John Deere Z442

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• Dec 9, 2017 / John Deere Z442

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I have a Z442 i bought used and when you first start it up when it's cold it's hard to start and when it does start it would surge a little, I removed the flywheel and cleaned & re gaped the coils and cleaned all. It don't surge anymore but is still takes time to start, like it's not getting enough fuel in the carb. I took the breather off and it seems to be getting enough fuel, also when it does start it acts as it was flooded but in seconds lines right out and runs good ?. any suggestions.

 

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• Dec 10, 2017 / John Deere Z442

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:welcome:

Welcome to the forum!

I'm going to move this thread over to our John Deere section.

 

Boudreaux In Eunice La.

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• Dec 10, 2017 / John Deere Z442

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How old is it ??? Maybe start simple and change the fuel lines, they do breakdown on the inside more than the outside..thanks to the great gas all over the place..... Also a new filter would help....

If it's the same the a good carb clean/rebuild will fix you up................ Hopefully

New plugs ?? try that first with the fuel lines...........

Let us know Mon Ami ~!~~!

 

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• Dec 10, 2017 / John Deere Z442

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Not sure how old it is, will the model# tell me?. Thanks

 

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• Dec 11, 2017 / John Deere Z442

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Yes numbers help from the engine......... Briggs Kawi Kohler ????

Sounds like you might some water in the bowl also ~!~!

 

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• Dec 12, 2017 / John Deere Z442

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Engine is a 25hp Kawasaki