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My S240 Lawn Tractor mower gas system was keeping the mower from running longer than 5 minutes. I found the fuel hose from the filter to the fuel pump was clogged. I replaced that section, and now it is running but the return line from the carb to the fuel tank is also clogged. I can't blow...

Looks like my head gasket is leaking before the thermostat opens. After it opens the lead stops. How hard a repair is this for an average person? I just replaced the water pump, the thermostat and both radiator hoses, now this. Another 2020 year problem.

Looking for posts on the JD Subcompact 1025R and didn't see any. No problems from me but some others may have. Mine is running fine with only 30 hours on it so far.

I have a Compact Ford 1700 4x4 needing new rear tires. It came with 4 ply AG tires. I had them filled with fluid and the rims are badly rusted. Need suggestions about ply ratings for replacement. Should I buy 4 ply again or 6 or 8 ply as replacements? My main use is for snow clearing...

Well, it looks like I finally found the problem to my intermittent starter problems on my 1700 tractor. The problem was in weather cold enough to need to activate the glow plugs. If I turned on the glow plugs before turning the starter, the starter would not do anything, no clicks no attempt...

Ok, I haven't used the tractor for 6 weeks. Last job was tilling and parked in garage. Tried to start today. Turn key only hear click sound comming from the right side area. Starter is on left. Lights bright, pre heater coil working, charged battery and cleaned terminals, no change. Starter...

I am seeing a big differance in responses posted here and those posted in the JD Lawn & Garden forums. So I thought I would try here for a John Deere mower problem as I know I am not the only person that owns some of each brand and I have seen some familiar names over there with posts. My LX279...

If mower LX279 starts right up with full choke and runs fine w/choke on about half way but dies when choke is released, is it more likely to be a air leak or a dirty carb problem or a fuel pump problem? I need to know what to check, the fuel filter does not fill over 1/3 full. New fuel pump 2...

My mower is starved for fuel and will only run with the choke full on. I installed a new fuel filter and front fuel hose. The filter will not fill with gas and the tank is full. Maybe I have a clogged intake pipe in the tank but I can not see a way to get to it. Had a new feul pump installed...

Hi Guys, Its colder than He!!, got my 1700 in the basement garage with a block heater. It starts on demand after 30 min heater time. It's a good thing as we have 12" of snow on the ground here in Kansas with another 3 to 5 predicted for Wednsday. I just cleared my drive and would have never...

My freeze plug is leaking. I ordered parts and have them. Expected a fairly easy job until I took the fuel tank off where I could see the plug. See pictures attached. The plug diameter measures 1.769 inches or 44.96 mm. As seen in the picture only part of the freeze plug is above the...

I just read mostly_gas's thread and I may have the same or a similar problem. I may have the same problem, need advice. I just started my 1700 and while changing implements and letting it idle, the guage went to hot. I lifted the hood and saw what looks to be antifreeze comming from between the...

Anyone have a John Deere riding mower LX279 water cooled?

I have a LX279 John Deere mower. The fuel pump started leaking out of a vent hole. It was running good except for the leak which was dripping on the muffler cover. I replaced the fuel pump with a new pump and It started right up ran for about 30 seconds and acted like it ran out of gas but...

I have a John Deere LX279 with a Kawaski water cooled engine. The fuel pump started leaking so I replaced it. Failed to record the routing of gas line input to the pump and output to carb. Need to know on this model is the gas routed into the carb on the lower nipple or the top one? I hooked...

I have a lawntractor LX279 water cooled Kawasaki engine. Fuel pump started leaking. I bought a new one at John Deere and installed it. Mower started right up and ran about 1 minute then acted like it was starved for fuel and died. Is there a trick to these pump changes? Does it need to...

I have a lawn tractor LX279 and the fuel pump started leaking. Is this something the average person can change? It looks like it may be easy to reach and I see 2 bolts in easy view. Can I get some opinions on this?

I have owened this tractor for 25 years. Durning cold weather I always use the start aid to pre heat before starting. It has always worked and started my tractor while out in the unheated shed. It coil quit glowing through the view hole when turning the Ign Switch counter clockwise and...

I have a ford 1700 and bought a new 3 pt piston seal. I have it ready to reinstall. I need pointers on how to streatch the seal over the piston without damage to the seal. All pointers will be appreciated. Thanks Ray.

I found a cracked seal on my 3 pt lift piston and am ready to install a new one, I have it ready to go on the piston. Is there a trick to installing the seal or do I just stretch it over the piston? I am thinking some of you that have done this before might have some pointers for me. Ray

3 pt will drop when engine is turned off and load is on 3 pt. When I start engine the 3 pt will lift blade but pulsated up and down an inch or two. Shut off the engine and the lift drops slowly and I hear a clicking noise from the area of the relief valve. What could cause this problem?

My 3 pt started bleeding down with blade attached with engine off. When I start the engine and raise the blade it pulses up and bleeds down in a continous cycle. When I shut off the engine I hear a clicking noise from the relief valve area as the blade drops. What might cause this?

My 3 pt started bleeding down with blade attached with engine off. When I start the engine and raise the blade it pulses up and bleeds down in a continous cycle. When I shut off the engine I hear a clicking noise from the relief valve area as the blade drops. What might cause this?