For starting, keep key on for 5-10 seconds so that the fuel pump can pump gas up and into the carb. Put the throttle at the half way mark also. My 91 fires right up. You can also push the carb choke lever on the carb all the way to the left if you want as well. Sounds like it is running on 2 cylinders, so you might want to check the coils. I had one go bad. Disconnect each one by one to check. If no change, then you found the one.
I have the same JD322 tractor dedicated for snowblowing. First thing I would do is get some Seafoam spray and fuel treatment, this stuff will clean all the intake, valves, carb fuel line... this stuff is like a mechanic in a can, I swear by it... Second thing to check for rough running is the possibility of a bad coil making it run on only 2 cylinders. This is common on this tractor. Have fun with your restoration. Cheers
I'm a big fan of seafoam myself, the last owner put something in the gas that smells like paint thinner or something. So when I got it the first thing I did was take the gas tank off to flush it and the fuel line was actually melted into a rubber string looking thing. I'm hoping to do an other video on the 322 by next week hopefully, after planting.
Nice 322 and 430! I love them yanmars they run so smooth and quiet them 430s are beasts. What is your opinion on Kubota engines? I know cub cadet used the kubotas in the same era as Deere did in the 782d 882 1512 1772, 1572, 1782, and the 2182 which was a gas.
Chances are the yanmar will Outlast anything Onan. I have a diesel that's been overheated many times and it's still holds all the fluid where it belongs.
Have a 88 and a 90, these mowers are killers. My 90 is completely original, my 88 was completely restored by a guy in Buffalo NY. Just had to replace a fuel pump on the 88. Would buy another if I could find one reasonable but folks are finally finding out how great these machines were 30 years ago and now they want what they were brand new. The only bad thing…..they are ruff on front tires due to the forward weight
For starting, keep key on for 5-10 seconds so that the fuel pump can pump gas up and into the carb. Put the throttle at the half way mark also. My 91 fires right up. You can also push the carb choke lever on the carb all the way to the left if you want as well. Sounds like it is running on 2 cylinders, so you might want to check the coils. I had one go bad. Disconnect each one by one to check. If no change, then you found the one.
I'm glad you posted this........Never heard of Yanmar gas till now.........Thanks
I have the same JD322 tractor dedicated for snowblowing.
First thing I would do is get some Seafoam spray and fuel treatment, this stuff will clean all the intake, valves, carb fuel line... this stuff is like a mechanic in a can, I swear by it...
Second thing to check for rough running is the possibility of a bad coil making it run on only 2 cylinders. This is common on this tractor.
Have fun with your restoration.
Cheers
I'm a big fan of seafoam myself, the last owner put something in the gas that smells like paint thinner or something. So when I got it the first thing I did was take the gas tank off to flush it and the fuel line was actually melted into a rubber string looking thing. I'm hoping to do an other video on the 322 by next week hopefully, after planting.
I've got a 1988 and love it.
My first John Deere is a 322, and it is the best tractor in my fleet I also have a 455 a la110 and a la135 special edition.
Just picked up a 322 & looking forward to more vids!!
Nice 322 and 430! I love them yanmars they run so smooth and quiet them 430s are beasts. What is your opinion on Kubota engines? I know cub cadet used the kubotas in the same era as Deere did in the 782d 882 1512 1772, 1572, 1782, and the 2182 which was a gas.
So is the Yanmar or Onan more sought after?
Thanks
I would say the Onan is the more popular, But unfortunately they went out of business do to E.P.A problems.
Chances are the yanmar will Outlast anything Onan. I have a diesel that's been overheated many times and it's still holds all the fluid where it belongs.
I have somewhere around 4,000 hours on mine
Have a 88 and a 90, these mowers are killers. My 90 is completely original, my 88 was completely restored by a guy in Buffalo NY. Just had to replace a fuel pump on the 88. Would buy another if I could find one reasonable but folks are finally finding out how great these machines were 30 years ago and now they want what they were brand new. The only bad thing…..they are ruff on front tires due to the forward weight