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Post by HighCotton on Mar 11, 2021 8:31:35 GMT -5
Not sure what happened. But my 1972 John Deere 110 has taken a bad turn for some reason. She was running and mowing fine and all of the sudden just quit. Flat out shut down! Can't even get the old girl to crank over. So the challenge is on to see if I can figure out and solve the problem with the least amount of money, time and effort. She ain't worth much. But I'd like to see if I can get her to her 50th season!!!  |
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Post by Woody Williams on Mar 11, 2021 10:07:58 GMT -5
If you can get old BMW motorcycles up and purring this should be a piece of cake.
Won’t tyrn over sounds like electrical, but I’m no mechanic..
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Post by genesis273 on Mar 11, 2021 10:11:09 GMT -5
Here's to hoping? Good luck with it. Like Woody said, if you can get those old BMW's going, I have complete confideithat you can get that Deere going.
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on Mar 11, 2021 10:18:10 GMT -5
Check the flywheel. The magnet area wears out or the wire broke. My guess the wire broke. Plus check the ground wire to frame.
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Post by featherduster on Mar 11, 2021 10:43:23 GMT -5
COTTON in case you were not aware of this they manufacture those lawn tractors new.
Or is that stubborn DUTCH thing that keeps you going.
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Post by Sasquatch on Mar 11, 2021 12:58:30 GMT -5
Usually when people say about cars, "They don't make em like they used to, " I think "Thank the Lord!"
However, there must be something to that saying with lawn mowers.
I had a John Deere rider for 8 years. I mowed 2 3/4 acres. Kept the oil changed. Sharpened the blades. On the 8th summer it was running but the engine smoked so bad you couldn't see. Numerous repairs over those 8 years. I've had a cub cadet since, and it's performance has been similar.
I can't in my wildest dreams imagine either of them making it 50 years! Congrats! My uncle was the same way, using the same mower he rode off of the Mayflower. Amazing.
Sounds like something simple! Good luck!
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Post by oldhoyt on Mar 11, 2021 13:11:48 GMT -5
I would put 12 volts directly to the starter. If it turns over, it would appear you have electrical issues between the starter and the ignition. Check all ground wires, and all other connections for that matter. A machine of that vintage may not have safety switches, but if it does, those can be checked as well. I'm guessing you have a volt meter.
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Post by jman46151 on Mar 11, 2021 14:20:56 GMT -5
I think the real question is why are you mowing already? I probably still have weeks before I will need to mow.
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on Mar 11, 2021 14:23:12 GMT -5
I just check my rider because I will need to use it very soon. Darn grass is already growing. Walked the yard yesterday and removed branches and a couple rocks.
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Post by scrub-buster on Mar 11, 2021 14:30:13 GMT -5
Out of gas?😁
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Post by omegahunter on Mar 11, 2021 14:38:31 GMT -5
I would put 12 volts directly to the starter. If it turns over, it would appear you have electrical issues between the starter and the ignition. Check all ground wires, and all other connections for that matter. A machine of that vintage may not have safety switches, but if it does, those can be checked as well. I'm guessing you have a volt meter. @highcotton (wasn't that supposed to tag HC?) The only safety switch I can remember on a 110 is the neutral-start switch where you have to push the shifter forward in neutral to disengage a ground to the switch. So check that, switch, and wires to starter. |
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Post by HighCotton on Mar 11, 2021 16:50:40 GMT -5
COTTON in case you were not aware of this they manufacture those lawn tractors new. Or is that stubborn DUTCH thing that keeps you going. Ja!!! I mean Yeah!!! And that same part of me wants to see if I can get her going without putting another dime into her!!! |
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Post by HighCotton on Mar 11, 2021 16:52:16 GMT -5
I think the real question is why are you mowing already? I probably still have weeks before I will need to mow. You make a good point! I just had to get her checked out while I have a little time on the homefront, before heading out on the next crazy job sites. |
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Post by HighCotton on Mar 11, 2021 16:54:07 GMT -5
So far, I've jumped to the starter and she'll crank over.
That's a good sign for a "start!"
Now to start tracing electrical, wiring, switches, solenoid...
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Post by dbd870 on Mar 11, 2021 17:02:40 GMT -5
I had the same one. Finally let it die a few years back
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Post by HighCotton on Mar 11, 2021 17:04:39 GMT -5
I had the same one. Finally let it die a few years back Got any spare parts laying around!?!? |
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Post by dbd870 on Mar 11, 2021 17:05:42 GMT -5
No, when sold the house got rid of a ton of stuff
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Post by deadeer on Mar 11, 2021 17:19:40 GMT -5
I think the real question is why are you mowing already? I probably still have weeks before I will need to mow. No kidding. The snow piles just finished melting yesterday at our house! |
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Post by 36fan on Mar 11, 2021 17:49:59 GMT -5
Start simple. If the battery cables on tight? How's the ground? Corrosion on the terminal?
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Post by scrub-buster on Mar 11, 2021 19:03:27 GMT -5
Does it have a safety cut off switch on the seat?
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