John Deere Rx75 Lawnmower Problem?
Casey v asked:
I’mm working on this lawnmower for a friend, and just wanted to gather a little information before I start. It has the 9hp Kawasaki balanced engine with the cast iron cylinder OHV and electric start. I dont have a manual. The lawnmower doesnt start and has sat for two years. They have replaced the battery numerous times. Also, the starter was recently replaced along with the switch. The problem is definitly electrical/charging related. Heres what I’m going to do. Tell me if you have any other ideas or if you’ve had problems similar. Thank you.
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I’mm working on this lawnmower for a friend, and just wanted to gather a little information before I start. It has the 9hp Kawasaki balanced engine with the cast iron cylinder OHV and electric start. I dont have a manual. The lawnmower doesnt start and has sat for two years. They have replaced the battery numerous times. Also, the starter was recently replaced along with the switch. The problem is definitly electrical/charging related. Heres what I’m going to do. Tell me if you have any other ideas or if you’ve had problems similar. Thank you.
- Change the Oil and Filter
- Siphon out the Gas from the Tank
- Change the Spark Plug
- Replace the Battery
- Clean all Electrical Connections and Safety Switches
- Check the condition of the Belts
- Clean the Carb
- Sea Foam the Engine
- TEST THE STATOR (I believe this is the problem)
What do you think?
July 20th, 2010 at 11:48 am
The seafoam is a good idea(most people don’t want to mess with the carb)It looks like you covered all the bases.Except compression test which you will see if there is a problem when you change the spark plug.I’d try the seafoam before rebuilding the carb.It might save some time. paulofhouston
July 21st, 2010 at 7:56 am
Sounds like a good game plan, I would make sure to clean the carb. as it has set for two years and probably full of gunky fuel. Go to following website for the engine.
Might give you good info. RoeB
July 23rd, 2010 at 6:45 am
This might sound a wee bit silly but, is the blade engaged? John D