john deere gt275

Afternoon - I've read several threads about these start issues which often end up with the seat switch being the culprit.\ This issue has been going on for some time. This machine has a new PTO clutch. I replaced the neutral start switch as well, to be proactive. The seat switch tested bad; I...

I am about to drop this machine off with my small engine guy but thought I would ask for additional thoughts prior. My GT275's PTO will not spin. I replaced the old switch with a new one for good measure - no change. The switch has proper continuity per the maintenance manual checks. I checked...

Changed starter hookup battery starter got extremely hot .key wasn’t on .regulator maybe or key switch?

Symptoms are PTO not engaging or engaging and then disengaging at random times. I have followed the WSM to check the PTO switch and the current draw coming out of the harness side. The switch matches battery voltage, the current draw is 2.2 amps which is a tad below the range specified. I...

Does anyone know about purchasing a new instrument panel for a John Deere GT275? The plastic on mine is old, brittle, and broken everywhere. I’ve only seen used and broken ones for sell on eBay. It’d be nice to have some new plastic.

I have my father's GT275 in my possession; It has been at my mother's property and would not turn over or start. I replaced the fusable link, and the seat switch to resolve that. It starts normally, but the engine surges. The RPM's drop somewhat about 3 - 5 seconds. It is worse with WOT and when...

After 15 or so minutes of use the PTO disengages. I re-engage, and after 30 seconds to a minute the engine dies. It will restart but any attempt to drive forward, backwards, or to engage the PTO results in the engine dying. After waiting a period of time, it will start and I can engage the PTO...

Picked up a home maintenance kit today and in the process of changing the fuel filter I noticed the line was quite compromised. Headed to Fisher auto and got a replacement length of 5/16” hose. After installation the engine fired, ran for maybe 30 seconds and died. I have been unable to start it...

I've replaced the fuel pump and the fuel lines. If I put gas in the line running directly to the carburator it runs for a bit otherwise it won't suck any gas into the lines. I can blow back through the pick up line, so it is clear. Any ideas?

I致e got a spot of rust I attacked with a poly carbide pad on my grinder; I知 not sure how to finish prepping the area before using metal primer - this isn稚 my forte. Suggestions?

Looking for something reasonably priced - this is a backup lawn tractor that I am working on restoring (in part) for my son. I have Costco, BatteriesPlus, Walmart, and of course online ordering available. Thanks!

When I look up my serial on Deere parts catalog I get two different options for carbs. According to the site one is marked 32297, the other marked 32388. Can't find this number anywhere on the carb, only the Mikuni Corp logo just above the bowl. Any ideas where to look? Trying to find a carb...

I need to ask a question for a neighbor who is not Internet savvy. What model Deere tiller is correct for the GT275? Thanks in advance.

I bought a GT275 off Craigslist. Runs great, paid $1300 for it including the power flow bagger. Cracked hood of course, a standard JD feature. Love the single cylinder Kawasakis, they've always treated me well and have a ton of torque. Dunno how great of a deal I got, but there wasn't much...

For the past few months the PTO has been cutting off, then back on when engaged. Using the WSM I checked the battery, voltage regulator, and PTO switch itself. The PTO clutch terminals read higher than specified resistance; I don't have a multi meter capable of being clamped on the PTO wire to...

Hi all, I am in the market for a used garden tractor project. I don't have a large lawn, and by no means need a tractor, but I would like to use the tractor for it's attachments and generally enjoy a good project. I found a GT275 for sale for $200 that I am interested in. It runs/drives/stops...

Hi, first time on TBN. I bought a used 1998 John Deere GT275 with a 48" deck from the original owner. Routine maintenance was performed and logged. It needed a few parts replaced, but I ran it for a few weeks until it would overheat going up and down hills. I removed all covers and shrouds. The...

Hello All: My Dad's GT275 runs like a top but once shut down will not start until about 30 minutes have gone by. He had it looked at by JD and they "found nothing". I'm hoping to get some troubleshooting ideas; moderate mechanical ability here, and I don't have access to the machine but for a...

I've been searching for a bit and can not find a definitive guide for how to level the deck on my GT275. It is the stock 48" deck. My issue is that even in the transport position, it is cutting too low. Hoping one of you can point in the right direction for getting this back to spec. The...

Greetings. Post title is the question! My father has a GT275 w/snowblade, and also a JD snowblower... so he has offered me the blade. Dealer wants like $800 for the GT235 one, and since we are supposed to get a foot or so of snow in 48 hrs. I thought I'd see if his blade can be adapted. Dealer...

I can't get my GT275 to start, or even turn over at all for that matter. When I sit, push the clutch in, and turn the key, absolutely nothing happens with the engine. No sounds-nothing. The only thing that happens is that the oil light comes on on the dash (as it always does when I start the...

