john deere 345

Greetings......I have a John Deere 345 lawn tractor w/Kawasaki FD611V 20hp engine.... Engine just clicks when trying to start (will finally start)....ongoing problem for over a year....finally decided to replace the starter solenoid today. I got everything all put back together only to...

Recently bought a JD345 newer model mower that had not been used in ten years, like GX345 and transmission works fine in forward but does not move in reverse. Looked at maintenance manual and indicated stuck ball valve in transmission. Is there any way I can move the valve without...

i have a john deere 345 that has been sitting for about 7 years after my father in law passed away. I brought it down to my house and got it running perfect but I can not get the pto to engage and have no power to the pto. This thing is driving me crazy lol . Bought a new pto switch nothing and...

Hello, Picked up a 1999(?) 345 with 1535 Hrs. for $2000 from a JD rep. He had no manual so, is this a standard, GX, GT or other ? Now, my brother in law says, I need to replace the oil pump and gears before they fail ? Seller claimed the engine was never apart and also, never serviced the...

1997 jd with liquid cooled kawasaki puked oil 3 different time this summer. The first time after I shut it off in the barn, the second time after idling down headed to the barn, this last time when I got off after mowing and left it running for a couple minutes before putting away. The first two...

while mowing with my 345 the engine died. I checked the fuel filter and noticed it was empty so I thought it was a fuel pump problem. I replaced the pump but it still wont start. Could it be the cam that drives it or do I need to prime the pump, the engine has around 600 hrs. on it Need Help p

I recently purchased a later model Deere 345 Garden tractor. It has the FD611V engine. It was lower houred (540) and was in good cosmetic condition. When I purchased it smoked a bit, but owner said it was because it was sitting for a few days. I did fresh maintenance -oil, filters, etc...

I have a JD345 and tonight I bought a 42” snowblower M03252X221750 and a 48” blade M03480X040082. Can anyone confirm these are the correct attachments for my 345? They came off a 325 so I think they will work. I didn’t get the front lift kit with them but I’m going to call the guy and see if I...

I have what I believe is a second generation 345, serial 70736. It's new to me. It starts and runs fine but the PTO will not engage. I have the PTO clutch connector disconnected and am not getting power to the blue wire at the PTO connector when I engage the switch. Before engaging, I do...

I was wondering if anybody had this happen, my clutch is maybe 3 yrsold worked great until this week, went to mow first time ,took blade off, put deck on ,started tractor blades engaged,checked switch ,ok,thinking something rusted up overwinter,do I need to take clutch off and clean it or can u...

I have 345 which has been a wonderful machine 1100 hrs. I maintain it well, and just recently changed the transmission fluid; I normally do this job from the bottom but decided to do it from the top by removing the seat pan, I found it to be much easier. While I had access to the top side I...

I have a 345 with water cooled Kawasaki. This one does not have the dreaded TDM. I can pull the float bowl and spray some carb cleaner up the main jet and it will run fine for anywhere from ten minutes to an hour then die. If I spray fuel into the air intake I can keep it running until I stop...

First, a little background: I bought it new, 1998, 54" deck, powerflow bagger, and has the FD611V, liquid cooled, so it does NOT have the plastic cam gear. I have maintained it regularly, and had a water pump replaced BY THE DEALER, about 2 months ago. It has been running fine, but in the...

Ok, Ok. I know. Please don't chastise me....I should have taken goods notes or, better yet, a photo. But I didn't. I will try to do better next time. Putting on a new starter on my 345 and am not sure which wire goes on each of the two stud terminals. One spade type terminal is obvious...

I bought a JD345 tonight. Has 661 hours on it and the guy was practically giving it away. I would have been suspicious except the guy lived in a really nice place and bought the tractor new. I will mow a little over an acre with it. Anyone have one of these? Tell me the good and the bad. I...

