Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; Introduction; Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product; Table of Contents
All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice. COPYRIGHT© 2008 Deere & Co. John Deere Worldwide Commercial and Consumer Equipment Division All right...
Page 3 - Product Identification - 2; PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION; Product Identification; Record Identification Numbers; Register Your Product and Warranty Online; Safety Labels; Safety Label Location
Product Identification - 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Product Identification Record Identification Numbers Lawn Tractors LA105, LA115, LA125, LA135, LA145, LA155, LA165, LA175 PIN (200001-) If you need to contact an Authorized Ser vice Center for information on servicing, always provide the product mode...
Page 4 - SAFETY LABELS; Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
Safety Labels - 3 SAFETY LABELS MX41156 Picture Note: Use label number listed in table below to locate complete text of safety label message following this illustration. A- WARNING GX22477 B- DANGER M89504 C- DANGER GX22477 D- DANGER M118610 E - WARNING MX4878 F - DANGER/CAUTION M128699 G- WARNING M...
Page 5 - Warning
Safety Labels - 4 SAFETY LABELS Warning MX4878 Picture Note: This label appears on Briggs and Stratton engines only. • Read and follow Operating Instructions before running engine. • Gasoline is flammable. Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes before refueling. • Engines emit carbon monoxide, DO N...
Page 6 - Emission Control System Certification Label
Safety Labels - 5 SAFETY LABELS Warning M159705 M159705 Picture Note: This label is required and installed on machines sold in California. This label may also be installed on machines sold in other locations. Operation of This Equipment May Create Sparks that Can Start Fires Around Dr y Vegetation. ...
Page 7 - SAFETY; Safety; Operating Safely; Using a Spark Arrestor
Safety - 6 SAFETY Safety Operating Safely This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to obser ve the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. • Read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in manuals pro...
Page 8 - Rotating Blades are Dangerous; Protect Children
Safety - 7 SAFETY 6. Remove the key. 7. Wait for engine and all moving par ts to stop before you leave the operator’s seat. 8. Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped. 9. Disconnect the negative battery cable or remove the spark plug wire(s) (for gasoline engines) before servicing the...
Page 9 - Wear Appropriate Clothing; Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Safety - 8 SAFETY • Use only approved hitches. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the approved hitch point. • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. • If you cannot back ...
Page 10 - ASSEMBLY; Handling Fuel Safely; Tire Safety; Assembly; Charge and Connect Battery
Assembly - 9 ASSEMBLY • Always shut off fuel when storing or transpor ting machine, if the machine has a fuel shutoff. • Do not store machine near an open flame or source of ignition, such as a water heater or furnace. • Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Repla...
Page 11 - Check Tire Pressure
Assembly - 10 ASSEMBLY MX7686a 4. Connect positive (+) battery cable (A) to battery. 5. Connect negative (–) battery cable (B). 6. Apply general pur pose grease or silicone spray to terminal to help prevent corrosion. 7. Slide red cover over positive battery cable. Check Tire Pressure Check tire pre...
Page 12 - Operating Controls - 11; OPERATING CONTROLS; Operating Controls
Operating Controls - 11 OPERATING CONTROLS Operating Controls Operator Station Controls (LA105) MX27230 A Brake/Clutch Pedal B Park Brake Lock Lever C Throttle/Choke Lever D Reverse Implement Option (RIO) Switch E Service Reminder/Hour Meter F Key Switch G Attachment Engagement Lever H Deflector Shi...
Page 13 - Operating Controls - 12
Operating Controls - 12 OPERATING CONTROLS Operator Station Controls (LA115, LA125, LA135) MX27231 A Brake Pedal B Park Brake Lock Lever C Throttle/Choke Lever D Reverse Implement Option (RIO) Switch E Key Switch F Cruise Control Lever (LA125 and LA135) G Service Reminder/Hour Meter H Attachment Eng...
Page 14 - Operating Controls - 13
Operating Controls - 13 OPERATING CONTROLS Operator Station Controls (LA145, LA155, LA165, LA175) MX27232 A Brake Pedal B Park Brake Lock Lever C Throttle/Choke Lever D Reverse Implement Option (RIO) Switch E Key Switch F Cruise Control Lever G Attachment Engagement Switch H Ser vice Reminder/Hour M...
