john deere 316

John Deere 316 Electric Conversion "Walk Around"...

I'm going to be picking up a John Deere 316 shortly (my first John Deere - hope my Kubota doesn't get jealous).... but it doesn't come with a mower deck. My main interest in picking up this tractor is use it to mow with and I hope restore it some to have a project to work on. But I've been...

Here is a quick article I just wrote on converting my John Deere electric tractor from a Rag Joint drive shaft to a real Universal Drive Shaft...... John Deere 316 Drive Shaft from Rag Joints to Universal Joints | RVB Precision

Here is a start up video on my latest electric tractor conversion..... More articles on electric tractor conversions here... www.rvbprecision.com

I have a ~25 year-old JD316 Garden tractor with the Onan 2-cyl engine and about 700 hours on it.. I tried to start it recently, and it cranked for a bit and then stopped. After trying various things, I tried to turn the flywheel by hand and it is stuck. It won't turn either direction. Yes, I...

Howdy, I'm currently slowly repairing a JD 316 that was "well loved" by the previous PO. A number of parts were broken (ignition switch, mower PTO engage switch, voltage regulator) and those have been resolved. For some reason, the "venturi" that is supposed to bolt on to the flywheel was...

Just resealed the intake manifold put it back together and now runs great. After about 4 -5 minutes the engine shuts down like a switch was turned off. Wait 30 seconds to a minute and the dash light come on with a single click sound and the engine starts right up, runs for about the same time...

So I'm new to the forum/site. Hi all! I just bought a new house with a big lawn and found a JD 316 on craigslist, circa '86 with Onan. Never owned a tractor or rider mower before so I'm learning. Came with hard top, snow thrower, 50" deck. Starts good, I changed the oil, air filter and...

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 and look reasonably priced. I would greatly appreciate any advice and/or comments about both...

I have owned this rig for two years and have mowed without incident until last week when a clevise that holds the mover broke. It became obvious that the clevise should never be at an angle where it hit on the holding rod.I would like to know how the mower should be hung correctly. Gerald

Hi Everybody, I'm new to the forum and looking for some advice from anyone who has owned either or both of these tractors. I've also posted this question on a garden forum but feel this site might be more appropriate. I'm looking for something to plow my driveway and that's all it will be used...

Anyone have a pdf version of the owners manual for a John deere 316 lawn mower?

Does anyone have a pdf version of the owners manual for a JD 316? I just bought one and the seller didn't have one. My 316 is a later model with the p218 Onan twin. 20hp. Thanks

Hello. I am new to TBN so I don't know if this has been discussed. If so, Google didn't find it. I have a 1987 John Deere 316 with almost 500 hours on it. It is hard to start - sometimes I use starting fluid to get it going. Then, it surges - rpm goes up and down. If I try running with the...

I was disassembling the deck to paint it. I had to cut the bolts holding the spindles on sice JD used carriage bolts that spun when I tried to remove the nuts. The center spindle/hub came off easily. There must be a trick to removing the other two. What is the trick? Thanks Ortis

Will not run although gas is getting through - changed fuel filter but machine will still not start

I have a JD316, it is rear wheel drive with rear wheel weights, rear weights on a rack, and chains on rear wheels. Steering is troublesome with the snow blower that has a mind of its own. What do you suggest? I need all the weight on the rear for traction. Chains on the front tires? If so...

There are a lot of moving parts on this attachment, yet the manual is very skimpy on lubrication needs. I would hate to have this thing break down on me. Please advise. Thanks, Bruce

I've got a JD 316 Onan and it wont start. The dash lights don't come on, and the headlights wont come on. The PTO switch is down, in the off position, the shifter is in the neutral position and it seems like that switch works fine. I sit on the seat but there's no clicking, no nothing. I've...

My mule drive tension pulley broke and the left side pulley is loose on shaft. I don't see what is supposed to hold it. Any way to fix this ? I have tried to find schematic but no luck. Help pls!!

ok i stared again with this and i finally got the lights to work again on dash but now when i turn the key on i hear the coil in the tdc box click and the relay near the starter clicks but that's all i get nothing else so that tells me im getting power all the way to the relay im waiting foe...

I Have a John Deere 316 and when i put the motor back on the tractor i pinched the red wire that goes from the silinoid to the starter and it grounded out on the frame then when i turned on the key the oil light would come on and the battery light would come on and go out so i checked the fuses...

can any one tell me if there is a spring on top of the throw out gear in the starter on a john deere 316

Im kind of confused a bout the tiller for the 316. It does not have rear hyrdolics so does it connect to the mule drive and use the rear hyrdolic to lower and raise it. I believe its a model 31 tiller. They are very hard to find. Does anyone know where I could find a cheap one? I live in the...

Im new to tractors (well lawn tractors) and just wanted to get some info. I just bought a john deere 316 and the person i bought it from did not go over anything about it so all my knowledge (little at that) is comming from the internet. I dont even have a owners manual. I did find a free snow...

I have a John Deere 316/Onan. I want to buy a complete PTO kit for it. Any suggestions on where I can accomplish this?

Hi all, Just wanted to introduce myself as a newbie! Im sure I'll have a bunch of questions about my "new" old JD 316. :thumbsup:

I have a 316 with an onan engine that is not charging , I've narrowed it down to the stator not giving any voltage to the regulator. my question is what needs to be removed to pull the engine. the front bolts are no problem but the rear bolts seem to be hidden. do they unbolt from the...

