Free John Deere LX188 lawn tractor fuel system overhaul to get running (bad aftermarket carb!)
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I got this John Deere LX188 lawn tractor for free last year and I finally got around to it. Turns out, all it needs is a fuel pump, fuel line, and tank grommet to get it running again! It also needs belts which we'll cover in part 2. - Авто та транспорт
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Had the exact same problem of overflowing carb. Ya gotta watch those after market carbs! Great little mower when its running right, but a nightmare to work on. Thanks for sharing the pain and pleasure of this repair.
You are exactly right. Runs great until it doesn't and then it's a pain to fix!
Was very happy to see you push it out of the shop , I keep two fie ext and water hose with spray nozzle ready at all times
Can’t be safe enough, please be careful 😊
This is my go to tractor. (mine is a LX178) I saved it 9 years ago. Thanks for the fun Ellis.
Thanks for watching Bruce! Part 2 to come... The parts LX178 in the video has helped save this tractor and a couple others too!
@@EllisMowersandmore Right on eh
I had to smile and sympathies all the way thru this, I have an LX178 which has the same style carb and fuel pump as this, the other day mine started dumping fuel out of the carb so I immediately suspected something in the carb needle and seat area (original 1996 oem carb) took it apart and found the plastic tab on the float that pushes on the needle cracked. Could not find a replacement float at a reasonable price so bought a clone carb off amazon. Same problem leaking fuel, in the meantime I noticed fuel pump leaking so replaced it. fussed with the new carb needle and seat, never could get it to stop leaking. Put the old original carb back on but used the float from the new carb. Bingo all is well. As it turns out the Amazon carb that I stole the float from was still cheaper than buying just a replacement float. Reading Amazon reviews a number of ratings of 1 star because no matter what they leaked, ie bad needle or seat.
An aftermarket carb was the only thing that fixed an LX279 I did a couple years ago. I thought this would do the same. Carb issues on these are hard to fix, thanks for sharing your experience!
Thanks for mentioning the spacer behind the fuel pump. I didn't notice it when I took the old one off my LX178. Blew out a new pump in two minutes and I couldn't figure out why fuel was pouring out the top of the carb. No other video I've watched mentioned it. Thank you for ending my two week headache.
I made that same mistake on a previous machine, glad I was able to help!
Ive been lucky Casey , only got one bad after market 4 cycle bad carb and one bad two cycle carb - so far ......When I was working on them I ordered from Amazon with free returns - best way as far I can say to order a Carb .
I usually just eat the costs and use the jets, seals, bowl and other parts on other carbs if compatible. I also ordered this carb last year anticipating I was going to fix it sooner rather than I did so I'm past the return window unfortunately.
the old john deere 160, hydro 165, 170, hydro 175, 180, and hydro 185's all have nice heavy duty fiberglass hoods that you can modify to work on these. i have done it several times since the plastic hoods are junk. If you run across an old parts machine (the ones i listed) with a hood, save it just for this occasion!
I'm working on a 178 right now , I also ordered a carb with reservations because it's aftermarket, and a lot of reviews complained about carb over filling . If I have to use the old carb, I'll have to steal some parts off the new one because whoever worked on it messed it up . Good job . Also, where I live and you run a shop , all safety interlock switches have to be hooked up and working when it leaves !!!
Hopefully there are similar enough parts for you to be able to use on the new carb, they are usually built slightly different than OEM (probably patent related). Anything I do with the safeties I advertise when I sell the machine or at the very least tell the buyer upon arrival.
I went through the new carb and found the float would have overflowed , so I adjusted it and checked everything out. One problem I'm having is the choke sticking and won't come back when you throttle back . Have you had that problem and have you adjusted one before?
My mower is an lx188 it did the same thing. Overflowed for a minute but then it stopped. Has the surging issue still
Some nice work on this lx188 looks like the original carb fixed this issue with the fuel leaking , must have been a badly assembled carb that is defective. I wish those John deere hoods were more durable and not break off of them now
Great video! I followed it step by step to replace my carburetor, except for the linkage in the back, I could not connect it as you showed, so I removed the nut at the bottom of the lever and was able to connect it.