Page 15 - OPERATING; Operating; Daily Operating Checklist
Operating - 14 OPERATING Operating Daily Operating Checklist ❏ Test safety systems. ❏ Check tire pressure. ❏ Check fuel level. ❏ Check engine oil level. ❏ Remove grass and debris from engine compar tment and muffler area, and on top of mower deck, before and after operating machine. ❏ Clean air inta...
Page 16 - Adjusting Mower Deck Level
Operating - 15 OPERATING MX4896 b. Turn left blade (C) as shown. Hold drive belt and turn right blade (D) as shown. Take measurement for both blades. The difference between blade measurements must not be more than 3 mm (1/8 in.). c. Adjust mower deck level, if necessary. 5. Measure mower level (fron...
Page 17 - Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
Operating - 16 OPERATING 5. Measure the front edge of the mower deck directly below the front draft arm hanger at point (A). • If necessary, turn the front draft arm nut (C) counterclockwise so the front edge of the mower deck is 3-6 mm (1/8-1/4 in.) lower than the rear corners of the mower deck. Ad...
Page 18 - Testing Attachment Engagement Switch or Lever; Using the Hour Meter and Service Reminder
Operating - 17 OPERATING Testing Attachment Engagement Switch or Lever 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY Section.) 2. Sit on seat. 3. Lock the park brake. 4. Engage mower: • On models with electric attachment engagement switch, pull switch up. • On models with mechanical atta...
Page 19 - Using Key Switch and Headlights
Operating - 18 OPERATING • Hour meter cannot be reset. Using Key Switch and Headlights M94336a A- STOP Position B- Headlights On Position C- Run Position D- Start Position Engine Off NOTE: Headlights will drain the battery rapidly if key switch is left in headlights on position (B) with the engine o...
Page 20 - Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission; Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission
Operating - 19 OPERATING 2. Turn key to STOP position. Engine will stop and headlights will turn off. 3. Remove key. 4. Lock the park brake. Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission Travel Forward MX16555 1. Push brake/clutch pedal (A) all the way down to stop machine. 2. Move transmission shift l...
Page 21 - Engaging and Disengaging Mower
Operating - 20 OPERATING MX27233 3. Push and hold in the reverse implement switch (A) while depressing reverse foot pedal slightly for automatic transmission or moving the gear shift lever to the R (reverse) position for gear transmission. NOTE: If the engine and mower stop while repositioning the m...
Page 22 - Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck; Moving Machine by Hand
Operating - 21 OPERATING 3. Hook mulch cover to mower deck: • On 122 cm (48 in.) deck, wheel bracket grooves (F). MX8868Y • On 107 cm (42 in.) deck, slot (G) on left side and wheel bracket hole (H). 4. Lower discharge chute and metal deflector. 5. Make sure bagger blades are not installed for maximu...
Page 23 - Transporting Machine on Trailer; Using Weights; Using Tire Chains
Operating - 22 OPERATING MX16558 3. On Automatic Models: Pull out on bypass valve lever. (A). 4. Push machine to desired location. 5. On Automatic Models: Push bypass valve lever back in. Transporting Machine on Trailer NOTE: Trailer capacity must exceed combined machine weight and attachment weight...
Page 24 - Ser vice Intervals - 23; SERVICE INTERVALS; Choosing Mower Blades; Service Intervals; Servicing Your Machine
Ser vice Intervals - 23 SERVICE INTERVALS Using the Power Port (If Equipped) An electric power por t (A) can be used for accessories. See your authorized dealer. Using CargO Mount System™ The front and rear CargO Mount System™ brackets (B) can be used for easy attachment of selected optional equipme...
Page 25 - Service Lubrication - 24; SERVICE LUBRICATION; Service Lubrication; Grease
Service Lubrication - 24 SERVICE LUBRICATION • Lubricate front axle pivot. • Lubricate front axle wheel spindles and bushings. Every 25 Hours • Lubricate mower spindles. • Lubricate mower pivot points. • Lubricate front axle pivot. • Lubricate front axle wheel spindles and bushings. Every 50 Hours •...
