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You are a lifesaver. It stopped in the middle of 4 acres. There was no way I was going to be able to get it out of there on my own. I am sending your video to all the ladies I know. Thank you so much

This video is pure gold. If you know. You know.

Excellent.... Straight to the point of matter, and no BS. A lot of people that do this type of thing to help others, can learn A LOT from your presentation. Excellent!!!

quick tip from a JD tech: while trouble shooting or in general you can start your lawnmower with no weight on the seat as long as the parking brake is engaged. helps when checking multiple safety and power points throughout the ignition system.

Thank you, thank you , Thank You!!! Never in a million years would I have known to check the break safety connection. Mine was loaded with gunk and I got no start. After cleaning it, it started like a charm😁 I also checked every part you showed in the video. Saved me $hundreds. May God continue to bless you and use you to bless others! Thanks Calvin

Wow, thank you. As an older single woman trouble-shooting my "crank but won't start" JD L120, this video gives me step by step things to check. I like your delivery, too. Just so dang clear, and good video technique to show what we're supposed to look for. Appreciate it, man.

You helped me SO MUCH. I pulled the fuse, it looked fine but I held it up to the light and there was a SMALL hairline crack. Sure enough, that did the trick. Thank you.

Wow!! You helped me fix my mower. The switch that the brake pushes in was off the bracket. I didn’t know it had that switch till I saw your video. Thank you!!

Thanks for the great video Jim ! After mowing my front yard this weekend, my 19 yo JD L110 wouldn't start when I started to mow the backyard, found your video and did the checks you suggested and it was my fuse and the brake safety switch had dislodged out of the bracket. Put in a new fuse and put the switch back in and was good to go !!

I unplugged and repluged everything, and moved and cleaned the stuff... my mower had went from fine to dead... the this youtube video got it working again! Thank you very much.

My grandfather has one of these and he passed away so I want to keep it in the family. I will use this video today and see if i can get it to start. God bless and I'll keep you posted!

My lawn tractor, pretty much just like yours, was running fine today. Stopped in the middle of the yard to do something, hopped back on to start it, and it just clicked. Battery had plenty of juice. Watched your video, simply jiggled every electrical connection you mentioned and made sure it was tight, and later it started. I still don’t know which one was loose, but you helped get something reconnected and ultimately helped the engine start. Thank you very much!

So much value in one video. Thank you sir. About to work on neighbor’s e120

Fan-freakin-tastic video!!! Thank you VERY much! Out of the blue, I'm mowing my lawn last Saturday, and my

Thanx- checked fuse-ok, checked battery-ok then checked the springs under the seat-they looked good but I wiped them off and it started right up!. thanx againJim.

I’m so thankful that I found you! I have been working on my John Deere 120 so has my nephew he got it started but it would not start again%. I watch this video last night went out this morning cleaned the safety switch that goes to the clutch (I think) and first try it started right up! I was able to mow everything. So thank you thank you thank you!

Owned my John deer for 5 years. Done the oil changes and all. After every winter I have a hard time starting it. I’m sitting on it with the break on, not pushed in. This year I flooded my engine. So I you tube things you can do to help start it. For 5 years I have not been pressing in the break while starting. So I went back out there and did that. It started on the first try 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ Thanks to this video for helping me out. When I bought the machine they never told me to do that when starting. God bless

I just changed a gasket on mine and it wouldn't start after.... I watched this video to only realize, I forgot to plug back in the spark plug! LOL Thank you for being clear and detailed with all things to check! I learned alot

THANKS! I got her up n running! She’s an old 120 but deserved to run alittle longer and I feel like I understand it much better now. Feels good. 🙏🏻❤️

Excellent video. Very clearly presented. Simple, step by step, not rushed and very methodical. I'm in Brisbane Australia. Thanks.

Thank YOU! Was having issues and followed your recommendations. It was the fuse. Cleaned it and it started back up. Will be buying a new one, just in case.