Hi all. I am about to purchase a garden tractor. I plan on mowing approximately 1-2 acres, various terrain, including some hills and high weeds. There are two tractors that look appropriate and look reasonably priced. I would greatly appreciate any advice and/or comments about both...

If you have a GT242, 262, 275 or any model with a similar steering setup, pay attention to slack in the steering wheel to drag link gear. When the lower steering wheel shaft bushing wears out, the shaft will wear into the aluminum housing. The gears are all held on by cotter keys and adjustment...

I have a GT275 with the v-belt drive belt. Putting on a new belt and v-pulleys. How much pedal travel is there supposed to be before it begins to pull on the tensioner assembly to slack the belt? With the pulleys in the original locations, the pedal moves forward about 2" before beginning to...

Any thought's on a john deere GT275

I bought used GT275 a couple of years ago, and it has worked well. Except this morning it wouldn't start. I used it just a few days ago. When the ignition is turned on, I hear a click (maybe the solenoid?) but nothing more happens. I have verified the PTO is off, the brake is fully pushed...

This is going to be slightly long. I wanted anyone who went through all the searching I did to have an easier solution. There will be a summary at the end with some key words that I searched for over and over. I have been searching for troubleshooting options for my John Deere GT275 starting...

Anyone that can help me. . .my husband used to take care of all these things, he now has dementia and I'm trying to learn. Lawn tractors are foreign to me but it starts (have to charge battery), I engage the deck, cut for anywhere from 5 t 15 minutes and the deck quits turning. Engine still...

Looking at 2 JDs--a 314 with 1035 hrs and a gt275 with unknown hours. Both are around $1300. Don't know what size deck each has. I need to mow 2 acres, push snow, and do general property maintenance. Thoughts on either machine and if the asking price is in the ballpark? Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, Let me start with some background. Where I live in northern/central California, reasonably priced, quality used lawn/garden tractors are not often found. I have stumbled onto a couple. 1. A 1992 JD262 w/48 inch deck. It is very local - less than 10 miles away. Private sale...

I am having problems with my John Deere GT275. Usually I have to jump start it as the battery is always dead. Replace the battery and it was great for about 2 mowings, then had to jump start again. Now when I jump start and go to engage the blades the blades will not engage. Jump started again...

I am having problems with my John Deere GT275. Usually I have to jump start it as the battery is always dead. Replace the battery and it was great for about 2 mowings, then had to jump start again. Now when I jump start and go to engage the blades the blades will not engage. Jump started again...

Here's the story: Bought in 1998, cut 5 acres with 48" deck & 42" snowthrower Fast Forward to 2010; Blown 17hp Kawasaki engine HELP! GT275 Suspected Blown Engine I decided to go with an identical (used) 17hp Kawasaki engine, which was good until it also blew up on the weekend! 😭 Small...

Greetings. Looks as though the decks from the GT275 and 325 are interchangeable. Is this true? I am looking at a 325 with a 54" deck and about 650 hours, to upgrade from my GT275, but prefer to keep the excellent 48" deck that GT275 has. Any thoughts on the 335? Looks like they only made it...

I just changed the drive belt on my 1995 GT275. The belt I replaced had chunks missing but it still pulled fine. Thought I'd post this to help you save a few sawbucks. The drive belt part # is M119713. It cost about $60 out-the-door from your local dealer. Here is how I did it: Belt...

For lack of a better description the dashboard of my gt275needs replaced. The steering wheel, brake, lights, etc all come thru it and will need to be removed. Anyone ever done this before? Thanks. What looked to be easy is now very diffucult.

I have a 48 inch "mulcher compatable" mower deck on my GT275. There is a tag on it that says "serial number" with a long bar code and also has "M0048DF102360" on it. Is the M number the model number? I am looking at a LX188 for parts and was wondering if the decks are interchangeable. How can...

GT275 will stall out after a few seconds after engageing the blades. When it sounds like it is going to stall, I will turn off the blades and it will keep running. If I engage the baldes again, it will stall out. I have replaced the battery and coil but problem remains. Any thoughts on how to...

I think I may have a switch problem. My JD GT275 stops running when I release the brake or pull the blade knob. Can anyone give me some advice? Thanks

As is common the this model, my hood broke near the hinges. Anyone have any recomendations for what type glue might work to glue the edges back together? After I get the piece glued back together, I plan on reinforcing it with some aluminum, epoxii and pop rivets. Thanks for any help, Howard

Have owned my GT275 for around 10 years. Have rarely seen my fuel filter full. I have often had to begin a new season by cutting off 1/4" or so of the fuel line at the filter because of cracking. A local dealer says the 'partial full' fuel filter is normal.

