John Deere 130, 160, 165, 180, and 185 Lawn Mower Manual

This is the complete operator's manual for the John Deere 130, 160, 165, 180, and 185 lawn mower.

This owner's manual contains information on operating, adjusting, maintaining and troubleshooting your JD lawn tractor.

Covers All Years and Serial Numbers - Other websites sell manuals that are incomplete or only cover a specific year of the machine. This manual is guaranteed to be complete and to cover your machine's model year and serial number.

Safety
Controls
Prestarting Checks
Operating the Engine
- Starting the Engine
- Checking Indicator Lights on 180 and 185 Tractors
- Warming and Idling Engine
Driving the Tractor
- Before Driving
- Operating Lift Lever
- Using Park Brake
- Using Hydrostatic Transmission
- Using Gear Transmission to Move Forward
- Stopping the Gear Tractor
- Stopping Hydrostatic Tractor
- Emergency Stopping
Operating the Mower
- Before Mowing
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Adjusting Mower Wheels
- Adjusting Mower Level Side-To-Side
- Adjusting Mower Level Front-To-Rear
- Engaging Mower
- Mowing Tips and Travel Speeds
- Stopping Mower
- Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower
- Using Correct Blade(s)
- Mowing For a Better Lawn
- Preventing Uneven Cut
- Mowing Tall Grass
- Mowing Uneven Areas
- Mowing Large Area
- Mowing Small Area
- After Mowing
- Operating Optional Bagging Attachment
- Safely
- Mowing and Bagging Tips
- Removing and Emptying Bags
- Using Plastic Disposable Bags
- Bagging With Bolt-On Lip Sections (38-Inch Mower Only)
- Using Front Weights
- Using Rear Weights
Transporting
Fuels and Lubricants
Troubleshooting
Periodic Service
- Additional Service Information
- Using Service Records
- Before Each Use
- 10 Hours
- Break-In
- 25 Hours
- 50 Hours
- 100 Hours
- Yearly
- Hydrostatic Transmission Service
Service/Before Each Use
- Checking Engine Oil Level
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen
- Lubricating Wheel Spindles—10
- Hours
Service/25 Hours
- Changing Engine Oil—Engine Without Oil Filter
- Lubricating 38-Inch Mower Blade Spindles
- Checking Tire Pressure
- Checking Precleaner and Air Cleaner
- Checking Electrolyte Level
- Checking Transmission Oil Level—165/175/185
- Testing Safety Systems
Service/50 Hours
- Changing Engine Oil—Engine With Oil Filter
Service/100 Hours
- Changing Engine Oil Filter
- Checking Spark Plug
Service/Yearly
- Checking Differential Oil 165/175/185
- Cleaning Battery
- Cleaning Engine Fins
Service/As Necessary
- Adjusting Seat
- Charging Battery
- Jump-Starting Engine
- Replacing Fuel Filter
- Replacing Indicator Light Bulb
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt—38/46 In Mowers
- Removing 30 or 38-Inch Mower
- Installing 30 or 38-Inch Mower
- Removing 46-Inch Mower
- Installing 46-Inch Mower
- Replacing Belt—30-Inch Mower
- Replacing Mower Deck Belt for 38-In Mower
- Replacing Mower Deck Belt For 46-In Mower
- Checking Mower Blades
- Removing and Installing Mower Blades
Storage
Assembly
Specifications
Index

Pages: 244

Years and Serial Numbers: Covers all years and serial numbers

Models: 130, 160, 165, 180, and 185

Make: John Deere

Manual Code: OMM89684, OMM72257, OMM75874, OMM78999, and OMM95262

Manual Type: Operator's Manual/ Owner's Manual

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John Deere 130, 160, 165, 180, and 185 Lawn Mower Manual

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