I really appreciate your video. I have a JD S120 that ran like a charm until this past August. It started acting up and wouldn't run for anything, spitting and sputtering and even was hard to start. I took it into a shop and $85 later they told me it ran great. I took it home and about a week later it was back to where it was before. I didn't plan to take it back to them so I read online where I should check the air filter and the plugs. I replaced all three and it ran great FOR ABOUT A MONTH! I was ready go buy a new fuel pump when I ran across your video. Before I blew those ports out back by the fill cap I tried to start it again. The engine would turn over but it wouldn't stay running even if I help the throttle bar up as far as it would go. So I blew out those two ports in the back then got on the mower and tried to start it again. It kicked off nd even in low throttle it stayed running! So I took it out and engaged the blades and it styed running even when I lowered the throttle. I also don't why it fixed it but it doesn't matter because it saved me some time and money because the next stop was another repair shop. Now it sits in my garage waiting for Spring when I mow again! I live in SE Pa. and the grass isn't growing right now. Thank you very much and have a wonderful Christmas.

Thank you so much for this video. I own the same mower and love that as a woman this mower is so user friendly. I’ve changed just about everything on this mower and it’s nice to have videos like this to learn more and always have it as a reference. Pulled my battery out and currently charging it. Was completely dead. However we have had this mower since 2017. We shall wait and see.

Dude the brake lever safety mechanism. Thank you so much. I have been going f*****g crazy the last week replacing the battery, solenoid, starter etc. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Even though I have a dixon riding mower for 16 years I am still learning something new thank you mr.jim.

My John Deere just quit on me. I watch your video and fixed it per your instructions. Very simple and quick. Thank you

Thank you for this straightforward video. Bc of it, I figured out my L110 had a blown fuse. I had already replaced the battery solenoid and spark plug, but this video got me thinking about the fuse. Much appreciated!

I like the way you speak softly and take your time instead of talking so fast like everybody can understand s*** 100 miles an hour

Thank you so much! With this video I got my old but new to me mower going and driving Every other video was too fast or not informative. ❤❤

A flippen - mazing!!! Ur first few sentences helped me fix my lawn mower. I ran out of gas with blades on. So i put gas in it and it didn’t start. Darn thing had me charging my battery….. as soon as u said blades off i knew……thanks bud!!!

Thank you for posting your DIY videos. This particular video has helped me to eliminate all the possibilities to why my mower wasn't turning over at all. However, the problem that I found wasn't in any videos that I have found, it turned out to be a grounded wire connected to the lights. Apparently, while opening the hood, the wire harness leading to the lights had become impinged in the latch exposing bare wires, resulting in a ground. Even though your video didn't cover this possibility, it did help me to solve my problem.

I checked everything in that video but the fuse. Quick swap out and I’m back in business. Thank you sir.

I love how the dog magically appears!

All this tips are a nice list that i need to check. Won't even make a click this season. 2years old. i'll run through all these. Thank you.

I just used your vid to troubleshoot my issue this morning (safety switch under the seat worked itself loose). Thank you, Sir!

I've checked a few of these and there are some that I haven't. I'm hoping it will be one of them and I won't have to go further than that. This is the kind of video I've been looking for. Thanks.

Great video. Wasn't fancy, wasn't sexy. Just some good basic useful information, right to the point.

I really appreciate your information on this mower . I’m going to check out noises when engine is running and unsure what to check. Thanks again!

Your first tip saved me a call to my father-in- for help-- Thank you!

thank you man, i went to charge the battery and took it to autozone to check if it was and thanks to your video, i found out that it was the fuse

Many thanks! I was stumped why my LA135 would not start. FUSE! I didnt even know it had a fuse. Appreciate your help so much. The fuse was 75 cents.

You gave good examples and very details. Thanks for sharing.

Dude you saved my life. Mine was in reverse!! Wouldn't start THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Saved me at least $300 on my E160. Much appreciation.

