Comments on: John Deere 317 Garden Tractor http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=john-deere-317-garden-tractor If you love your tractor... Repair - Repower - Restore - Garden Tractors Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:40:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Jim and Bonnie http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-443 Jim and Bonnie Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:49:38 +0000 http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/2006/03/21/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-443 Hi Darwin, The new safety switch should come with the new bracket already riveted together. You can order out a shop manual from a John Deere dealer with details on the complete tractor. It would have the diagrams. Jim Hi Darwin,

The new safety switch should come with the new bracket already riveted together. You can order out a shop manual from a John Deere dealer with details on the complete tractor. It would have the diagrams.

Jim

]]> By: stratman2500 http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-442 stratman2500 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:06:03 +0000 http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/2006/03/21/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-442 Thanks for the reply... unfortunately the seat switch has been probably jimmy rigged under the fender somewhere from previous owner, and if the neutral safety switch I purchased doesn't cure the issue I will have to trace the wires and see what's going on... you would think that the tractor would not start at all if the seat switch wires were grounding out somewhere though... Speaking of the wiring... would you by any chance have a copy of the wiring diagrams for the 317 you could fax/email me? would really help me troubleshoot this issue if you did, thanks... Also the old neutral safety switch I removed was rivitted on to the bracket... did it come that way from factory? How careful do you have to be to re-rivit that baby back on so as not to break the switch?? Darwin Thanks for the reply… unfortunately the seat switch has been probably jimmy rigged under the fender somewhere from previous owner, and if the neutral safety switch I purchased doesn’t cure the issue I will have to trace the wires and see what’s going on… you would think that the tractor would not start at all if the seat switch wires were grounding out somewhere though…

Speaking of the wiring… would you by any chance have a copy of the wiring diagrams for the 317 you could fax/email me? would really help me troubleshoot this issue if you did, thanks…

Also the old neutral safety switch I removed was rivitted on to the bracket… did it come that way from factory? How careful do you have to be to re-rivit that baby back on so as not to break the switch??

Darwin

]]> By: Jim and Bonnie http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-441 Jim and Bonnie Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:45:11 +0000 http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/2006/03/21/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-441 Yes, the switches involved are the seat switch, the PTO switch, and or the wiring. Jim Yes, the switches involved are the seat switch, the PTO switch, and or the wiring.

Jim

]]> By: stratman2500 http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-440 stratman2500 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:22:54 +0000 http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/2006/03/21/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-440 I have an issue with my JD 317... I just finished attaching my snowblower and found that when I started my tractor and hit the PTO switch it would kill my tractor like I had turned the key off... I assume it would not be the electronic clutch as it engages/disengages just fine when I toggle the switch and the snowblower was turning until the engine quit. However, I am also having trouble, like a previous blogger had stated, in regards to the neutral safety switch sometimes working and sometimes not, thus not allowing me start the tractor unless I wiggle it or push the hydro stick hard towards the left... My question is do you think it's the PTO toggle switch or the neutral safety switch or both, or possibly something else... I am going to have to replace the neutral safety switch anyways, so I guess I will start there... any advice? I have an issue with my JD 317… I just finished attaching my snowblower and found that when I started my tractor and hit the PTO switch it would kill my tractor like I had turned the key off… I assume it would not be the electronic clutch as it engages/disengages just fine when I toggle the switch and the snowblower was turning until the engine quit.

However, I am also having trouble, like a previous blogger had stated, in regards to the neutral safety switch sometimes working and sometimes not, thus not allowing me start the tractor unless I wiggle it or push the hydro stick hard towards the left… My question is do you think it’s the PTO toggle switch or the neutral safety switch or both, or possibly something else… I am going to have to replace the neutral safety switch anyways, so I guess I will start there… any advice?

]]> By: Jim and Bonnie http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-278 Jim and Bonnie Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:42:22 +0000 http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/2006/03/21/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-278 Just check if you are getting spark from the spark plug wires and also what the spark quality is. It should jump at least 1/4 inch and should be a lightening blue in color. Jim Just check if you are getting spark from the spark plug wires and also what the spark quality is. It should jump at least 1/4 inch and should be a lightening blue in color.

Jim

]]> By: sixftseven_mn http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-277 sixftseven_mn Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:13:02 +0000 http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/2006/03/21/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-277 I have a JD 317 that has been sitting outside of my garage for the past couple of years here in MN. The engine was turning over very slow and would not fire at all. I replaced the battery and the engine turns over great, but does not fire. I purchased a 317 service manual as I am desirous to get this tractor going before the snow flies...have the snowblower attachment for it. In the ignition circuit section of the manual it shows a meter that checks the coil, condenser, etc. I have not been able to find any information on the meter that was spelled out (I do not have the specific make/model right now at my disposal). What test device do you recommend that I utilize to check out the ignition system? I have a JD 317 that has been sitting outside of my garage for the past couple of years here in MN. The engine was turning over very slow and would not fire at all. I replaced the battery and the engine turns over great, but does not fire. I purchased a 317 service manual as I am desirous to get this tractor going before the snow flies…have the snowblower attachment for it. In the ignition circuit section of the manual it shows a meter that checks the coil, condenser, etc. I have not been able to find any information on the meter that was spelled out (I do not have the specific make/model right now at my disposal). What test device do you recommend that I utilize to check out the ignition system?

]]> By: Jim and Bonnie http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-266 Jim and Bonnie Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:00:18 +0000 http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/2006/03/21/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-266 The only thing I can think of is to try another ignition coil. Jim The only thing I can think of is to try another ignition coil.

Jim

]]> By: mmainguy http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-263 mmainguy Sat, 18 Aug 2007 19:06:27 +0000 http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/2006/03/21/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-263 I have a very strange problem with my john deere 317. I only get spark on 1 cylinder. I've replaced the points, plugs, wires, condenser, coil, and I still only get spark on the left side cylinder. I'm at a complete loss as to what could possibly cause this. I have a very strange problem with my john deere 317. I only get spark on 1 cylinder. I’ve replaced the points, plugs, wires, condenser, coil, and I still only get spark on the left side cylinder.

I’m at a complete loss as to what could possibly cause this.

]]> By: Jim and Bonnie http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-43 Jim and Bonnie Fri, 11 May 2007 20:10:52 +0000 http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/2006/03/21/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-43 Try a new ignition coil first. Actually you should install the new igntition coil and a new ignition module as a pair so a weak part doesn't take out a good one. Try a new ignition coil first. Actually you should install the new igntition coil and a new ignition module as a pair so a weak part doesn’t take out a good one.

]]> By: jaljd317 http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-41 jaljd317 Sun, 06 May 2007 12:26:59 +0000 http://www.garden-tractor-info.com/2006/03/21/john-deere-317-garden-tractor/#comment-41 Not sure how to post a new question hope this works. I have a 317 that will not start, NO SPARK. It has the ignotion control under the fly wheel. Is there a way to test this without pulling the engine. The other proplem parts could be the coil itself and I am not sure if the condensor could cause this too. I am not even sure why it has a condensor. Any halp on troubleshootingf would be apprerciated. Not sure how to post a new question hope this works.

I have a 317 that will not start, NO SPARK. It has the ignotion control under the fly wheel. Is there a way to test this without pulling the engine. The other proplem parts could be the coil itself and I am not sure if the condensor could cause this too. I am not even sure why it has a condensor. Any halp on troubleshootingf would be apprerciated.

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