Good afternoon. I have a John Deere 345 lawn tractor with a 54 inch deck. Today when I engaged the deck, it would only run at approximately half speed with the tractor sitting still and the engine running at full speed. The deck would speed up and slow down if I started to move, but would...

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I have a John Deere 345 that we bought new in 1998. It's at about 950 hours right now, and is 70000+ serial number. The water pump failed, and that required pulling the engine, so I took it to the dealer for the repair. (Not too bad at $700+), I thought. When it was retruned, the first time...

For reference this is a 94 0r 95 3445 with Kawasaki FD590V engine and 813 hrs on the clock. This mower may run for 5 minutes or 1 1/2 hrs before it just randomly stumbles or just quits with no warning. Some times it will restart and other times it will not. First time it did this I saw inlet...

Mowing today with my 1998 John Deere 345 (54" deck) when suddenly the pto disengaged. After a minute or so of jiggling the switch, it re-engaged but only if I held constant pressure on the switch. I had to insert a stick underneath the switch to keep it engaged. Mowed for another 2-3 hours...

Greetings all, I am a newbie here that ran across this resource in searching the web for help on a John Deere 345 (no other letters/numbers, just 345) lawn tractor. I have replaced inline fuel filter and spark plugs. Recently replaced oil and oil filter. Attached are links to engine label...

My tractor is a 1996 model with 1400 hours transmission was mostly rebuilt by JD mechanic 2 years ago. Last year it started leaking fluid and by end of season was making loud wine like a dry power steering unit. This year I started mowing for the first time and while mowing the power steering...

changed both inline and internal filters and refilled with hyd. fluid. still leaks. any help please?

I have a 1995 John Deere 345 Lawn Tractor, bought new, has about 400 hours on it, this was a very reliable, good quality, and likeable little lawn tractor, it has a 2 cylinder Kawasaki engine, I have had no trouble other than a few mower blades, belts and one spindle on the mower, I and my wife...

I recently bought a 96 JD345 with 566 hours that I'm pretty sure probably still has the plastic cam gear in it. I'm going to replace the water pump which started leaking and while I've got the engine out will replace the cam gear. My question is are the cam gears the same for all the FD590V's...

John Deere 345 (1998) with a Kawasaki FD590V engine (800 hours) I am the original owner and have always maintained this tractor as per the standard maintenance schedule. I'm having an intermittent issue and I need to know how to conclusively check whether I have a bad carburetor, or something...

My '96 JD 345 has 1100 hours and has been a trooper. I don't pet it. Have trees and don't get too carried away picking up limbs. JD will chop them up. Have banged the deck into way too many things. All sorts of abuse. Still running good but I am getting more concerned about the plastic...

Having an issue with 54" deck on my 1998 John Deere 345. Mower leaves streaks of grass as if the blades are very dull. Does the same thing with new or freshly sharpened blades and a clean underside. Deck has also been leveled. Does anyone have any ideas on this? Thanks.

Just inherited a John Deere 345 and it hasn't run in awhile and didn't turn over so I just bought a new ignition switch and a delay relay off ebay and waiting for them to get here. while I'm waiting I thought I would see if there was a area that was prone to problems on the 345 soI can get a...

Hi all, new user. So I was mowing today and went in to fuel up my JD 345. After fueling up, I tried starting and it turned over once or twice, so I backed off the switch and tried again. On the second go round the engine temp idiot light comes on and the engine does not turn over at all...

Howdy! I'm new at this "forum" stuff. I have a 1995 JD 345 with the 18hp w/c Kawasaki engine. The tractor has a little over 1000 hrs. I bought this tractor new. here's my problem: I tried to start the thing this morning and it cranked normally for about three seconds. Just as the engine...

Finally joining after reading so many threads. I just bought a John Deere 345 to replace the problematic Cub Cadet RZT that will hopefully sell soon. Living up North in MN, hopefully the Deere will give me many years of problem free mowing. Thank you, Jeremy

I am having a great amount of trouble with starting my 345 when it is cold, in fact i have to spray a small amount of starting fluid in the intake and it cranks right up and runs great. There is nothing wrong with the carb I have had it rebuilt. I am wondering if the coils could be getting...