I just pulled the engine from my GT275 to replace the crankcase gasket because it is my best guess as the cause of my small oil leak. Since I have the engine on the work bench, are there any other seals/gaskets that I should consider replacing?

Posted here before about this machine. GT275 with 48 inch deck, hydro trans runs good. Along with the previously mentioned hood cracked and gone to heck, I hit a tree root with the back guage wheel of the deck and knocked it completely off. Deck had rusted and now a hole where the guage wheel...

Replaced the starter solenoid on my GT275 and connected the battery cables. Without turning the key, the starter solenoid started humming but did not engage the starter. I did not have it attached properly so it did not lift the starter gear. I then took it apart and connected it correctly...

I have a 10 year old GT275 that has been terrific and a few problems have popped up that need to be fixed. I am starting to tear into it and need some advice. Since all the problems have something to do with the operation, I will include them in this post in hopes of getting some problem...

I have a GT275 that was running fine. Only problem was dead battery. Then the blade clutch bolt broke (again). I ordered the bolt and put it on. I could crank the mower but could not get the blade clutch to engage. I found some info that said the clutch has to have 12v to engage. I replaced the...

I have a GT275 and it won't start. Key turn and nothing except dash light. Bypass the solenoid and it turns over nicely. Not the ignition switch (bought one - ouch!) or starter itself. Bypassed the seat safety switch, no change. Small purple wire to the solenoid is good, and it passes 4 volts...

I have had this mower for about 4 years, and simply love it. Except for one recurring problem: It has blown one starter relay already. It took Kawasaki a month of Sundays to ship the part to the shop, and it was not cheap. That lasted about two seasons of mowing about 2/3 acre, once a week...

Hi guys. Newbie. I'm in the process of buying a John Deere. My first. I've owned vintage simplicity in the past and I'm ready to make the leap. I've been offered a 98 gt275 with low use for $600. It has a 48" deck. Has a cracked hood but is otherwise in great shape. Dealer serviced. Is this a...

Does anybody have step by step directions on how to remove the starter in a gt275? I need to replace it so I figured I'd get to work on it - I undid the 2 nuts that hold the solenoid on, as well as the 2 bolts that held (or atleast that I thought held) the starter unit1....but when I undid...

My hood cracked on my John Deere GT275 and I am looking for a good used replacement hood. Do you know where I can find one? Thanks, Troy

I don't understand how to connect new battery positive cable to new battery. Neg is connected. Positive has a small wire which replaced the old cable small wire, and I have that connected properly Then the large cable (which is bundled with the small one) also has 2 contacts. One contact fits...

I have a L100 with 17hp briggs and 42 inch deck and a gt275 with 17hp Kawasaki and 48 inch deck for sale. The L100 has a new batt.,new fuel pump,and 1 new blade spindle. It runs great and has an aftermarcket seat on it. The gt275 also has a new battery,and a new crank case gasket and new ngk...

Hi Im new to this forum and looking for some help with my gt 275 that seems to be losing spark. The tractor will start and run good but if you shut it off it will not start, not every time but most. I have cleaned and check the coil but it seems to me that it is a saftey switch because if you...

My '95 model GT275 with Kawasaki 17hp engine needs a new stator....picked up the stator a couple of weeks ago...now,where in heck is it located?Is it on the bottom of the crankshaft? Can you get to it without taking the engine out? Any and all input appreciated!

One of the two machines below would be used to occasionally clear a portion of my camp driveway of snow in the winter (once a month or so). I use an IH Cub Lo-Boy to plow the majority of it, but there is a creek between the two portions that can't be crossed in the winter (there is a...

Hi, I'm in the market for a tractor to mow my 1.2 acre yard, which is mostly flat with some gentle slopes. I would also like to attach a bagger in the fall when picking up leaves (would side discharge otherwise), and maybe pull a cart with mulch from time to time. My previous tractor was an...

Hi, I'm in the market for a tractor to mow my 1.2 acre yard, which is mostly flat with some gentle slopes. I would also like to attach a bagger in the fall when picking up leaves (would side discharge otherwise), and maybe pull a cart with mulch from time to time. I was ready to pull the...

My 12 year-old GT275 has stalling issues, and I am stumped, and my local JD repair center is not sure of what is going on. A few months back, my GT275 just would not start and JD troubleshooted it (they think) to being caused by the shut-off valve. It was replaced and it ran for a few hours...

In addition to the plastic hood cracking I now see that the deck has holes in it several places. Seems the holes are in the area where the outer edge/end of the blade would be. Is this from normal rust or could it be something else?

Was cutting grass on the weekend and after about 45 minutes, engine made a terrible noise and stalled. Thought I hit something with the deck to cause engine to stall, but no such luck. Engine was CRAZY hot and locked right up! Can't spin flywheel by hand or with starter. Towed her to the...

