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Introduction
- Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
- Using Your Operator’s Manual
- Special Messages
Product Identification
- Record Identification Numbers
- Register Your Product and Warranty Online
Safety Labels
- Safety Label Location
- Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
- Warning
- DANGER
  - ROTATING BLADE
- DANGER
  - ROTATING BLADE
  - THROWN OBJECTS
- WARNING
  - AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
- DANGER
  - ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS
- DANGER M128699
- Warning M159705
- Emission Control System Certification Label
- Emission Compliance Period
- Certification
- Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance
Safety
- Operating Safely
- Using a Spark Arrestor
- Checking Mowing Area
- Parking Safely
- Rotating Blades are Dangerous
  - HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS:
- Protect Children
- Avoid Tipping
- Keep Riders Off
- Towing Loads Safely
- Wear Appropriate Clothing
- Driving Safely on Public Roads
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Avoid High Pressure Fluids
- Prevent Fires
- Handling Fuel Safely
  - To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling fuel. Fuel is extremely...
- Tire Safety
- Checking Wheel Hardware
- Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
Assembly
- Charge and Connect Battery
- Check Tire Pressure
- Adjust Mower Deck Level
- Check Engine Oil Level
- Check Machine Safety System
- Break In Electric Engagement Clutch (If Equipped)
Operating Controls
- Operator Station Controls (LA105)
- Operator Station Controls (LA115, LA125, LA135)
- Operator Station Controls (LA145, LA155, LA165, LA175)
Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Adjusting Seat
  - Lumbar Seat Adjustment (LA165, LA175)
- Adjusting Cutting Height
  - Transporting or Getting On and Off Machine
- Checking Mower Deck Level
- Adjusting Mower Deck Level
  - Method One
  - Method Two
- Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Attachment Engagement Switch or Lever
- Testing Seat Switch
- Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using the Park Brake
  - Locking park brake:
  - Unlocking park brake:
- Using the Hour Meter and Service Reminder
- Using Key Switch and Headlights
  - Engine Off
  - Engine On
- Starting the Engine
- Idling the Engine
- Stopping the Engine
- Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission
  - Travel Forward
  - Travel in Reverse
  - Emergency Stopping
- Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission
  - Travel Forward
  - Travel in Reverse
  - Emergency Stopping
- Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Cruise Control (LA125, LA135, LA145, LA155, LA165, LA175)
  - Engage Cruise Control
  - Disengage Cruise Control
- Engaging and Disengaging Mower
- Using Mulch Cover (107 cm (42 in.) and 122 cm (48 in.) Mower Decks (If Equipped)
- Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
- Unplugging Mower, Bagger, Material Collection System
  - Checking For Plugging While Driving
  - Removing Debris From Inspection Points:
- Moving Machine by Hand
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Using Weights
- Using Tire Chains
- Using Accessories
  - Using the Power Port (If Equipped)
  - Using CargO Mount System
  - Using Storage Accessories
- Choosing Mower Blades
- Mowing Tips
Service Intervals
- Servicing Your Machine
- Intervals
Service Lubrication
- Grease
  - The following greases are preferred:
- Lubricating Front Axle
  - Wheel Spindles and Bushings
  - Front Axle Pivot
- Lubricating Pivot Points
  - 107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck:
  - 122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in.) Mower Decks:
Service Engine
- Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- Avoid Fumes
- Engine Oil
  - The following John Deere oils are preferred:
  - Other oils may be used if above John Deere oils are not available, provided they meet the followi...
- Checking Engine Oil Level
- Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (LA105 and LA115)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (LA135 and LA145)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (LA125)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (LA155, LA165 and LA175)
- Checking and Cleaning Emission Filter (If Equipped)
- Checking Spark Plug
- Adjusting Carburetor
- Replacing Fuel Filter
Service Transmission
- Checking Transmission
Service Mower
- Removing or Installing Mower Drive Belt at Engine Drive Sheave (122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in...
- Removing Mower Deck
- Installing Mower Deck
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck)
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt (122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in.) Mower Decks)
- Adjusting Mower Belt Tension (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck)
- Adjusting Spindle Brakes (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck)
- Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- Servicing Mower Blades
  - Removing Mower Blades
  - Installing Mower Blades
- Sharpening Blades
- Balancing Blades
Service Electrical
- Service the Battery Safely
- Removing and Installing the Battery
  - Removing
  - Installing
- Cleaning Battery and Terminals
- Using Booster Battery
- Replacing Headlight Bulb
- Replacing Fuse
Service Miscellaneous
- Using Proper Fuel
- Filling Fuel Tank
- Checking Tire Pressure
- Removing and Installing Hood
  - Removing
  - Installing
- Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
- Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
- Removing and Installing Front Wheel Assembly
  - Removing:
  - Installing
- Removing and Installing Rear Wheel Assembly
  - Removing
  - Installing
Troubleshooting
- Using Troubleshooting Chart
- Engine
- Electrical
- Tractor
- Mower
Storage
- Storing Safety
- Preparing Machine for Storage
- Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
  - Fuel:
  - Engine:
- Removing Machine From Storage
Specifications
- Gear Model LA105
  - Gear Speed Range
- Automatic Model LA115
- Automatic Model LA125
- Automatic Models LA135 and LA145
- Automatic Model LA155
- Automatic Models LA165 and LA175
- Electrical System
- Capacities
- Fuel System (All Models)
  - Fuel Types (Recommended):
- Recommended Lubricants (All Models)
  - Engine Oil:
  - Grease:
- Dimensions
- Tires
- Mower Deck - 107 cm (42 in.)
- Mower Deck - 122 cm (48 in.)
- Mower Deck - 137 cm (54 in.)
Warranty
- Product Warranty
- California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)
- Tire Warranty
- Limited Battery Warranty
Index
Getting Quality Service
- Service Literature
- Parts
  - Order Service Parts Online
- Part Numbers
  - Home Maintenance Kit Includes:
- John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service
Service Record
- Record Service Dates
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Specifications - 45

