How to Install Fuel Pump on John Deere Riding Lawn Mower

[@pearsonpaintauto3457]

I like short videos. Mine ran perfectly fine yesterday, but now I'm diagnosing a fuel problem. It has never hesitated, but I have had a couple of backfires when turning the machine off. This is a good starting point since I was unaware of the screen on the pump. Great quick video.

[@247parts]

I hope this was able to get your problem fixed. Any news?

[@pearsonpaintauto3457]

@@247parts it was the fuel pump. I was afraid it might have been the needle solenoid at the bottom of the carb bowl, but it checked out leaving the pump as the culprit.

[@arthicks2566]

Mine backfires too after I shut it off. It's been doing that for awhile. I am going to replace the fuel filter (it's looks dirty inside even though the dealer indicated they replaced it on the Winter service) and I am thinking about the fuel pump too. It is very hard starting when it is cold. I poured a little TruFuel into the carb and it started right up which leads me to believe it's a fuel delivery problem at low rpm cranking speed. It runs fine after it starts.

[@stephenhooper1865]

That was an excellent explanation and demonstration of what and how to replace the fuel pump and filter. Thanks

[@247parts]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@shack6111]

Just a heads up on John Deere D110 fuel pump. They have Removed the two screws that hold on the fuel pump and replaced them with plastic push on pins. You need to use a flat screwdriver and put behind the fuel pump (where the screws used to be) and SLOWLY pry out.

[@247parts]

Good point and thanks for the comment.

[@michaelbright5503]

Great video. Thank you for putting this together. Would you mind explaining this four ports on the sides in and out on top in and out on the bottom? What goes where I know the vacuum goes in the back but I’m not sure how to connect the fuel line to which port, and then the carburetor port. Thank you

[@TheClapper4]

Thank you for a great informative channel. My tractor just stopped like it was out of gas. It took massive use of the choke to keep it running. Sure seems like the fuel pump is the problem

[@247parts]

Could be that or could be that your linkages going form your choke and throttle need to be adjusted. Have you checked this?

[@carenharris863]

Straight to the point. Thank you.

[@247parts]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@TheKingdomC]

Thank you much brother! Changing mine tomorrow. Hope this fixes it 🙏

[@Candoit2]

Great video! Short and to the point! Thank you!!

[@247parts]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@chefadamcsmith]

Great video. You are the man. My mower is all.better now!!!!! Thanks dude.

[@247parts]

Glad I could help and thanks for watching!

[@Alex-dx1tk]

Great video, thanks! Question - how long or how many hours should a fuel pump last for on a John Deere LA145 with regular use cutting one acre?

[@jamesrichardson771]

Well done💥 and well' spoken !!! Thanks 👍

[@OwmyLegItches]

I didnt think to check the screen on the back. Will check your channel for more info. My mower is having trouble staying running. Just over a year old. I think i could have debris in the tank. I was able to drain it fully. Strange that I can blow are into the tank (disconnecting the fuel filter and blowing into the tube), but opening the tank lid then blowing that directions is pretty much impossible. when i do it, some fuel comes out of the open line (where fuel filter is), but the air is SUPER difficult to get through, and im not sure why. I am thinking a large leaf could be covering the hole, explaining why it is blocked in only one direction. I replaced the filter already with no luck. If i disconnect the pump from the filter and pour some fuel into the line (going into the pump), the mower will run until that fuel has burnt out. Also, when the mower is running, no fuel is accumulating in the filter. I really dont want to have to pull the whole tank out, nor do i want to take the carb apart (i have never done it before). Any ideas? (sorry for long post)

[@OwmyLegItches]

About to go replace the pump now. Will post back with results.

[@247parts]

Any update after replacing the pump?

[@OwmyLegItches]

@@247parts pump didn't fix it. Turns out the line/filter needed to be primed. One mouthful of gas later, it's running like a beast.

[@PowerSurgePerf]

Great video! You forgot the second spark plug, right next to the fuel pump though ;-)

[@247parts]

Thank you, but I'm not sure I am following?

[@salmennella5510]

@@247parts in the video you guys say to pull the spark plug wire off to avoid any accidental starting. But you only pull the spark plug wire off the left side and not the one off the right side

[@salazam]

@@salmennella5510 If a 2 cylinder motor is capable of running off just one cylinder, that would be pretty impressive.

[@paulschaffer1281]

Great instructions but is anything different for John Deere D-155 Model ?

[@jonamodeo1584]

Great Job ! thanks for your help...

