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Is the John Deere 5425 hard to start?

Is the John Deere 5425 hard to start?

I have a ’06 John Deere 5425 that is hard to start after it sets in the barn for more than 4 or 5 days. Recently we had to split the tractor and replace the starter ring gear.

What to do about the check valve on a JD tractor?

To fix the problem either clear the check valve by removing it and blowing compressed air though it or more appropriately replace the check valve. JD part #AL117189 is a simple plastic check valve that sells for approximately $12 at your JD dealer.

Where is the check valve on a JD 5425?

The 5×20 series fuel system includes the use of a check valve between the fuel tank and the fuel filter. This check valve is meant to provide a one way directional flow of fuel from the tank to the filter.

Where is the fuel tank located on a JD 5220 Tractor?

The 5×20 series tractor design places the fuel tank approximately level or below the fuel filter and fuel injector. Because of this AND coupled with the lack of a fuel pump a common complaint is that the fuel system loses it’s prime.

How many hours does a John Deere 5525 take?

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Why does my John Deere 5425 start hard?

This hard starting feature after your tractor has sat idle for several days is common to your 5425 model and many other JD models. The fuel system is apparently losing its prime. “This post could apply to other John Deere tractors but it is written specific to the JD 5×20 series (5220, 5320, 5420, 5520) tractors as I own a 5320 model.

To fix the problem either clear the check valve by removing it and blowing compressed air though it or more appropriately replace the check valve. JD part #AL117189 is a simple plastic check valve that sells for approximately $12 at your JD dealer.

The 5×20 series fuel system includes the use of a check valve between the fuel tank and the fuel filter. This check valve is meant to provide a one way directional flow of fuel from the tank to the filter.

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Ruth Doyle