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight: LA115, LA125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 kg (450 lb)

Weight: LA135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 kg (470 lb)

Weight: LA145, LA155, LA165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 kg (525 lb)

Weight: LA175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 kg (579 lb)

Tires

Models LA105, LA115, LA125

Size (Front). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 x 6.00 - 6

Size (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 x 8.0 - 8

Tire Pressure (Front). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 kPa (14 psi)

Tire Pressure (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 kPa (10 psi)

Models LA135, LA145, 155

Size (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 x 6.00 - 6

Size (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 x 10.00 - 8

Tire Pressure (Front). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 kPa (14 psi)

Tire Pressure (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 kPa (10 psi)

Models LA165, LA175

Size (Front). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 x 6.5 - 8

Size (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 x 9.5 - 12

Tire Pressure (Front). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 kPa (12 psi)

Tire Pressure (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 kPa (12 psi)

(Tire pressure information is also located on the sidewalls of the tires)

Mower Deck - 107 cm (42 in.)

Blades Rotary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Blade Nut Torque (w/ 5/8 in. Nut) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 N•m (65 lb-ft)

Cutting Height (Approximately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 102 mm (1 - 4 in.)

Cutting Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1067 mm (42 in.)

Mower Deck - 122 cm (48 in.)

Blades Rotary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Blade Nut Torque (w/ 5/8 in. Nut) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 N•m (65 lb-ft)

Cutting Height (Approximately) . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 102 mm (1 - 4 in.)

Cutting Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1219 mm (48 in.)

Mower Deck - 137 cm (54 in.)

Blades Rotary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Blade Nut Torque (w/ 5/8 in. Nut) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 N•m (65 lb-ft)

Cutting Height (Approximately) . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 102 mm (1 - 4 in.)

Cutting Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1371 mm (54 in.)