Page 26 - SERVICE ENGINE; Service Engine; Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement; Checking Engine Oil Level
Ser vice Engine - 25 SERVICE ENGINE 122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in.) Mower Decks: MX25900 Picture Note: 122 cm (48 in.) mower deck used for illustration. A- Deck Idler Pivot B- Spindle Grease Fitting (3) • Lubricate the deck idler pivot (A) with a general all-pur pose spray lubricant. • Lubricate...
Page 27 - Changing Engine Oil and Filter; Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
Ser vice Engine - 26 SERVICE ENGINE 6. Remove dipstick. 7. Check oil level on dipstick. Oil must be between ADD and FULL marks. 8. If oil level is low, add oil to bring oil level no higher than FULL mark on dipstick. Do not overfill. 9. Install and tighten dipstick. Lower hood. Changing Engine Oil a...
Page 29 - Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (LA125)
Ser vice Engine - 28 SERVICE ENGINE 8. Inspect the foam precleaner (D) without removing it. If the foam precleaner is dirty: a.Remove it from the filter carefully. b. Wash precleaner in a solution of warm water and liquid detergent. c. Rinse precleaner thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water in a dr y ...
Page 30 - Checking and Cleaning Emission Filter (If Equipped)
Ser vice Engine - 29 SERVICE ENGINE MX25903 5. Loosen two knobs (A) and remove cover (B). MX25904 6. Pull filter assembly from air cleaner base (C). Inspect the foam precleaner (D) without removing it. If the foam precleaner is dir ty: a.Remove it from the paper filter carefully. b. Wash precleaner ...
Page 31 - Service Transmission - 30; SERVICE TRANSMISSION; Adjusting Carburetor; Service Transmission; Checking Transmission; Service Mower
Service Transmission - 30 SERVICE TRANSMISSION • Cracked porcelain. • Pitted or damaged electrodes. • Other wear or damage. 8. Replace spark plug as necessary. M85200 9. Check plug gap (B) with a wire feeler gauge. To change gap, move the outer electrode. • Gap must be 0.76 mm (0.030 in.). 10. Insta...
Page 32 - SERVICE MOWER; Removing Mower Deck; Installing Mower Deck
Service Mower - 31 SERVICE MOWER MX25905 3. Put a 15 mm closed wrench or a socket on the idler sheave nut (A) and rotate clockwise to move idler sheave toward front of tractor and hold to release belt tension. 4. Remove belt (B) from drive sheave (C), and release tension on sheave nut (A). 5. To ins...
Page 35 - Checking for Bent Mower Blades
Service Mower - 34 SERVICE MOWER MX7681a 3. Loosen nuts (A) and move cable bracket (B) away from the center of mower deck to tighten belt tension. Move bracket until almost all slack is out of cable but cable is not too tight. Tighten nuts. Adjusting Spindle Brakes (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck) 1. Pa...
Page 36 - Ser vice Electrical - 35; SERVICE ELECTRICAL; Servicing Mower Blades; Sharpening Blades; Balancing Blades; Service Electrical
Ser vice Electrical - 35 SERVICE ELECTRICAL Servicing Mower Blades Removing Mower Blades 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in SAFETY section.) 2. Raise mower deck to gain access to mower blades. If necessary, remove mower deck. 3. Block mower blade with a piece of wood to prevent it from s...
Page 37 - Ser vice Electrical - 36; Service the Battery Safely; Cleaning Battery and Terminals; Using Booster Battery
Ser vice Electrical - 36 SERVICE ELECTRICAL Service the Battery Safely Removing and Installing the Battery Removing 1. Park machine safely and lift hood. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY Section.) MX16570 2. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable (A). 3. Push red cover (B) away from positive (+) bat...
Page 38 - Service Miscellaneous - 37; SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS; Replacing Headlight Bulb; Replacing Fuse; Service Miscellaneous; Using Proper Fuel
Service Miscellaneous - 37 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS 5. Start the engine of the disabled machine and run machine for several minutes. 6. Carefully disconnect the booster cables in the exact reverse order: negative cable first and then the positive cable. Replacing Headlight Bulb 1. Park machine safely. ...
