bmsgaffer 2,043 #1 Posted May 9, 2014 A friend of my wife's was given a John Deere LA105 'big box' tractor. Apparently it was running fine last season right up until the end of the season when it would start to run a little rough. This year he did a full tune up, new oil, fuel filter, air filter, oil filter and it was still running "weakly" as he put it. It would nearly stall going up a hill. He tried cleaning the carb float bowl and ruined the gasket and bolt in the process. Needless to say it would not start. After a few suggestions on my part he bought a new carb, drained all old fuel and put new in, new spark plug, new fuel pump, new fuel filter (again) and he put a new solenoid in (anti-dieseling solenoid that shuts off fuel). Now it will start and run for 10 seconds and stalls. Does anyone have any experience on these? I have not seen the tractor yet, but may go over some night next week to help. I am just looking to get a few more suggestions of things to look at or replace to help them get this thing running again. If none of that works, I will push them to sell it and buy some real (red) iron. Thanks for any suggestions you might have! Brandon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,340 #2 Posted June 5, 2014 Just noticed, no replies to this thread. Any updates on this tractor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #3 Posted June 13, 2014 Is the fuel tank vent somehow clogged 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesBe1 80 #4 Posted June 13, 2014 Sounds like a fuel issue. Either the vent (like Forest Road said), or something else is prevening gas from getting to the carb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #5 Posted June 13, 2014 I am with Forest Road on this. Tell him to try and run it without the fuel cap on. My thought is the cap went bad... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