Thank you for taking the time to make & upload this video. Saved me lots of time & $$. It was just the 20amp fuse.

I watched all of his videos and I think he was really educational because I know every thing about them.

I appreciate the time you devoted to this video Your mower looks like new

25 years riding tractors mowers, this is gonna be is a little too basic for an old hand like me. WAIT, WHAT? Freaking blade was engaged?!? Son of a… Great vid, THANKS!

Thanks. One thing to add would be moisture. Apparently after going through each thing you mentioned, it was moisture in the engine from all the rain, humidity and dew we’ve been having in my area. Once it dried out it fired up on the first turn, whereas it was starting up, but not turning over until it dried out.

Love how you explain slowly and demonstrate the how to, especially for us women folk. This is not in our DNA! 😊 and totally greek to us.

Thanks, turned out to be a blown fuse. Video helped me imensesly.....

Thank you for this. I used a multimeter per your suggestion and found the battery needed a charge. Must have left the key on.

Thanks so much for this, saved me a trip and some money (brake cut off switch out of place)

Just above the fuel filter he pointed out, is the fuel pump. It has 3 ports on it that the hoses connect to. That could also be clogged. Plenty of videos to show you how to check how the fuel gets pulled from the gas tank to the engine and whether your filter or pump is clogged. Just simple stuff to check. It can get more involved with the carburetor/jetting/float bowl if everything else is flowing properly.

Great video. The one thing I didn’t know about is the fuse you pointed out. That fuse caught my eye when I was going to replace my battery. I had know idea it was there until that moment. Now I know to check it if the engine will not turn over.

I have a Sabre (farmed-out to Scott(?)) branded as John Deere. I’m concerned that it might be my brake safety switch. Thanks for showing that part to us!

An amazing informative easy demonstration. Thank you Jim my mower is now working For any problems in the future I have subscribed. Thank you 😊 God Bless you and yours

You can also start mower while off of it if the brake is locked down

I just fixed mine by myself. I had a guy put on new battery, spark plut and filters. Still wouldn't start. I watched a youtube video. The gas cap has a hole in it. Take off the cap and the rubber liner had 3 holes in it. The liner will pop out. I cleaned all four holes and put it back on and it fired right back up. Wow. I couldn't believe a gas cap could stop a mower from starting. But it was a free fix.

Video helped me start my new John Deere that wouldn’t start. Success!

Hi Jim....nice video.... Great info....It can be something simple that everyone can overlook....tks for sharing.....Take care

Thank you so much for the video, who knew a fuse could turn your mower into a paper weight. Fixed it lol

Thanks you so much. My switch wasn't in place for the clutch to engage it. Very big help.

Jim, so glad I've come across your channel. My D110 has been working great until this past week. It simply shut down while I was mowing, and would not restart. I let it sit for a while and it started right up and runs strong, but dies again within a couple minutes. Repeated this multiple times. Starts quick, runs well and dies. Everything you've shown in this video seems not to apply.

This is a perfect concise video…turned out it was our fuse! Thanks for a great, informative video!

Thanks for this. Like an idiot, I pulled out the multi-meter and was getting ready to dig in (mainly to check if the PTO lockout was loose again, which was a problem the day I bought this thing... ) and of course it was something simple like, leaving it in reverse after I parked it last year 😂🤣😂🤣, I'm an oil change and tank of gas away from mowing my first time this year.

Thank you Jim… your video saved me $200…. Thank you

Great video. Don't switch fuel line hoses by the carb. It won't start if you put one on the wrong line.

Nice video, I learned a number of things. My new (3 months) S120 was fine. I was mowing and stopped, emptied the bags and now it will not start. I turn the key and nothing. Checked all the stuff, the lights and all come on, it shows the gas is full, but I turn the key and nothing. Had to push it back to the shop (taking a few rests along the way). Guess I will be calling John Deer.

Thanks for the checklist. Determined it's the starter. Heard the noise. Now to find a remove and replace the starter video.

