Owner's manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Product Identification
- Safety Labels
- Safety
- Operating Safely
- Using a Spark Arrestor
- Checking Mowing Area
- Parking Safely
- Rotating Blades are Dangerous
- 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
- Tire Safety
- Checking Wheel Hardware
- Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- Assembly
- Operating Controls
- Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Checking Mower Deck Level
- Adjusting Mower Deck Level
- 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
- Using the Hour Meter and Service Reminder
- Using Key Switch and Headlights
- Starting the Engine
- Idling the Engine
- Stopping the Engine
- Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission
- Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission
- Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Cruise Control (LA125, LA135, LA145, LA155, LA165, LA175)
- 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
- Moving Machine by Hand
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Using Weights
- Using Tire Chains
- Using Accessories
- Choosing Mower Blades
- Mowing Tips
- Service Intervals
- Service Lubrication
- Service Engine
- Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- Avoid Fumes
- Engine Oil
- 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
- 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
- Sharpening Blades
- Balancing Blades
- Service Electrical
- Service Miscellaneous
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Gear Model LA105
- 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)
- Recommended Lubricants (All Models)
- Dimensions
- Tires
- Mower Deck - 107 cm (42 in.)
- Mower Deck - 122 cm (48 in.)
- Mower Deck - 137 cm (54 in.)
- Warranty
- Index
- Getting Quality Service
- Service Record
- Table of Contents
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 Deere
parts system. For tires not available through the John Deere parts system,
the tire manufacturer’s warranty applicable to your machine may not apply
outside the U.S. (See your John Deere dealer for specific information.)
Limited Battery Warranty
NOTE: Applicable in North America only. For complete machine
warranty, reference a copy of the John Deere warranty statement.
Contact your John Deere dealer to obtain a copy.
TO SECURE WARRANTY SERVICE
The purchaser must request warranty service from a John Deere dealer
authorized to sell John Deere batteries, and present the battery to the
dealer with the top cover plate codes intact.
FREE REPLACEMENT
Any new battery which becomes unserviceable (not merely discharged)
due to defects in material or workmanship within 90 days of purchase will
be replaced free of charge. Installation costs will be covered by warranty if
(1) the unserviceable battery was installed by a John Deere factory or
dealer, (2) failure occurs within 90 days of purchase, and (3) the
replacement battery is installed by a John Deere dealer.
PRO RATA ADJUSTMENT
Any new battery which becomes unserviceable (not merely discharged)
due to defects in material or workmanship more than 90 days after
purchase, but before the expiration of the applicable adjustment period,
will be replaced upon payment of the battery’s current list price less a pro
rata credit for unused months of service. The applicable adjustment period
is determined from the Warranty Code printed at the top of the battery and
chart below. Installation costs are not covered by warranty after 90 days
from the date of purchase.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
A. Breakage of the container, cover, or terminals.
B. Depreciation or damage caused by lack of reasonable and necessary
maintenance or by improper maintenance.
C. Transportation, mailing, or service call charges for warranty service.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND PURCHASER’S
REMEDIES
To the extent permitted by law, neither John Deere nor any company
affiliated with it makes any warranties, representations, or promises as to
the quality, performance or freedom from defect of the products covered
by this warranty. IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT
APPLICABLE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPLICABLE
ADJUSTMENT PERIOD SET FORTH HERE. THE PURCHASER’S ONLY
REMEDIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE BREACH OR
PERFORMANCE OF ANY WARRANTY ON JOHN DEERE BATTERIES
ARE THOSE SET FORTH HERE. IN NO EVENT WILL THE DEALER,
JOHN DEERE OR ANY COMPANY AFFILIATED WITH JOHN DEERE BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. (Note:
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts
or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So
these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.) This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have some rights which vary
from state to state.
NO DEALER WARRANTY
The selling dealer makes no warranty of it’s own and the dealer has no
authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of John Deere,
or to modify the terms or limitations of this warranty in any way.
PRO RATA MONTHS OF ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: If your battery is not labeled with a warranty code, it is a
warranty code B.
Index
A
Accessories, Using .................................................................................22
Air Cleaner Elements (20hp Briggs and Stratton), Checking and Cleaning
27
Air Cleaner Elements (LA125), Checking and Cleaning
........................28
Air Cleaner Elements (LA165 and LA175), Checking and Cleaning
......28
Air Cleaner Elements (Single Cylinder Briggs and Stratton), Checking and
Cleaning
...................................................................................27, 28, 29
Attachment Engagement Switch or Lever, Testing
................................17
Axle, Lubricating Front
...........................................................................24
B
Balancing Blades ...................................................................................35
Battery and Terminals, Cleaning
............................................................36
Battery, Charge and Connect at Assembly
..............................................9
Battery, Removing and Installing
............................................................36
Battery, Service Safely
...........................................................................36
Battery, Using Booster
...........................................................................36
Belt Tension 107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck, Adjusting
.............................33
Belt, Installing and Removing Mower Drive Belt at Engine Drive Sheave
(122 cm (48 in.) and 137 (54 in.) Decks)
................................................30
Blades, Balancing
..................................................................................35
Blades, Checking Mower
........................................................................34
Blades, Servicing Mower
........................................................................35
Blades, Sharpening
................................................................................35
Brake Switch, Testing Park
....................................................................16
Brake, Testing Park
................................................................................16
Brake, Using Park
..................................................................................17
Bulb, Replacing Headlight
......................................................................37
Bypass
...................................................................................................21
C
Capacities Specifications .......................................................................44
Carburetor, Adjusting
.............................................................................30
Certification Label
....................................................................................5
Cleaning Air Intake Screen
.....................................................................26
Controls on Automatic Transmission, Using Travel
...............................19
Controls on Gear Transmission, Using Travel
.......................................19
Controls, Operator Station (LA105)
........................................................11
Controls, Operator Station (LA115, LA125, LA135)
...............................12
Controls, Operator Station (LA145, LA165, LA175)
...............................13
Cruise Control, Using
.............................................................................20
Warranty Code Warranty Period
A 40 Months
B 36 Months
C 24 Months










