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John Deere 317 won't start

16 years ago

The engine will turn over no problem. Don't seem to be getting any spark. I have replaced the plugs, condenser and points. Any and all help is needed please.

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User
16 years ago
Not intimately familiar with the 317 but I'd check any safety interlock switches if it has them.. seat, parking brake, neutral switch?

After that the old start at square one... get a wiring diagram and trace it out.
tomplum
16 years ago
I assume you've an Onan w/ the point box. This engine needs 12 volt at the positive coil terminal to run. The negative side runs to the points/ condensor. Anything else on that terminal- temporarily remove for test purposes.
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moose0803
Original Author
16 years ago
Actually a Kohler engine. KT17 I believe. Nothing else on the negative side but the condenser and points.
windcatcher
16 years ago
"Actually a Kohler engine. KT17 I believe. Nothing else on the negative side but the condenser and points."

Some of those JD 317's had the Kohler 17 hp Series I engine in it from what I've read. If that's a clue to others then there you go.

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