Awesome, thanks for watching! The linkages are a little tricky to get on as the radiator fan shroud can get in the way.
Thanks for the video thank got it was just the carb! Only problem I had putting the spring on lol
I’ve used more fuel hose in the last couple of years than I have in 10 years, it’s just gets hard and cracks or stops up on the inside
Fuel caps the rubber seal breaks and falls in tank also
Very common problems
I unbolt the linkage bracket and leave the links on so you don't have to mess with the wires and springs
Good job, Casey, One thing that I recommend on these older riders is to add an in-line fuel shutoff just in case there are leak issues. (especially if you are already rebuilding the fuel line as you did here) It is a lot quicker than searching for a clamp or vise grips to stop the flow. The blades didn't sound like they were up to speed but that may be a belt issue. On the donor LX178, do you know if the ignition module/switch is good? I have had to replace this on my 178 with another used part and it acts like it is going out as well. These are about $300 from Deere and of course, these mowers aren't worth pricy parts like that. As you know I'm just about 40 mins away so let me know and I can come harvest the part if you would prefer. Thanks. (Tom in Hillsborough)
Hey Tom yes I sometimes will put a shutoff on mowers but I've had some of the shutoffs leak and since this is a fuel pump engine I decided not to on this one since these can be very finicky with fuel. I'll check on my donor 178 but I'm pretty sure it does not have the ignition switch. I bought it off a small engine shop and I bet he got it knowing their value! I don't think I had the throttle set right, I learned you have to adjust the whole throttle plate assembly to get to to be the right speed.
Great job and video , my friend. Maybe you could locate a hood or maybe make other model work so, so :) Take care and thank you for sharing your journey, God is good :)
yup I leave the linkage connected
To anyone...I have a J.D LX178. Was running at end of last season. This season will start, but then cut out after 2-5 seconds. Probably needs a new belt as well as battery. Probably not experienced enough to diy. Burns a little oil. Is this worth having someone repair? Guessing may need a new carb and fuel pump. Probably not looking to spend over $400 or so.
You probably need a good carb clean on it. These mowers will run forever but the liquid cooled engines are so tricky to get running good again once they have trouble.
I'm definitely no expert on mower repair, however, I was wondering if the carburetor studs couldn't be backed out to allow easier removal of the carburetor?
Not sure, they probably could have when new but after nearly 30 years they're not coming out. Some people remove the radiator to access but once you figure it out it isn't too bad.
My LX188 surges at idel but has great power and no surge on full. Any ideas?
Those should have an adjustable jet, May just need to screw it out a little bit.
Yo yo great video mate
Thanks Mick! Hope you've been doing well and are enjoying the new dog!
@@EllisMowersandmore all good this end mate .. yeah the new pup is a joy..
Hi Casey, Has that Amazon fuel pump failed yet? I want to get one but heard they don't last long
Not to my knowledge. Sold it a few months ago and hasn't come back.
I’ve not had a problem but watch out using the fuel hose
Get stens or gates
I take you old Is carburetor how much you wont for it??
I kept the original carb on this machine.
@@EllisMowersandmore oh ok
A bad carb 😡🤬 the actual Kawasaki carb is a high dollar 💵 piece of of engine parts I've got to replace the p.t.o oil seal on mine craftsman limb chipper leaf shredder
Yes Robert I was trying to stay ahead of the game since a carb fixed the LX279 last year this time it bit me! I was able to get the original carb to work which was the most ideal situation anyways.
@@EllisMowersandmore that is the truth about the carb being a original one for some reason a after market one May not let the engine be at it's best as in the case of the Kohler engine on my j.d Lt 133 as was told to me by my shop now I have to get the right oil seal for the 5 h.p Briggs and Stratton engine in the limb chipper leaf shredder
I have a john deere lx188
bad carb send it back get your $20.00 back on it.
I would but it was bought nearly a year ago.
Just use parts of it and don’t waste your time
Promo sm
Too much talking.
Get to the point