[@247parts]

Glad I could help and thanks for watching!

[@feb74]

@247Parts Good Morning, I have a D105 John Deere and there are plastic clip/"flat bolt" i tried to pri that out and the flat top busted exposing what looks like tread.. how do those come out it does have "normal bolts" and has never been changed. This unit only has 82 hours. I have relaced most all the maint type things and almost get it to turn over.. Thank you Sir

[@247parts]

From what I al showing you should be able to just remove the three hoses and take the two "normal bolts" out and it should come right off. I'm not sure what you mean with the flat bolts.

[@lizzysanders217]

Do you need to drain the gas tank before changing the pump?

[@billrose2083]

Thanks !! New subscriber here.

[@rickysmith6772]

This for the little guys. The bigger like x724 is in the fuel tank. Gotta remove seat and seat frame and bolt in each wheel well to take off rear fender

[@dennismossner2696]

Hi, Got a 12 year old JD 534 that has been great. Did the maintenance kit on it a month or so ago (oil, fuel, air filters and plugs). After cutting for a while, tractor starts to miss. If I let it cool off for 10 minutes or so it runs fine for awhile again, till it starts all over again. Thought it was a bad new plug and replaced it, and it ran for a couple hours till it all started happening again. Got any ideas?

[@247parts]

Sounds like to me that you may have a bad spark plug coil/wire. I would check these out. Thanks for watching!

[@dennismossner2696]

@@247parts - ended up replacing both coil/spark plug wires. Working like a champ now. Pretty easy to do. You probably saved me an extra $500 repair bill (with pickup & delivery). Thanks so much for your help!

[@lukekincaid946]

Exactly the same thing on my x500. Changed everything out and now it stops all the time. Very little fuel in the filter, so I bought a new one. Didn’t dix it!! If I pull the fuel line off the pump an suck the fuel up to my mouth it will start right up. Seems like it’s not sucking the fuel hard enough. I’ll try what you did. Thanks. Great video too.

[@C4PTAINinsano]

I had this issue. Ended up being a Clogged vent in the top of the fuel cap. Cleaned the cap and used a toothpick to open up the hole in the middle and worked without stopping after.

[@salazam]

@@dennismossner2696 You owe him $500 now. Pay up.

[@DouglasLGandy]

Some JD fuel pumps are held on by 2 plastic clips or push pins. How do those come loose

[@247parts]

Usually you can just gently pry the fuel pump away from then engine and they will pop out. Good question and thanks for watching!

[@icemancometh8679]

I have a JD 160 lawn tractor and thought it had fuel problems so I ordered a new fuel pump. It went around the yard 4 times and quit - now still doesn't get fuel.

[@247parts]

Have you checked all of your fuel lines to see of you have a leak? Have you cleaned the carburetor?

[@icemancometh8679]

@247parts2 You know if I take the fuel line off fuel pump it leaks right out. And if I pour gas in the carburetor it'll run and run. I think it might be my fuel pump. Because I put a new one on and it went around the yard 4 times then quit so I ordered another one and got a refund on the other one.

[@ropeyzkittlez9703]

how do you know if you have the right pressure coming from the engine i supose just buying a new pump would tell ya i had to drain all gas from mine and cleaned my carb and i cant get her to pump gas need to get a pump

[@247parts]

More than likely that will do the trick!

[@billeckhardt8834]

can you comment what are the results of a faulty vacuum driven fuel pump...

[@247parts]

You may have problems with your mower starting and it will definitely run rough because your carburetor will be starving for fuel. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@georgedepper9889]

I hae a JD X360, twin cylinder. Diesel fuel got put in it instead of gas. I've drained the fuel using a siphon using the fuel line prior to the fuel filter. It starts but bogs down then shuts off. Choke it and it starts but does the same thing. Do I need to replace the fuel pump and the fuel filter or just the fuel filter?

[@247parts]

Did anyone try to start the mower when it had diesel in it? You will probably need to pull the tank and clean it, replace the fuel lines, filter and pump. and then also clean the carburetor to be safe.

[@georgedepper9889]

@@247parts Yes they did. I've drained the fuel tank using the fuel line to the fuel filter. I've put fresh fuel in it. It'll start but run for maybe 15-20 seconds then sputter out. If I choke it it'll run for another 15-20 seconds. My plan is to remove the fuel filter, add more fresh gas with SeaFoam in it and see if it'll keep running. If that dosen't work, I'll spray some eather into the carb and see it it keeps running. If that dosen't work, replace the fuel pump and the fuel filter. Sugestions?

