...

Greetings. Looks as though the decks from the GT275 and 325 are interchangeable. Is this true? I am looking at a 325 with a 54" deck and about 650 hours, to upgrade from my GT275, but prefer to...

I just changed the drive belt on my 1995 GT275. The belt I replaced had chunks missing but it still pulled fine. Thought I'd post this to help you save a few sawbucks. The drive belt part # is...

For lack of a better description the dashboard of my gt275needs replaced. The steering wheel, brake, lights, etc all come thru it and will need to be removed. Anyone ever done this before...

I have a 48 inch "mulcher compatable" mower deck on my GT275. There is a tag on it that says "serial number" with a long bar code and also has "M0048DF102360" on it. Is the M number the model...

GT275 will stall out after a few seconds after engageing the blades. When it sounds like it is going to stall, I will turn off the blades and it will keep running. If I engage the baldes again, it...

I think I may have a switch problem. My JD GT275 stops running when I release the brake or pull the blade knob. Can anyone give me some advice? Thanks

As is common the this model, my hood broke near the hinges. Anyone have any recomendations for what type glue might work to glue the edges back together? After I get the piece glued back...

Have owned my GT275 for around 10 years. Have rarely seen my fuel filter full. I have often had to begin a new season by cutting off 1/4" or so of the fuel line at the filter because of...

I just pulled the engine from my GT275 to replace the crankcase gasket because it is my best guess as the cause of my small oil leak. Since I have the engine on the work bench, are there any...

Posted here before about this machine. GT275 with 48 inch deck, hydro trans runs good. Along with the previously mentioned hood cracked and gone to heck, I hit a tree root with the back guage...

Replaced the starter solenoid on my GT275 and connected the battery cables. Without turning the key, the starter solenoid started humming but did not engage the starter. I did not have it...

I have a 10 year old GT275 that has been terrific and a few problems have popped up that need to be fixed. I am starting to tear into it and need some advice. Since all the problems have...

I have a GT275 that was running fine. Only problem was dead battery. Then the blade clutch bolt broke (again). I ordered the bolt and put it on. I could crank the mower but could not get the blade...

I have a GT275 and it won't start. Key turn and nothing except dash light. Bypass the solenoid and it turns over nicely. Not the ignition switch (bought one - ouch!) or starter itself. Bypassed...

I have had this mower for about 4 years, and simply love it. Except for one recurring problem: It has blown one starter relay already. It took Kawasaki a month of Sundays to ship the part to the...

Hi guys. Newbie. I'm in the process of buying a John Deere. My first. I've owned vintage simplicity in the past and I'm ready to make the leap. I've been offered a 98 gt275 with low use for $600...

Does anybody have step by step directions on how to remove the starter in a gt275? I need to replace it so I figured I'd get to work on it - I undid the 2 nuts that hold the solenoid on, as well...

My hood cracked on my John Deere GT275 and I am looking for a good used replacement hood. Do you know where I can find one? Thanks, Troy

I don't understand how to connect new battery positive cable to new battery. Neg is connected. Positive has a small wire which replaced the old cable small wire, and I have that connected...

I have a L100 with 17hp briggs and 42 inch deck and a gt275 with 17hp Kawasaki and 48 inch deck for sale. The L100 has a new batt.,new fuel pump,and 1 new blade spindle. It runs great and has an...

Hi Im new to this forum and looking for some help with my gt 275 that seems to be losing spark. The tractor will start and run good but if you shut it off it will not start, not every time but...

My '95 model GT275 with Kawasaki 17hp engine needs a new stator....picked up the stator a couple of weeks ago...now,where in heck is it located?Is it on the bottom of the crankshaft? Can you get...

One of the two machines below would be used to occasionally clear a portion of my camp driveway of snow in the winter (once a month or so). I use an IH Cub Lo-Boy to plow the majority of it, but...