Hello, new here! I have been lurked for so long and finally got the courage to join. Here is a little about my and my green. I bought my very first John Deere almost one year ago. Hard to believe how time flies. I stumbled on this GT275 by accident, was not even looking for a mower at all. I...

I have a 1996 GT 275 with Hydrostatic Tansmission. When I step on the forward pedal it will drive very slowly. Reverse does not move at all. One thing I did notice is that my Free Wheel- the linkage that you pull when you want to push pull or tow it will not allow it to free wheel. Does anyone...

Hello all, just bought a new house and a used Craftsman tractor which runs great. A week after i got the Craftsman I was offered this GT275 for free. It had been sitting outside for a year or two and had 6 mice living in it. They have all "passed on" and now I just brought the tractor into...

Hello, new to the site. I am going to look at a GT275 this week. The guy is asking $1200.00, but said that he woiuld accept $1000.00. The pics I've seen look good. Is there anything in particular to look out for on this model? My brother in law has one that he bought new back in '97 and it...

Help!! I also have a JD GT275 which I initially had starting problems. It ran well last year but not now. I followed the older starting thread and suspected a fuel problem so I done the following 1) cleaned out the tank ( there was som crud in it), 2) new fuel, 3) replaced all the fuel lines...

I've got a 12 year-old JD 275 with the 17HP Kawasaki engine. It's a great tractor and has been totally reliable. This year, after storage in my outdoor shed over the Winter, it started perfectly but ran for just 60 seconds. Then it stopped and I can't get it started. I suspect stale gas or a...

Found this old girl on the local Craigslist. Got the tractor with mower deck and a good spare 17hp Kawasaki single for $660. A new hood, replace the missing fender skirt on the one side and some new foot rest mats will bring her back to looking good. She runs good, mower deck eats leaves and...

I have a chance to buy a 1998 GT 275 and wondered what your opinions of this lawn tractor are.

I have a Kawasaki 17HP John Deere GT275. This thing has never given me a second of trouble until this weekend -- it won't start. It has been 3 weeks since I fired it up and mowed the grass, so I went out there Saturday and it won't start. It turned over, started to start, backfired then...

My John Deere neighbor loves this tractor and since he's 91 years young I feel compelled to take care of him because his family is worthless when it comes to tractors. Enough said why Ob1 is into this job. I absolutely know nothing about this 17 HP Kaw engine but have some theories as to why...

I have a 1996 GT 275 with Hydrostatic Tansmission. When I step on the forward pedal it will drive very slowly. Reverse does not move at all. I thought it was the traction belt so I replaced that myself last week. Same problem still exists. one thing I did notice is that my Free Wheel- the...

Hi all: I'm new here and am trying to decide whether I should go for a classic JD 140 H3 or a newer GT275. I have about an acre to mow and will probably be dragging stuff around in a cart often. I would like to have the option of a blade on the front to push gravel and do some light...

What can anyone tell me about this tractor? For some reason, I can't find it listed anywhere on the Deere website under non-current equipment. What are the specs? Anyone have a review or comparison to something else? The reason I'm asking is that there will be one at an estate auction near me...

My parents are out of town for a few weeks and I'm mowing the yard for them. Prior to their departure, my dad had a problem with his GT275 stalling while he was mowing. He bought a new fuel filter for it but before putting it on, cleaned off some dirt from the tiny hole in the gas cap. It...

I am getting ready to order an hour meter kit for My GT242 and would like to know if anyone can tell me before I order this kit, just where it mounts. This would be from John Deere tot he tune of $71.00 I am thinking it is under the hood on the left side , as there is about a two inch hole...

JD GT275 won\'t spark. Anybody have a schematic? My JD 275 suddenly won't start. Put it in the garage two weeks ago, shut it off and today no spark. It Will turn over. I jumpered the seat switch to be sure it is not that. And the interloc for the emergency brake is working because I can...

I have a John Deere GT 275 that won't move anymore. It will go forward at an extremely slow speed, it wont go in reverse at all. I've checked all the linkages and the the transmission screen. The transmission seems to have "set up" right out of the blue. Anybody have any ideas? Is a new...

Question for the experts..... I have a JD GT 275 that I pulled out of the shed the other day for the first mow of the year. The battery was dead so I jumped it and it fired up as it should have. When I pulled the little button, that looks like the PTO button on my 4510, it spun up the mower...

I need some advice from the experts here. Running short of time I took our little JD GT 275 into town to have the blades sharpened, replace the belts, tune up etc. Everything seems fine except that, after running it for 10-15 or longer, when it is shut off it does not restart. It just sort of...