Why does my John Deere mower keep blowing fuses?

Why does my John Deere mower keep blowing fuses?

If your John Deere L110 lawn tractor won’t start or if it tries to start but repeatedly blows fuses, the problem is likely a faulty starter or starter wires. If you can’t see anything when you check the wires, the problem may be internal to the starter. Remove the starter and have it tested by a John Deere dealer.

Where is the fuse on a John Deere riding mower?

A John Deere mower employs a 20 amp fuse in the battery circuit for protection of the mower’s electrical circuitry. Raise the hood and locate the fuse next to the battery on the left side of the mower. Remove the fuse with a pair of pliers and look through the clear plastic for a metal strip.

How do I know if my electric PTO clutch is bad?

“Normally” when a clutch is going bad it will start to show when you engage the PTO. A common symptom would be for the clutch to be slow to engage if it’s been running for a while and is hot. Once engaged they usually stay engaged until you shut them off.

How can you tell when a fuse is bad?

Remove the fuse from its holder. In some cases you may need a small screwdriver to unscrew the fuse holder cap. Look at the fuse wire. If there is a visible gap in the wire or a dark or metallic smear inside the glass then the fuse is blown and needs to be replaced.

How do you know if the ignition switch is bad on a riding lawn mower?

To check your ignition switch, you can use an ohmmeter to see if there is any connection between the “S” and “B” terminals. If there isn’t any, the ignition switch is your problem and you will need to replace it to get your mower running properly again.

Why does my riding lawn mower shut off when I engage the blades?

The pulleys in your lawn tractor are driven by the drive belt, and turn the spindles. If a pulley doesn’t spin freely, it can cause the engine to die when the blades are engaged. If a pulley doesn’t spin freely, it can cause the engine to die when the blades are engaged.

Why does my PTO keep turning off?

@mattk ,Matt, Something as simple as a low battery/bad connection or not charging could cause this. Possibly bad seat/reversing safety switch, faulty/loose wire/plug to clutch/PTO/switch, clutch faulty. Trouble shooting/parts/manual links below may help.

What happens if the battery fuse blows?

Signs that you have a blown battery fuse varies from car to car but narrowing these symptoms down, we have these: Engine won’t crank or start properly. Headlights and other lights are not working properly. You smell burning plastic or electrical insulation.