John Deere 318 User Manual
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Power Circuit Test
at Key Switch—
Fuse Side
Turn key switch to RUN
position.
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Check for voltage at
key switch terminal “A”,
where red and pink
wires (A) connect to
key switch.
VOLTAGE:
For 20-amp power
circuit, pink wire
between fuse and key
switch is open.
For 2-amp or 3-amp
power circuit, red wire
between fuse and key
switch is open.
Repair or replace wire
as necessary, then GO
TO
;
and
Å
, Group 05.
NO VOLTAGE: GO TO
1f
1f
Power Circuit Test
at Key Switch—
Battery Side
Key switch OFF.
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Check for voltage at
key switch terminal “B”
where red wire (A) from
circuit breaker
terminates.
VOLTAGE: Replace
key switch.
NO VOLTAGE: GO TO
1g
1g
Main Power
Circuit Test at
Circuit Breaker
Check 20-amp fuse.
If fuse is OK, remove
battery base to access
circuit breaker.
Set battery on air
cleaner cover, then
reroute negative (—)
cable to connect
battery.
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NOTE: Early Models:
316 (S.N. —362983)
318 (S.N. —364137)
420 (S.N. —360009)
have starter soleniod
mounted next to
circuit breaker, as
shown.
On Later Models;
Starter solenoid is
on starter.
Check for voltage at
both terminals (A) of
circuit breaker.
VOLTAGE AT ONLY
ONE TERMINAL:
Replace breaker.
VOLTAGE AT BOTH
TERMINALS: Red wire
between key switch and
circuit breaker is open.
Repair or replace as
necessary, then GO TO
;
, Group 05.
NO VOLTAGE AT
EITHER TERMINAL:
For early machines, GO
TO
1h
.
For later machines,
replace red wire to
battery.
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Electrical System Diagnosis/Dash Lamp Circuit Tests
TM1590 (17MAY95)
240-20-6
316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
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240
20
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