discussion   |   photos   |   email   |   myProfile   |   home          Login Now | Sign Up


Forum Index

Utility ATV
  All Terrain Vehicles
  John Deere Gator
  Mule Utility Vehicles
Cars
  All Brands
  Audi VW
  BMW
  Car Tires and Maintenance
  Chrysler
  Exotic, Sports, Racing
  Ford Cars
  General Motors
  Honda
  Hyundai
  Mercedes
  News
  Nissan
  Subaru
  SUV and Trucks
  Toyota Cars
Trucks Trailers
  Chevy Pickup Trucks
  Dodge Pickup Trucks
  Ford Pickup Trucks
  Toyota Pickup Trucks
Home Building
  Alternate Electric Energy
  Barns Pole Barns
  Buying Ranch Farm Acreage
  Carpentry
  Contractors
  Electric
  Excavation
  Moldings Finish Trim
  Other Home Building
  Pellet Stoves
  Plumbing
  Wood Stoves
Tools
  Electirc Power Tools
  Gas Power Tools
  Generators
  Shop Tools
  Techniques Howto
Landscape
  Flowers Shrubs Garden
  Golf Course Maintenance
  Irrigation Systems
  Landscape Design
  Landscape Lighting
  Landscape Maintenance
  Lawn, Turf, and Grass
  Vegetable Gardening
Current Events Health Happiness
  Current Events
  Dogs and other Pets
  Electronics And Computers
  Food
  Health
  Just For Fun Off Topic
  Movies Music Games
  Personal Finance Investme
  Sports Outdoors


New As Posted | Active Subjects



Click to Post a New Message!

Discussion Boards > Active Subjects > Messages as Posted > John Deere Gator Forum

Page [ 1 ] |
Reply | Pop Up Window Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo
 04-26-2012, 18:28 Post: 183358
spyder



View my Photos

View my Photos  Pics
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: East of Taihape, New Zealand
TractorPoint Premium Member -- 5 Tractors = Very Frequent Poster
Posts: 78

2 Filter by User
  John Deere Gator Carburettor problem

Hi all, wonder if anybody here can help.
My 6X4 Gator, when I bought it had done just 2018 hours, but was in very bad shape. I totally stripped it, got rid of all the rust, repaired the seized engine (Kawasaki FD620D), rewired it and at that time replaced the needle valve and float in the carburettor.

One hundred hours later, fuel started pouring out of the vent which comes out of the top of the float bowl. I have taken the carb off and cleaned it thoroughly - no difference. Another inspection showed that the float seemed to be tilting much further than it should to shut off the fuel. The needle valve has no wear. Needing to use the Gator, I fabricated a small brass clip with a hump on it that fitted onto the float where it makes contact with the needle valve, thus making the fuel shut off sooner. This worked fine for several weeks of daily use, but now it has started to intermittently leak fuel once more. My temporary fix is still in place.

Has anybody else had this problem? Could the valve seat be loose in the carburettor body? Do I need to replace the carb body?






Reply to PostReply | Quote Post Reply to PostQuote Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo




Bookmarks: Digg It | Del.icio.us |
 04-30-2012, 12:09 Post: 183399
gatoraider



Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Maryland
TractorPoint Premium Member -- 5 Tractors = Very Frequent Poster
Posts: 536
  John Deere Gator Carburettor problem

I think you need a carb needle. They have a small extension on the top of them and this wears down after time through abrasion with the tab on the float. It is a fairly common problem with higher hour machines. I know you said you had a spacer on the float, that could possibly be askew and binding the needle.






Reply to PostReply | Quote Post Reply to PostQuote Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo




Bookmarks: Digg It | Del.icio.us |
 04-30-2012, 15:49 Post: 183403
spyder



View my Photos

View my Photos  Pics
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: East of Taihape, New Zealand
TractorPoint Premium Member -- 5 Tractors = Very Frequent Poster
Posts: 78

2 Filter by User
  John Deere Gator Carburettor problem

Thanks for the response. I will certainly be replacing the needle ... however it is only 100 hours old.






Reply to PostReply | Quote Post Reply to PostQuote Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo




Bookmarks: Digg It | Del.icio.us |
Reply | Pop Up Window Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo


Page [ 1 ] |

Discussion Boards > Active Subjects > Messages as Posted > John Deere Gator Forum

Thread 183358 Filter by Poster:
gatoraider 1 | spyder 2 |

 (advanced search)

Picture of the Day
dododo

Generators - Portable Generator House Backup Grounding
Portable Generator House Backup Grounding


Unanswered Questions

Gas Generator Weather Protecti
Horse Injured Polyrope Electri
Do electric fences keep out de
Any Peruvian Paso Owners Out T
gas powered post driver
My new born foal is really sic
Trailer Axle
dump trailer blueprints


Active Subjects

Gas Generator Weather Protecti
Went to see Dennis Reis this w
Signs to look for prior to lab
leg injury
Broodmare has welts all over h
Some Christmas Humor For Horse
poles in the ground vs. concre
ever thought about moving?


Hot Topics

new app owner
Some Christmas Humor For Horse
Any Peruvian Paso Owners Out T
Heating a Garage
Gas Generator Weather Protecti
Do electric fences keep out de
gas powered post driver
Trailer Axle


Featured Suppliers

Mountain Creek Labradoodles
      MountainCreekLabradoodles.com





New Forums on Gun Sport Shooting and Hunting -- BarrelPoint.com New Forums on Horses ManePoint.com
Talk Horses at ManePoint
Hunting + Gun Sports at BarrelPoint



Most Viewed

+ JD Gator only runs with choke
+ Gator 620i gas in engine oil
+ Snapping noise in front and rear ends
+ What is Normal Compression
+ snow plow wiring
+ John Deere Gator water in the oil
+ Gator 6x4 Overheating problem
+ Is a Gator TS good for pushing snow
+ First Gator
+ John Deere Gator XUV aftermarket performance parts

 Most Discussion

+ Gator 620i gas in engine oil
+ JD Gator only runs with choke
+ Snapping noise in front and re
+ First Gator
+ clutch motor
+ snow plow wiring
+ Just picked up a 2000 6x4 with
+ Gator won t idle
+ e gator power
+ John Deere Gator water in the

Newest Topics

+ CX Seat Coming Apart
+ 2007 620I to 850D
+ Clutch Weights
+ Rocker arm oiling on Kawasaki fd 620d Gator 6x4
+ AMT 600 Throttle Conversion
+ Water in oil
+ 1999 Gator Transmission Leaking
+ Fuel Tank
+ 1996 gator 4X2 smoking wire and no spark
+ Gator HPX ignition module
















Turbochargers for Tractors and Industrial Machines
Cab Glass for Tractors and Industrial Machines

Alternators for Tractors and Industrial Machines
Radiators for Tractors and Industrial Machines

Driveline Components for Tractors and Industrial Machines
Starter Motors for Tractors and Industrial Machines