problems with jd x320

[ad1643]

I'm also having some trouble with an X320 stalling. I've had it almost two years and last summer the engine would lose power and/or stall. Letting the machine sit for a while and then restarting worked for a few mows, and then one day it wouldn't start. Didn't get it into the dealer til this spring and they said they thought it was bad gas. (Which wouldn't surprise me; buying gas at rural locations can be dicey.) Well they drained the tank and the fuel lines and cleaned things out and it was running again, but unfortunately I was only able to run it for about an hour or so and the engine started doing the same thing. I cut out the mower and let the engine run for a minute or two and it seemed fine and I drove it directly back to the shed and turned it off, and ran my 1070 for a while (which has always worked great!) and then went back to the X320 and it would start but trying to go full throttle, the engine would die. So I suppose I need to get it back to the dealer. It's got about 50 hours on it and still under warranty til August.

Well sorry for the long tedious story there, but my location is very remote and getting this back to the dealer is not easy. I have had a JD 1070 CUT for over 10 years and never any trouble. I got the X320 since we now have many trees growing and it is hard to mow around them with the 1070. When the X320 runs, it is great! But I spent the extra money for what I thought was a higher-end machine because it is really hard for me to deal with any problems with equipment at my remote location in the WV mountains. And I need something fairly small to mow around said trees. Sigh. I am glad to see the posts on this thread from those who have X320s running great. Hopefully I can get there at some point.

 

[shot_gun]

To the guys having fuel related isues check the fuel cap for the vent being cloged. It may not be your problem but it's a simple check. ad1643 it seems like your carb is in need of cleaning. If you need to hold the choke on to get it to run the main jet is probably clogged. Out of curiousity the guys having problems with the belts... do your machines use a single belt for the deck?

 

[bruiserx2]

My machine uses a single belt

The X320 is back in the shop, still not right. When I shut it off it backfires through the exhaust. For some reason it must be continuing to dump fuel in the cylinders. Not sure what they are going to do to fix it. They already replaced the carburetor once.

Good thing I got the extra year of warranty. I have had it for 2 ｽ years and 47 hours on the machine, it has been in the shop more than 6 times.

 

[Gator6x4]

My machine uses a single belt

The X320 is back in the shop, still not right. When I shut it off it backfires through the exhaust. For some reason it must be continuing to dump fuel in the cylinders. Not sure what they are going to do to fix it. They already replaced the carburetor once.

Good thing I got the extra year of warranty. I have had it for 2 ｽ years and 47 hours on the machine, it has been in the shop more than 6 times.

When stopping the engine or shutting it off make sure the throttle is at least 3/4 open. Most of the new engines with a electric shut off solenoid do not like to be shut off at idle. I know some people think this is a alien way to stop an engine, but that is the way they were designed.

 

[jhwentworth]

When stopping the engine or shutting it off make sure the throttle is at least 3/4 open. Most of the new engines with a electric shut off solenoid do not like to be shut off at idle. I know some people think this is a alien way to stop an engine, but that is the way they were designed.

Just curious, where did you hear this?

 

[LBrown59]

I bought a brand new x320 about a year and a half ago. The machine has been broken more then working. First off the carburetor would cut out on inclines, either up or down the inline/hill and not big inclines at all. It would load up the plugs and it would not start. Brought it back twice the second time they rebuilt the carb. Now it does not cut out but when you shut it down, every once in awhile it will backfire. Dealer tells me to shut it off at high idle, still does it from time to time. I was told it was normal (I do not believe that) Then it broke its first belt at 20 hrs and a second one at 27-30 hrs. They said it was an idler problem. Still I had to buy a belt @ $70 bucks. Now the battery is dead and does not seem to hold charge. I trickle charge it over night and by the next day it died, if I jump it and get it running it will run, but let it sit overnight and it dies.

Has anyone else had problems with their x320.

The dealer has been good, but they tell me it is out of their hands and can only continue to fix the problems as they come up. I called John Deere and they say the regional rep needs to get involved. I am told by the dealer and JD that the guy/gal hasn't returned calls or emails for over two weeks. The tractor is at the shop now. Any suggestions????

I just want out of this machine,
I bought JD to be problem free.

Problem is there is no such thing.

 

[trook]

I've had a x320 for 3-4 years, and I've got about 60hrs on it. I have had absolutely zero problems. In fact, this mower has been GREAT.

As far as backfiring is concerned, mine will backfire if I I turn off the key without letting it idle first. However, it's an easy fix. Just make sure to let the engine idle for 10-15 seconds before turning off the key.

 

[Frankg1]

I have a JD X320 tractor, bought new from the dealer and had the best of service from it until 155 hours and the PTO clutch gave out, $230 to replace. Yesterday I started for the first time this season and transmission will not engage, ie, I can't go forward or reverse. Earlier I had pulled the manual push lever to push the ractor to a spot, started the tractor, engaged the lever and pushed the fwd pedal and no movement. Anyone encounter this or have some suggestions. I am starting to wonder if this JD has issues. My 1995 JD, push 14PB is a tank, not a single repair. I do a complete PM on it yearly and it starts in 1-2 pulls. The Kawa motor is strong as an ox.

 

[VanFoley]

Frank you might want to check your main belt to make sure it isn't loose. You say you pulled out the trans relief valve, pushed it in place, started it then pushed back in and wouldn't engage? Maybe you should push/pull the relief valve when it is not running. Just a thought.

I just purchased an 2008 x320 with seventy some odd hours on it and hate to hear these problems. Unfortunate for you few hear but I feel these are very solid machines made to last up to two decades if well maintained. I feel you guys here have the exception and not the rule. I know this is an older thread but I wish the posters with the various problems listed would update on their mowers status.

 

[fyrflyr18]

Hi Van. Wish I had better news, but my X-320 is headed back to the dealership again. I stored it in the garage all winter. I went out to get it ready for the season, and it wont start. Long story short, no spark. Machine has 43 hours on it, and has been back to dealership 5 times for warranty work!!!

I know JD makes good equipment, but this particular mower is just a problem child. Dealership really doesn't want to discuss buying it back. Neither are they willing to make any concessions on some sort of trade-in.

Any advice?