Can these spindles be rebuilt or just replaced?

Hello all, I'm starting to get the feeling that finding tech info on this mower is a real PITA. Hopefully, someone here can help. I'm going through a recently acquired 345 lawn tractor #016178 with a FD590V engine and a 54" deck. The hour meter lens is real orange and I haven't tried to drop it...

My mom has a 345 with 20hp kawasaki. The throttle constantly creeps down while mowing. I have mowed her lawn a few times with it and realized how annoying it is. Every minute or 2 you have to bump it up. Can't easily see the bottom of it because it is built into the dash. Before I tear into...

Hi all. I have a john deere 345 and it stopped running as I was mowing one day. I Started it back up and when letting the clutch out it would die. I then traced it to the seat switch. I replaced the switch and it started working just fine for about a half an hour. It then shorted the seat switch...

My mom has a 345 with 54c mower deck. I was going to pick up new blades for her but I don't know what type of blades it uses and I won't be over there before I buy them. Are they round holes or star? Also what diameter? Thanks if anyone can help. Also I was thinking of getting gator...

Ok, seems like a no brainer. But, there is the twist. I just acquired 2 acres and 2 54" lawn tractors. I can only keep one so which one do I go with? Which should have fewer problems down the line 1). John Deere 345 with 1700 hours 2). Troy Bilt with 400 hours Not sure about he year...

John Deere 345 Time Delay module, Can it be bypassed (jumped)? I got a JD 345 with the symptoms, crank but no spark. From what I been reading on other post this is a very common problem that is caused by the Time Delay Module. I will pick up the part #AM128906 module first thing Monday. While...

Do they make a tiller for the 345?

Hi To All here. I am a member here, but I forgot my old username and password. So I have to register again. Anyway, I have a "slight" problem getting these three (3) JD #M110015 sleave/pulley off the housing spindles. Here is a picture of what I have. Of course, this one is new. Here...

Hi, I've searched around but haven't been able to locate a wiring diagram for 1996 John Deere 345. I've seen the parts diagram breakout, but I'm looking for something a little more detailed. Particularly, I'm looking for details on the ignition module. Also looking for details on the safety...

My JD 345 has started making noise from the sheave below the engine that drives the deck belt. Any help on removing and replacing it.

I'm new to the forums and indeed some input. I have chance to buy a 2001 John Deere 345 that has 1270 hours on it. Kawi liquid cooled power steering hydro lift 48" deck new hood. Tractor looks nice and seems to run good but doesn't have any history with it. The engine surges at idle,but runs...

Anybody got any long term experience with the little JD-345 that they could share? Thanks! Dan

I have a John Deere 345 with a Kawasaki 25hp engine. I would like to add lights to the back of the tractor to see better at night when running the snowblower. I'm looking at harbor freight 55 watt mini lights. Do you think the magneto will have the capacity to run the headlights as well as the...

My mom bought a used 345 early this year (under my advice) and is pretty happy with it. She had mentioned to me a fuel leak that she could smell a while back and I had forgotten about it. Yesterday I was at here house and had to move the mower so I pulled it outside and left if running and...

I have found a John Deere 345 1999 with 54" hydraulic deck with a 20hp Kawasaki liquid cooled engine with 1070 hours on the machine. The seller is asking $2500 as the lowest he can go. The machine looks like it has been well maintained and looks very clean. The mower is a state away from me, and...

I have found a John Deere 345 1999 with 54" hydraulic deck with a 20hp Kawasaki liquid cooled engine with 1070 hours on the machine. The seller is asking $2500 as the lowest he can go. The machine looks like it has been well maintained and looks very clean. The mower is a state away from me...

How come a 380 hr 345 John Deere gives more trouble than a 800 hr HDS 3225 Cub Cadet??

