How do you start a John Deere l100?

How do you start a John Deere l100?

Turn the key to the start position for up to 5 seconds. Turn the key all the way to the right for no longer than 5 seconds. Release the key after 5 seconds if the engine doesn’t start, wait 10 seconds, then turn the key to the start position for another 5 seconds. Repeat this process until the engine starts.

How do you engage a John Deere lawn mower?

How to Engage Lawn Mower Blades on a John Deere

1. Turn the key to the “on” position, advance the throttle to half speed and allow the engine to warm up for 2 minutes.
2. Lower the mower to the desired cutting height.
3. Engage the mower blades; push the lever to the right of the steering wheel all the way forward.

Why is my riding mower not cutting?

A worn or broken drive belt won’t spin the cutting blades so your mower won’t cut the grass. A worn blade belt can also cause mower deck vibration or uneven cuts. Examine the blade belt regularly and replace it if it’s worn or broken.

Should your mower deck be level?

Level the mower deck to ensure grass cutting height is even across the width of the deck. This will help ensure a smooth and seamless side-by-side blend between each row of freshly cut grass.

What happens if lawn mower blades are not balanced?

A blade typically becomes unbalanced in the sharpening process when you grind more metal off one side than the other. Mower blades are spinning 4000 RPMs. An unbalanced blade spinning that fast will cause a significant amount of vibration, which will put stress on yout blade shaft, spindle, and even the engine.

How sharp should mower blades be?

Work in one direction only; blades usually have an angle of 45 degrees. Blades should be sharp like scissors, not like a knife. A knife edge will get dull much faster.

Do you need to balance new mower blades?

Yes you can sharpen a mower blade without removing it, so long as it is not badly damaged or worn. Best practice is to remove the blade from the mower, sharpen and then balance it. Sharpening the blade on the mower runs the risk of unbalancing the blade which will cause the whole mower to vibrate.