[@ellismichael3885]

Need help. JD LX277 Vtwin Kawasaki not getting fuel at filter, at fuel pump, and of course not carb. Replaced fuel filter and fuelpump; checked solenoid shut off below carb bowl, it moves freely and returns when I push it. Suggestions? Thanks

[@salazam]

Make sure your tank has gas in it.

[@John-Mahoney]

My fuel pumps vacuum line is hooked up to a connection on my intake manifold. It doesn’t seem to draw enough vacuum to run the fuel pump… not getting any fuel. Not this is a brand new engine and replaced all the fuel lines back to the tank. Any help would be appreciated.

[@247parts]

Sometimes the issue is the carburetor solenoid. Have you checked this?

[@John-Mahoney]

I hooked the fuel line up to the intake, however this was the connection for a tank breather tube. I ended up having to pull the old dip stick tube off of my old engine and swapping it with the new one. The engine oil dipstick on my old motor had the vacuum line connection on it. Hooked it up and BOOM! We fired up! Thanks

[@kennethramsey6346]

I replaced my fuel pump on my la 100, but it wont pull fuel any suggestions

[@traviswagner9822]

Is this the reason why i always have to pour gas in the whole in order for it to start after sitting for a while?

[@RedFox10200]

It can still start and run with 1 spark plug wire

[@michaelrudman361]

My D105 is not mounted with bolts but with metal caps that do not come off easily. What to do?

[@247parts]

Sometimes you have to get a flay head screwdriver to pry these off.

[@michaelrudman361]

@@247parts Thanks. I figured it out. Two flat head screw drivers inserted between the plastic washer and the plastic engine cowl will pop the clips off. Getting the clip out of the washer for reuse requires pinching the slotted end and pulling the clip out. It requires more force than I could muster to re-insert the clips with my hands. I had to tap them in with a hammer.

[@eldurorapido3512]

My john deere crank but won’t start i check spark plug coil fuell pump etc etc any idea ??

[@247parts]

Carburetor solenoid and ECM is what I would check next.

[@randyberkman117]

After fuel pump changed does the fuel filter fill fully

[@247parts]

The fuel filter will probably not fill all the way up.

[@2k50neil]

why disconnect only one spark plug? The x320 is a twin cylinder.

[@eldurorapido3512]

Hiw I can remove the fuel pump on john deere e110 mine dosent have bolt has like plastic pls let me Know

[@247parts]

Ypu should still be able to remove it by pulling out those plastic keepers.

[@joeconcrete5067]

How do you know when it’s the fuel pump that is the problem of it not starting?

[@247parts]

You can usually tell this if there is no fuel making it's way to the fuel filter. Good question and thanks for watching!

[@ambrosierj]

@@247parts So I thought I had a bad fuel pump as it wasn't sucking any gas, even when putting a short gas line directly into a cup of gasoline. I replaced the fuel pump and it still doesn't suck. What should be the next thing to look at?

[@RBoysMedia]

Unplug the fuel line from the carb… does it spray out?

[@leeburns376]

Does the fuel pump make it run better

[@247parts]

It all depends on if yours is bad or not. But in many cases yes it will make the mower run better. Thanks for watching!

[@feb74]

@@247parts Good Morning, I have a D105 John Deere and there are plastic clip/"flat bolt" i tried to pri that out and the flat top busted exposing what looks like tread.. how do those come out it does have "normal bolts" and has never been changed. This unit only has 82 hours. I have relaced most all the maint type things and almost get it to turn over.. Thank you Sir

[@Baileys.small.engine.repair]

What questions do you have about the fuel pump or filter of a lawn mower I have a pretty good amount of knowledge on those topics no set-in-stone promises I'll know the answer but I most likely will

[@247parts]

If I come up with any I will keep this in mind. Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@Baileys.small.engine.repair]

@@247parts of course!

[@MrThoLuu]

how do you test the fuel pump before buying a new one?

[@bmth477]

What if it doesn't have bolt and it has plastic caps on them?

[@247parts]

These should just be the push in plastic retainers. They can be pried loose with a flat head screw driver but they may be broken once removed and need to be replaced. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@bmth477]

Thank yoy so much for responding I was able to replace it unfortunately my e100 john deere still won't start it only has 25hr and I did my annual maintenance on it amd still won't start any advice?

[@Baileys.small.engine.repair]

@@bmth477 are there any proems or symptoms besides it not starting? I'm here to give you suggestions