Hi all. I'm new to the forum but have been reading posts for a while. I have a John Deere 345 lawn mower and I can't engage the PTO. A little background might be in order: Last week while cutting grass, the mower just quit running. No reason, it just quit like I turned the key off. Gas is...

First time posting here. I have a JD 345 lawn tractor. It keeps blowing a resistor and capacitor on the starting circuit board. At a $100.00 plus a pop for a new board, it will start and run?or about 30 seconds or so and then it lets the smoke out of the now ruined circuit board and begins to...

I have a 1997 John Deere 345 with 410 hours on it and it's still going strong. It has the 18 HP liquid cooled Kawasaki v-twin engine in it. I'm blown away by how reliable it has been. So far, I just put in my third battery. The last battery lasted 8 years. I've also replaced the snow blower...

I have a JD 345 with a 54C deck. My problem is the drive belt has been popping off sometimes twisted and deformed or just burns off. It appears my drive belt is rubbing against the cap over the tension idler sheave pivot shaft which is really close to the drive belt. The rubber cap eventually...

The warning lite on overheating came on and I could find nothing wrong, radiator clear, anti freeze up to normal. Anything I'm missing? Had the unit for 15 years and this is the first time for that. Do the lites go out of whack?

I was mowing with my JD345. Hit a small bump and the hydraulics quit all at once. Anybody have a clue what has happened? Thanks

Hi All, Last year we purchased our little 7 acre farm and we love it. It sat vacant for about 8 years so "bored" isn't in our vocabulary. Our barn is round and is made out of vitrified tile. It needs tlc but is as sound as it was when it was built 98 years ago. My wife has already filled it...

Hello all, I'm a somewhat-new member and recently sold my 318 after many years of use. After a bit of research, I purchased a '99 JD345 with the 20 h.p. engine and hope I made a good choice. I mow about 2 acres and will use it to push snow off my driveway. I'm aware of the cam gear issues...

Wondering what you guys have done to add lighting to your lawn tractors? I purchased a JD 345 and would like to add some lights as I think my cell phone might offer more light than whats currently on it.

I have no reverse until the tractor warms up but forward works fine. I did change the trans fliud an filter, that did not seem to help any ideas?

I recently purchased a nice used JD 345 with an 18hp Kawasaki LQ v-twin motor. Only used a couple times for 10 minutes or so each time and it ran great. But a couple days ago I ran it and then let it idle for about a minute and it suddenly stumbled and died. It restarted but blew out a puff...

I recently purchased a used but nice '97 JD 345 mower. The headlight leads had gotten near the muffler and were melted which I set about to repair. When I pulled out the factory headlights I discovered they are just regular filament bulbs like you would see in an auto tali light. I looked...

If I purchased a snow plow for my 345, what should I do to make it power angle? This would definitely affect my purchase if I knew I could make it power angle.

Would it be difficult to make a cab for my John Deere 345? I have the expertise in the family to help me work with the metal and glass (or plastic) windows.

Just bought the AM132500 ignitor module for my 345, unfortunately it looks like I needed to buy the earlier ignitor model AM124137. Installed it and of course everything fit but the 345 still doesn't start. Does the 132500 not work as a replacement for the 124137? I can't return the am132500...

After my 345 has ben sitting for a day or two, it doesn't want to stqrt. If I remove the inlet hose to the fuel filter and blow through the filter toward the carb and then replace the hose back on the filter, it will start and run perfectly. Is there some kind of check valve somewhere that is...

interested in used or new, need upper hood and decals thanks

I'm working on a John Deere model 345 with 500 hours on it for our church. The mower has worked flawlessly for years but recently the bolt that holds the blade clutch to the crank shaft broke. Replaced it with new bolt from dealer. Broke again within about an hour of mowing. Replaced with bolt...

I have a 345 with 1400 hrs on it. It was sitting for 2 years before I got. When the pto clutch is turned off there is a load squeal. When it is turned on it is quite. Is this normal failures mode for an electric clutch? Has anyone ever took one of thees things apart? Any thoughts short on...