Third video’s a charm. I haven’t fixed it yet but this video is a great start, thank you!

Thank you very much, this was helpful. Nice hat, my wife just bought me one like that.

Good video Jim. I tried all those things but it still would not start. I opened up the air filter box and sprayed carb cleaner down the hole and still nothing. So I decided to see if fuel was reaching the carb so I disconnected the gas line at the carb and turned over the engine to see if gas would squirt out. And guess what, it did, and not only that but the darn thing started, with me holding on to the gas line. After that I plugged it back in and it started again. I'm not sure why but it works now.

Brake pedal switch mechanism was disconnected from it's bracket. Once re-positioned brake pedal switch into it's bracket, cranked right up. I would have never found this it not for your helpful video. BIG thanks.

Always the safety switch. Thanks Jim!

Nice video and helpful. Turns out it was the brake switch sticking. Thanks.

Thank you sir . - nice instruction- on some kohler engines you don’t thread in the dipstick to check the oil level , on a Briggs if it has too much oil it can blow a cloud of blue smoke when you start it - if the mower has an electric clutch for the more deck it won’t start if it is pulled out

Well you overlooked the pto engagement switch, they become miss-aligned or otherwise out of position , causing no start condition when pto lever is disengaged . Dont know what the fix is yet , still working on it . Other wise you did a good job covering the subject. Thank you for sharing .

It was a $1 20amp fuse you lovely, lovely man! Thank you so much!

Thanks Jim. Got mine started.

Thanks for the tips. I was able to get my lawn mower going again after checking a few of these things. I think it had too much dust etc. in the switch for the clutch. Thanks!!

Should never start it with the transaxle set in neutral Also it will not start if fuel cap is not venting & if valve clearances are off,good video 👍

thank you so much… i just seen the fuse was blown. i just assumed it was for the lights or something ha. still didn’t know it was blown but I do now Ty .… can honestly say you are the first you tube video IVE EVER kept watching after i figured out the issue , and i did immediately or I’m sure this is it . let’s hope it’s all that’s wrong . going to go get a fuse. I’ll be back ..

Thank you, you saved me some trouble and I really appreciate it !

good informative some things i didn't know about my john Deere

Hey Jim thanks for the tips, my 160 will not start unless you jump the solenoid so hopefully that lower switch you bare talking about is bad, and by the way absolutely love your hat🇺🇲

Very informative video for anyone who is DIY otherwise go to the dealer

Thank you for the video. A great help for non startup isues.

Best checklist! helped us find a dead mouse in the engine!

Thanks for the video. When I removed the fuel filter no fuel came out of the fuel line. When I removed the gas cap, fuel came gushing out of line. So probably a blockage. And Last year engine would not start because my head gasket leak was putting too much oil in cylinder and fouling up the spark plug.

Thank you your video was great I had no idea that switch for the pedal was there I pulled it apart it was a little corroded sprayed some QD electric cleaner on it plugged it back in and it fired right off thank you again

Thanks Jim for the troubleshooting, I have an S100 (2022) I went through all of the steps, there also seems to be a sensor on the Forward/Reverse pedals , if it is stuck in 'reverse' mode it will not start

thanks for this - yup it was the 20 amp fuse

Was hoping for solenoid or starter testing. But good through checklist prior to it. Thanks!

Mine was in reverse. Thanks dude!

So I noticed that after I turned my mower off, it sounded like a clicking or vibrating noise coming from the engine. I wiggled the starter cable and it stopped. Now I'm trying to start it back and it acts as if it's dead. The battery isn't dead and my fuse is good. I'm wondering if it's something to do with the starter.

Some great key things to make a note of, Jim. The other things you mentioned could also be used in troubleshooting my motorcycle. Keep up the good work. Thanks, bro!

Thank you sir, never knew that fuse was even there. Sure enough it was bad. Replaced and it started right up 😁. D105