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    momzilla1953 Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 14, 2009, 03:40 PM
    John Deere 217 lawn tractor won't start.
    I was mowing the lawn when my John Deere 217 lawn tractor just quit. I tried starting it and it does turn over but it won't start. Any suggestions as to what could be wrong. Thanks
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    crigby Posts: 4,343, Reputation: 107
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    Aug 14, 2009, 07:13 PM

    Hi,
    On this age Deere I would not discount that it si ignition problems, but I would personally check the fuel system first.
    By this I mean the lines and the pump. I just think them to be more likely by the description; been wrong before!
    Keep me apprised!
    Peace,
    Clarke

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