Engine skips and backfires. Changed spark plug wires, spark plugs and burnished the points. This helped some but it still backfires and runs rough. Points and condenser change a couple of years ago. If I take the cover off of the points and watch the points with the engine running, I can see the...

well long story short ends up being my voltage regulator not stator, jd has 1 for $83. i have 2 spares i got off of older b43 series jd 318 motors, my ? is can these interchange? both seem to be 20amp regulators, and looking on the onan parts site it looks to be true but there are about 6...

Hey all, I seem to have missed how to use my SN to locate the model year. I *think* it's a 1992 316/Onan, can someone confirm or point me in the right direction? SN: M00316X110537 Also, it seems like I need a fuel pump for it. I have a service manual, but it has zero part numbers in it. Is...

I have a JD 316 with an Onan P218G engine that isn't charging the battery. I have 30 volts AC on the stator wires but onl 1-2 volts DC at the regulator with the wire off. This is a new regulator I just installed any ideas

hello,i have a jd 316 l&g tractor and i was wondering what grade of hydraulic oil/fluid i should be using. such as (aw32 aw 46.etc.) thanks for your help,alf7900

hello,i have a model 316 l&g tractor and i have very bad trannie creep. i do NOT have any idea how to adjust it.if you could tell me how to stop the trannie creep,that would be great! thanks for all your support,alf7900 :cool2:

Hi All: I have acquired a 1987 JD316 and am slowly repairing/restoring it. Nothing fancy, just some rattlecan, a new seat, new hood, tune-up, new quick-connects, ags on all fours, new muffler, etc. etc. Was actually in pretty rough shape when I bought it. Starts good, runs good. Smokes for...

my john deere 316 ignition switch keeps getting water inside of it and does not want to work, i have replaced many times and i was looking at the john deere 332 ign. switches, could i switch them? they look like they have the same wiring harness plug-in. thanks alf7900 p.s. they look the same...

Hi everyone, I just bought a 316 John Deere with a leaf shreader and bagger. And also a rear PTO drive installed. I have 15 acres of land and want to get a tiller for the tractor so i need to know what i need to get on the tractor to get a tiller working and installed. Im new at this so any...

I have a John Deere 316 that i got for $200.00, this gentlemen that own it, had it in the middle of a field. I brought it home started it and the engine smokes, it has the orginial anegine in it, Onan im not sure how many hours but it started right up, the problem is that it smokes, i changed...

Just brought home, and having some issues. Reasonable hours, ~600, needs some misc bits, and the engine surges in RPM a bit. I figure this is either plugs/basic tuneup, or needs the carb cleaned. Other thoughts welcome. The bigger issue - brought it home, ran it for a bit, then started mowing...

i have a 91 jd 316 and the fuel gauge doesn't seem to read anymore, which is agravating while mowing and running out of fuel. it has the gauge built into the fill cap on the tank. i called my jd dealer and they want a small fortune for a new one. is there a simple fix for it, or a cheaper than...

Does anyone have any idea about what the working RPM of this engine would be at full throttle??? I need to know so I can figure out a PTO ratio on my new tractor (so I can use my old snowblower on my new tractor) any help would be greatly appriciated!!!!

I recently started having trouble with my JD316 flipping the v belt over on the drive belt that goes from the engine to the mower deck. Replaced the belt, doesn't seem to be any bind in the deck itself, looking for any ideas/experience. This is the older style 316 (circa 1982?), Kohler motor...

Didn't see anything via search so I'll ask. ANyone with and experience with an engine swap on a JD 31X tractor, either Honda or Kohler engines? Know several places have conversion kits for these engines but was wondering if anyone had experience with the swap? Ease of install and or problems...

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I have had starter problems with this thing since it was new. The starter gear did not fully engage and chewed up the ring gear. JD sold me a kit consisting of a relay to help get current to the solenoid for better pull in. Helped a little. I bypassed some of the circuitry in series with the...

I have a JD 316 garden tractor with the 2 cyl Onan engine. It has been a pain to keep working from the beginning. The current gripe is stalling. It runs ok for a minute or 2 or 3 and then stops. If you restart, the same thing happens. Speed fluctuates while it is running. I changed the plugs...

I saw this in some local classifieds so I figured I'd pass it on since I know a lot of guys like the old JD mowers. It claims to have had a full restoration 2 years ago and by the picture... it looks like it. I don't know what they are worth... he's asking $1200. It is in Baytown, TX... right...

Okay so I am trying to sell a JD 316 lawn tractor for a friend who has moved 4 hours away. He left the mower in my barn until he could come back for it, but now he doesn't need it any longer so I'm going to attempt to get rid of it for him. I have a few people interested in it, but they have...

My friend uses his 316 with 49 blower on his gravel driveway and it is constantly sucking up gravel. The gravel is at most 1/2 inch in size. The hydraulic cylinder on the lift seems like it can only pick the blower all the way up or lower it all the way down. It takes some time to get the blower...

I'd love a compact/subcompact and my needs are probably more in line with something like a BX 2200 etc. But I'm building a new home on 25 acres and have to buy all sorts of things at this time. I'm learning that New Houses are hungry for cash! I've located a mid-eighties JD 316 with an...

JOHN DEERE 316 one owner 687 hours excellent condition, new paint, good starter, doesn’t burn oil, act quickly will not last long. $3,500, 40”mower with high vacuum blades $750, double rear grass catcher $750, 48" snowblower $750, wheel weights $50, tire chains $50, 48” Front Blade $250, Winter...