Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
1.2 Using Your Operator?s Manual
1.3 Special Messages
2 Product Identification
2.1 Record Identification Numbers
2.2 Register Your Product and Warranty Online
3 Safety Labels
3.1 Safety Label Location
3.2 Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
3.3 Warning
3.4 DANGER
3.5 DANGER
3.6 WARNING
3.7 DANGER
3.8 DANGER M128699
3.9 Warning M159705
3.10 Emission Control System Certification Label
3.11 Emission Compliance Period
3.12 Certification
3.13 Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance
4 Safety
4.1 Operating Safely
4.2 Using a Spark Arrestor
4.3 Checking Mowing Area
4.4 Parking Safely
4.5 Rotating Blades are Dangerous
4.6 Protect Children
4.7 Avoid Tipping
4.8 Keep Riders Off
4.9 Towing Loads Safely
4.10 Wear Appropriate Clothing
4.11 Driving Safely on Public Roads
4.12 Practice Safe Maintenance
4.13 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
4.14 Prevent Fires
4.15 Handling Fuel Safely
4.16 Tire Safety
4.17 Checking Wheel Hardware
4.18 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
5 Assembly
5.1 Charge and Connect Battery
5.2 Check Tire Pressure
5.3 Adjust Mower Deck Level
5.4 Check Engine Oil Level
5.5 Check Machine Safety System
5.6 Break In Electric Engagement Clutch (If Equipped)
6 Operating Controls
6.1 Operator Station Controls (LA105)
6.2 Operator Station Controls (LA115, LA125, LA135)
6.3 Operator Station Controls (LA145, LA155, LA165, LA175)
7 Operating
7.1 Daily Operating Checklist
7.2 Adjusting Seat
7.3 Adjusting Cutting Height
7.4 Checking Mower Deck Level
7.5 Adjusting Mower Deck Level
7.6 Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
7.7 Testing Safety Systems
7.8 Testing Park Brake Switch
7.9 Testing Park Brake
7.10 Testing Attachment Engagement Switch or Lever
7.11 Testing Seat Switch
7.12 Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
7.13 Using the Park Brake
7.14 Using the Hour Meter and Service Reminder
7.15 Using Key Switch and Headlights
7.16 Starting the Engine
7.17 Idling the Engine
7.18 Stopping the Engine
7.19 Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission
7.20 Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission
7.21 Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
7.22 Using Cruise Control (LA125, LA135, LA145, LA155, LA165, LA175)
7.23 Engaging and Disengaging Mower
7.24 Using Mulch Cover (107 cm (42 in.) and 122 cm (48 in.) Mower Decks (If Equipped)
7.25 Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
7.26 Unplugging Mower, Bagger, Material Collection System
7.27 Moving Machine by Hand
7.28 Transporting Machine on Trailer
7.29 Using Weights
7.30 Using Tire Chains
7.31 Using Accessories
7.32 Choosing Mower Blades
7.33 Mowing Tips
8 Service Intervals
8.1 Servicing Your Machine
8.2 Intervals
9 Service Lubrication
9.1 Grease
9.2 Lubricating Front Axle
9.3 Lubricating Pivot Points
10 Service Engine
10.1 Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
10.2 Avoid Fumes
10.3 Engine Oil
10.4 Checking Engine Oil Level
10.5 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
10.6 Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
10.7 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (LA105 and LA115)
10.8 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (LA135 and LA145)
10.9 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (LA125)
10.10 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (LA155, LA165 and LA175)
10.11 Checking and Cleaning Emission Filter (If Equipped)
10.12 Checking Spark Plug
10.13 Adjusting Carburetor
10.14 Replacing Fuel Filter
11 Service Transmission
11.1 Checking Transmission
12 Service Mower
12.1 Removing or Installing Mower Drive Belt at Engine Drive Sheave (122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in…
12.2 Removing Mower Deck
12.3 Installing Mower Deck
12.4 Replacing Mower Drive Belt (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck)
12.5 Replacing Mower Drive Belt (122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in.) Mower Decks)
12.6 Adjusting Mower Belt Tension (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck)
12.7 Adjusting Spindle Brakes (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck)
12.8 Checking for Bent Mower Blades
12.9 Servicing Mower Blades
12.10 Sharpening Blades
12.11 Balancing Blades
13 Service Electrical
13.1 Service the Battery Safely
13.2 Removing and Installing the Battery
13.3 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
13.4 Using Booster Battery
13.5 Replacing Headlight Bulb
13.6 Replacing Fuse
14 Service Miscellaneous
14.1 Using Proper Fuel
14.2 Filling Fuel Tank
14.3 Checking Tire Pressure
14.4 Removing and Installing Hood
14.5 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
14.6 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
14.7 Removing and Installing Front Wheel Assembly
14.8 Removing and Installing Rear Wheel Assembly
15 Troubleshooting
15.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
15.2 Engine
15.3 Electrical
15.4 Tractor
15.5 Mower
16 Storage
16.1 Storing Safety
16.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
16.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
16.4 Removing Machine From Storage
17 Specifications
17.1 Gear Model LA105
17.2 Automatic Model LA115
17.3 Automatic Model LA125
17.4 Automatic Models LA135 and LA145
17.5 Automatic Model LA155
17.6 Automatic Models LA165 and LA175
17.7 Electrical System
17.8 Capacities
17.9 Fuel System (All Models)
17.10 Recommended Lubricants (All Models)
17.11 Dimensions
17.12 Tires
17.13 Mower Deck – 107 cm (42 in.)
17.14 Mower Deck – 122 cm (48 in.)
17.15 Mower Deck – 137 cm (54 in.)
18 Warranty
18.1 Product Warranty
18.2 California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)
18.3 Tire Warranty
18.4 Limited Battery Warranty
19 Index
20 Getting Quality Service
20.1 Service Literature
20.2 Parts
20.3 Part Numbers
20.4 John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service
21 Service Record
21.1 Record Service Dates
22 Table of Contents