Hi, I'm in the market for a tractor to mow my 1.2 acre yard, which is mostly flat with some gentle slopes. I would also like to attach a bagger in the fall when picking up leaves (would side...

Hi, I'm in the market for a tractor to mow my 1.2 acre yard, which is mostly flat with some gentle slopes. I would also like to attach a bagger in the fall when picking up leaves (would side...

My 12 year-old GT275 has stalling issues, and I am stumped, and my local JD repair center is not sure of what is going on. A few months back, my GT275 just would not start and JD troubleshooted...

In addition to the plastic hood cracking I now see that the deck has holes in it several places. Seems the holes are in the area where the outer edge/end of the blade would be. Is this from normal...

Was cutting grass on the weekend and after about 45 minutes, engine made a terrible noise and stalled. Thought I hit something with the deck to cause engine to stall, but no such luck. Engine...

Hello, new here! I have been lurked for so long and finally got the courage to join. Here is a little about my and my green. I bought my very first John Deere almost one year ago. Hard to believe...

I have a 1996 GT 275 with Hydrostatic Tansmission. When I step on the forward pedal it will drive very slowly. Reverse does not move at all. One thing I did notice is that my Free Wheel- the...

Hello all, just bought a new house and a used Craftsman tractor which runs great. A week after i got the Craftsman I was offered this GT275 for free. It had been sitting outside for a year or...

Hello, new to the site. I am going to look at a GT275 this week. The guy is asking $1200.00, but said that he woiuld accept $1000.00. The pics I've seen look good. Is there anything in...

Help!! I also have a JD GT275 which I initially had starting problems. It ran well last year but not now. I followed the older starting thread and suspected a fuel problem so I done the following...

I've got a 12 year-old JD 275 with the 17HP Kawasaki engine. It's a great tractor and has been totally reliable. This year, after storage in my outdoor shed over the Winter, it started perfectly...

Found this old girl on the local Craigslist. Got the tractor with mower deck and a good spare 17hp Kawasaki single for $660. A new hood, replace the missing fender skirt on the one side and some...

I have a chance to buy a 1998 GT 275 and wondered what your opinions of this lawn tractor are.

I have a Kawasaki 17HP John Deere GT275. This thing has never given me a second of trouble until this weekend -- it won't start. It has been 3 weeks since I fired it up and mowed the grass, so I...

My John Deere neighbor loves this tractor and since he's 91 years young I feel compelled to take care of him because his family is worthless when it comes to tractors. Enough said why Ob1 is into...

I have a 1996 GT 275 with Hydrostatic Tansmission. When I step on the forward pedal it will drive very slowly. Reverse does not move at all. I thought it was the traction belt so I replaced that...

Hi all: I'm new here and am trying to decide whether I should go for a classic JD 140 H3 or a newer GT275. I have about an acre to mow and will probably be dragging stuff around in a cart...

What can anyone tell me about this tractor? For some reason, I can't find it listed anywhere on the Deere website under non-current equipment. What are the specs? Anyone have a review or...

My parents are out of town for a few weeks and I'm mowing the yard for them. Prior to their departure, my dad had a problem with his GT275 stalling while he was mowing. He bought a new fuel...

I am getting ready to order an hour meter kit for My GT242 and would like to know if anyone can tell me before I order this kit, just where it mounts. This would be from John Deere tot he tune of...

JD GT275 won\'t spark. Anybody have a schematic? My JD 275 suddenly won't start. Put it in the garage two weeks ago, shut it off and today no spark. It Will turn over. I jumpered the seat...

I have a John Deere GT 275 that won't move anymore. It will go forward at an extremely slow speed, it wont go in reverse at all. I've checked all the linkages and the the transmission screen. The...

Question for the experts..... I have a JD GT 275 that I pulled out of the shed the other day for the first mow of the year. The battery was dead so I jumped it and it fired up as it should have...

I need some advice from the experts here. Running short of time I took our little JD GT 275 into town to have the blades sharpened, replace the belts, tune up etc. Everything seems fine except...