1986-1990 John Deere 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, 185 Lawn Tractors Service & Repair Manual
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FOREWORD
This manual is written for an experienced technician.
Essential tools required in performing certain service
work are identified in this manual and are
recommended for use.
Live with safety: Read the safety messages in the
introduction of this manual and the cautions
presented throughout the text of the manual.
N
This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see
this symbol on the machine or in this manual,
be alert to the potential for personal injury.
Technical manuals are divided in two parts: repair
and diagnostics. Repair sections tell how to repair the
components. Diagnostic sections help you identify the
majority of routine failures quickly.
Information is organized in groups for the various
components requiring service instruction. At the
beginning of each group are summary listings of all
applicable essential tools, service equipment and
tools, other materials needed to do the job, service
parts kits, specifications, wear tolerances, and torque
values.
Binders, binder labels, and tab sets can be ordered
by John Deere dealers direct from the John Deere
Distribution Service Center.
This manual is part of a total product support
program.
FOS MANUALS—REFERENCE
TECHNICAL MANUALS—MACHINE SERVICE
COMPONENT MANUALS—COMPONENT SERVICE
Fundamentals of Service (FOS) Manuals cover basic
theory of operation, fundamentals of troubleshooting,
general maintenance, and basic type of failures and
their causes. FOS Manuals are for training new
personnel and for reference by experienced
technicians.
Technical Manuals are concise guides for specific
machines. Technical manuals are on-the-job guides
containing only the vital information needed for
diagnosis, analysis, testing, and repair.
Component Technical Manuals are concise service
guides for specific components. Component technical
manuals are written as stand-alone manuals covering
multiple machine applications.
O53,TMIFC -19-10MAR88
Introduction
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SECTION 10—General Information
Group 05—Safety
Group 10—General Specifications
Group 15—Cap Screw Torque
Group 20—Tune-Up
Group 25—Fuel and Lubrication
Group 30—Serial Numbers
SECTION 20—Engine
Group 05—Remove and Install
Group 10—Muffler
SECTION 30—Fuel and Air System
Group 05—Fuel Pump and Fuel Tank
SECTION 40—Electrical
Group 05—Electric PTO Clutch
SECTION 50—Power Train
Group 05—Powered Wheels
Group 10—Traction Drive Clutch
Group 15—5-Speed Transaxle
Group 20—Hydrostatic Transmission—Eaton
Group 21—Hydrostatic Transmission—Sundstrand
Group 25—Hydrostatic Differential—Peerless
Group 26—hydrostatic Differential—Kanzaki
SECTION 60—Steering and Brakes
Group 05—Steering System
Group 10—Front Axle
Group 15—Brakes and Linkages
Contents
SECTION 80—MISCELLANEOUS
Group 05—Mower Spindles
Group 10—Mower Lift Linkage
SECTION 210—SPECIFICATIONS/OPERATIONAL
CHECKOUT PROCEDURE
Group 01—Test and Adjustment
Group 05—Machine Operational Checkout
SECTION 220—ENGINE/FUEL OPERATION AND
TESTS
Group 05—Engine System Checkout
Group 10—Engine System Diagnosis
SECTION 240—ELECTRICAL OPERATION AND
TESTS
Group 05—Electrical System Checkout
Group 10—Electrical System Diagnosis
Group 15—Electrical System Component Tests
Group 20—Theory of Operation
SECTION 250—POWER TRAIN OPERATION AND
TESTS
Group 05—Hydrostatic Power Train System
Checkout
Group 06—Gear Power Train System Checkout
Group 10—Hydrostatic Power Train System
Diagnosis
Group 11—Gear Power Train System Diagnosis
Group 15—Hydrostatic Power Train
Group 16—Gear Drive Power Train
Index
COPYRIGHT© 1990
DEERE & COMPANY
Moline, Illinois
All rights reserved
A John Deere ILLUSTRUCTION™ Manual
Previous Editions
Copyright 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986 Deere & Company
All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on
the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is
reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
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TO JOHN DEERE DEALERS
FILING INSTRUCTIONS
TM-1351 (APR-88)
130, 160, 165, 175, 180, and 185 Lawn Tractors
Discard TM-1351 dated (Feb-87) and replace with this manual dated (Apr-88).
New information added to this manual includes:
•All repair specifications moved to Section 10, Group 10
•All test and adjustments specifications moved to Section 210, Group 01
•Sunstrand hydrostatic transmission repair and adjustment.
•Kanzaki differential repair
•Engine symptom/problem diagnostic charts in Section 220, Group 10
•New wiring schematic for new ground system.
The following service information bulletins apply to the 130, 160, 165, 175, 180 and 185 tractors:
TY87-70-6 M87-12-6
TY87-70-1 M87-12-5
M87-12-11 M87-12-4
M87-12-10 M87-12-3
M87-12-9 M87-12-2
M87-12-8 M87-12-1
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Group 05—Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-05-1
Group 10—General Specifications
Repair Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-1
Tractor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-3
Mower Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-4
Group 15—Cap Screw Torque
Inch Series Torque Chart . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15-1
Metric Series torque Chart . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15-2
Group 20—Tune-Up
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20-1
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20-1
Group 25—Fuel and Lubrication
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25-1
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25-2
Peerless Differential Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25-2
Kanzaki Differential Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25-3
Eaton Hydrostatic Transmission Oil . . . . . 10-25-3
Substrand Hydrostatic Transmission Oil . . 10-25-3
General Purpose grease . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25-4
Group 30—Serial Numbers
Product Identification Numbers . . . . . . . . 10-30-1
Engine Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30-1
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1986-1990 John Deere 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, 185 Lawn Tractors Service & Repair Manual
Models Covered:
- John Deere 130
- John Deere 160
- John Deere 165
- John Deere 175
- John Deere 180
- John Deere 185
Engines Covered:
- Kawasaki FC290V
- Kawasaki FB460V
- Kawasaki FC420V
- Kawasaki FC540V
Serial Numbers:
- Peerless Differential: up to 475000
- Kanzaki Differential: 475001 and up
- Eaton Hydrostatic: up to 475000
- Sundstrand Hydrostatic: 475001 and up
The 1986-1990 John Deere 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, 185 Lawn Tractors Service & Repair Manual is the official factory-issued manual used by technicians to maintain and repair these popular lawn tractor models. It covers all mechanical and electrical components in detail, with dedicated sections for tune-up, engine servicing, drivetrain systems, hydrostatic and gear transmissions, and mower deck components.
This manual includes precise repair specifications, troubleshooting charts, torque specs, and adjustment procedures. Whether you’re servicing a Kawasaki FC290V engine on a 130 or working on the Sundstrand hydrostatic unit in a 185, this manual ensures proper factory-level guidance throughout every step of the job.
Content Overview:
- General Information: Safety instructions, serial number identification, and model-specific specs
- Engine: Kawasaki engine installation/removal, muffler service, governor and throttle adjustments
- Fuel & Air Systems: Pump and tank removal, carburetor servicing (via CTM-5)
- Electrical: Wiring schematics, electric PTO clutch, solid-state ignition
- Power Train: Traction clutches, gear drive, Eaton/Sundstrand hydrostatic systems, Peerless/Kanzaki differentials
- Steering & Brakes: Linkages, adjustments, and complete mechanical servicing
- Mower Systems: Spindles, lift linkage, blade specs and torque settings
- Diagnostics: System operation checks, symptom diagnosis, and troubleshooting charts
Trusted by John Deere dealerships and field techs, this manual is an essential tool for restoring, maintaining, or troubleshooting your classic John Deere lawn tractor.
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Language: English
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