Does anyone know when the transition was made from the plastic cam gear that was on the earlier John Deere 345's? I'm thinking I read somewhere that it was actually sometime during the production run of the 345's, but I cannot find the model year that incorporated the change. Also, am I...

They are both 99's and the both have 500 hours on them and 52 or 54 inch decks. I have to cut 2 1/2 acres of grass and buy a snow blower as my driveway is almost 400 feet. Any opinions would be appreciated. Also does $3,000 sound reasonable?

I am looking to buy a hood for a John Deere 345 lawn tractor. The one that came on it is plastic and broke all to pieces.

Hi All, Please bear with me as I am new to the world of tractors... Anyhow, for the fall and winter I am looking to pick up a do all type of tractor for mowing 2-3 acres and to snowblow the driveway. Up here in Maine I have found a used JD 345 that comes with a 48 deck with the powerflow...

Hello, I am posting this for a friend. He has a 345 that has the battery light on when running. He says it has been on for a month now. It starts right up, and will run fine for hours while he cuts his grass. He does not have to jump start it or charge the battery with a charger. I told him...

I was wondering if anyone know's where to find the rpm's of the mower blades on a JD345. I couldn't find it in the manual. Thanks HappyPappy

1997 JD 345 630 hours 18hp Gasoline engine - Kohler brand maybe? Smaller MMM deck - 37" maybe? Water cooled Cruise Hydrostat What is it worth here in midstate IL?

Would anyone be interested in a water cooled Kawasaki 18 HP engine from a JD 345 for parts. It had about 500 hrs on it.

LOOKING FOR ADVICE/GUIDANCE ON NEXT GARDEN TRACTOR PURCHASE. I'M LOOKING AT AN '06 CC GT2554, '95 JD425 W/379 HRS, AND A '96 JD345 W/263 HRS. I MOW 3+ ACRES AND WILL BE PULLING A 60" SWISHER DECK. APPROX 1+ ACRE IS SLOPED/HILL. MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE 345'S HYDROTRANNY GIVING ME PROBLEMS...

My neighbor has a John Deere 345. It is a 20 HP Kawasaki and it is a 2000 model year. I have a few issues I am hopping to find answers and opinions to: 1) Engine cycling (or racing). When no load (driving the mower or PTO engaged) the motor revs up and slows, over and over again. The manual...

My friend has a 345 (very well maintained). Everytime he mows grass or runs the tractor at higher RPM for a while, the battery boils acid out the top. It blew the top completely off one battery. JD people are not sure what it is or what to do , anyone else had this problem or can help. Thanks...

Does anyone have the specs for a 2000 JD345, like engine type and size, shaft or belt drive, diff lock, power steering, etc? Also any problem areas and price. Thanks

Does anyone have the specs for a 2000 JD345, like engine type and size, shaft or belt drive, diff lock, power steering, etc? Also any problem areas. Thanks

Am trying to find the book value of a john deere 345 garden tractor with an 18 hp kawasaki engine,water cooled.Hydrostatic tansmission,54"deck,440 hours.I don't know the year,but I am guessing this model corresponds with certain years.Can anyone tell me how much,or where I can go to find the...

So, the other day I went to my Deere dealer to get a new tire for my 345. The thing with the 345 is, it get stuck a lot. So, I started thinking: what about a 4WD? He priced out one (I forget which) and the price was around C $16K (about US $12K) with a 60" deck. Then I made the fatal mistake of...

Anyone have a problem with the front clutched pulley that drives the mower deck etc. on a John Deere 345 shear off? The bolt holding the pulley onto the driveshaft sheared off and getting the bolt out was a major project. I was wondering if it is a design flaw or just wear and tear. I have...

A friend of mine is looking at a used (18 hrs) 1 year old JD345? with a 54in deck. Does $5400 sound like a fare price for Wisconsin?