John Deere L130

11 years ago

My John Deere L130 V twin 23 horsepower Kohler command won't crank. I turned the key, and nothing happens. Charged the battery, tested it, and still nothing. And, as it sat unused, (a few weeks) it has developed an oil leak just in front of the deck. It has formed a small puddle. Just had it in the shop for a new ignition switch, carb, and starter. Any ideas?

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tomplum
11 years ago
Maybe it should go back? External leaks that make enough to puddle on the front of a command tend to be the breather cover gasket if it isn't carb related. At least I don't recall seeing an L spec'd with an oil pressure switch, which attaches to that same cover if it is used. The tractor is at the age that you start to see corroded terminals - especially at the ignition, PTO and clutch switches. Maybe you will get lucky. Maybe the PTO switch is still pulled out...
AGuy5
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks for the suggestions, Haven't gotten to the oil leak just yet, but found a broken connection to the solenoid, so the engine cranks (and starts) again.
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stoveguyy
11 years ago
I saw a L130 for free on Craigslist last week. Owner said trans was bad. Looked ok in pics. Just what I need. Another lawn ornament.
trickyputt
11 years ago
Those trans arent hard to rebuild, but I would go for a k66 upgrade.