Page 39 - Service Miscellaneous - 38; Checking Tire Pressure; Removing and Installing Hood; Cleaning Plastic Surfaces; Removing and Installing Front Wheel Assembly
Service Miscellaneous - 38 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS 5. Fill fuel tank only to bottom of filler neck. 6. Install fuel tank cap. Checking Tire Pressure 1. Check tires for damage. 2. Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge. 3. Service tires safely. (See Tire Safety in the SAFETY section.) 4. Check that...
Page 40 - Service Miscellaneous - 39; Removing and Installing Rear Wheel Assembly
Service Miscellaneous - 39 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS MX40762 2. Safely lift and support machine. Place safe lifting device under end of front hanger bracket at location (A), and place jack stands or other stable supports under frame on each side at location (B). Block wheels remaining on the ground to p...
Page 41 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Troubleshooting; Using Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting - 40 TROUBLESHOOTING MX40761 2. Safely lift and support machine. Place safe lifting device under transmission centered under machine at location (A). Place jack stands or other stable suppor ts on each side (B) where mounting bolts for frame come through. Block wheels remaining on th...
Page 42 - Electrical
Troubleshooting - 41 TROUBLESHOOTING Electrical Tractor Mower Engine Runs Unevenly Cooling fins plugged. Loose electrical connections. Choke or throttle cable sticking. Fuel line or fuel filter plugged. Stale or dir ty fuel. Improper fuel. Air cleaner element plugged. Engine Misses Under Load Faulty...
Page 43 - STORAGE; Storage; Storing Safety
Storage - 42 STORAGE Storage Storing Safety Preparing Machine for Storage 1. Repair any worn or damaged par ts. Replace parts if necessary. Tighten loose hardware. 2. Repair scratched or chipped metal surfaces to prevent rust. 3. Remove grass and debris from machine. 4. Clean under the deck and remo...
Page 44 - SPECIFICATIONS; Removing Machine From Storage; Specifications; Automatic Model LA115
Specifications - 43 SPECIFICATIONS carburetor on gas engine or fuel injectors on diesel engine. Engine: Engine storage procedure should be used when vehicle is not to be used for longer than 60 days. 1. Change engine oil and filter while engine is warm. 2. Service air filter if necessary. 3. Clean d...
Page 45 - Automatic Model LA155; Dimensions
Specifications - 44 SPECIFICATIONS Transaxle Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuff Torq™ T40 Travel Speed - Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 8.9 km/h (0 - 5.5 mph) Travel Speed - Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 5.2 km/h (0 - 3.2 mph) Automatic ...
Page 46 - Tires
Specifications - 45 SPECIFICATIONS Weight: LA115, LA125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 kg (450 lb) Weight: LA135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 kg (470 lb) Weight: LA145, LA155, LA165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 kg (525 lb) ...
Page 47 - WARRANTY; Warranty; Product Warranty
Warranty - 46 WARRANTY Warranty Product Warranty Product warranty is provided as par t of John Deere’s support program for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. Engine related warranties stated in this manual refer only to emissions-related parts and compone...
Page 48 - INDEX; Tire Warranty; Index
Index - 47 INDEX • Exhaust manifold. • Catalyst muffler. Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems • Vacuum, and temperature sensitive valves and switches. • Electronic controls. • Hoses, belts, connectors and assemblies. Tire Warranty John Deere warranty applies for tires available through the John...
Page 50 - Getting Quality Service - 49; GETTING QUALITY SERVICE; Getting Quality Service; Service Literature; Parts; Part Numbers
Getting Quality Service - 49 GETTING QUALITY SERVICE Transmission, Checking (See your John Deere dealer) ........................ 30 Transporting Machine on Trailer ............................................................ 22 Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission, Using .........................
Page 51 - Getting Quality Service - 50; John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service
Getting Quality Service - 50 GETTING QUALITY SERVICE (Par t numbers are subject to change without notice. Part Numbers may be different outside the U.S.A.) John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service John Deere provides a process to handle your questions or problems, should they arise, to ensu...
Page 52 - SERVICE RECORD; Service Record; Record Service Dates
Service Record - 51 SERVICE RECORD Service Record Record Service Dates Oil Change Oil Filter Change (If Equipped) Lubricate Machine Air Cleaner Element Check/Clean Fuel Filter Change
