There is perhaps no more iconic brand for lawn equipment than John Deere, but the brand’s legendary lawnmowers aren’t flawless, according to owners.
Just about everyone knows the name John Deere, a brand recognized for making quality and durable equipment; even still, the brand is not absolved of the common nagging problems that plague owners who buy its lawn mowers. Internet forums like Just Answer and Reddit highlight the typical challenges one might face, as well as recommending steps to prevent the avoidable, while explaining what signs to watch out for when it comes to larger, more serious breakdowns. The most common complaints involve engine stalling, hard starting, electrical or safety-switch failures, and issues with the Power Take-Off (PTO), the system that engages the mower blades or deck.
For example, one Reddit post mentioned that their John Deere S130 would shut off after only 10 minutes of mowing and needed to cool off for 30 minutes before it would run again. A Just Answer user asked why their lawnmower engine dies when releasing the brake pedal. These problems are often traced back to weak points such as fuel delivery components, carburetor varnish, safety interlock misalignment, wiring wear, overheating, and worn drive belts. Many of these are DIY-repairable for the most part, but others may require expert diagnostics, especially intermittent electrical faults or PTO clutch failures.Common problems and DIY repairs
Probably the most talked about problem with John Deere lawn mowers is engine stalling (shutdowns). A heat-soak shutdown is when the mower’s engine automatically shuts down and won’t restart until it has had enough time to cool off.
