John Deere 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, 185 Lawn Tractor Technical Manual TM1351

John Deere dealer repair manual for the 130, 160, 165, 175, 180 and 185 lawn tractors, dated 18 April 1990.

Engines by model: the 130 has the Kawasaki FC290V, the 160 and 165 the FB460V, the 175 the FC420V, and the 180 and 185 the FC540V twin. Both the gear and hydrostatic (165, 185) drives are covered, and the electrical section has the wiring diagrams plus diagnostic charts that take you from a symptom to the fix.

What the manual covers

• General specs, cap screw torques, fuel and lubricant info
• Engine removal and installation
• Fuel system and carburetor adjustment
• Electrical: wiring diagrams, theory and diagnostics for the safety and charging circuits
• Power train: gear transaxle, hydrostatic drive, belts and clutch
• Steering and brakes
• Mower deck and attachment drive

Models covered

130, 160, 165, 175, 180, 185 lawn tractors with Kawasaki FC290V, FB460V, FC420V and FC540V engines. Some repairs change at S.N. 360001 and 420001, as marked in the text.

Before you order

• Check the fit. Match your model number to the list above. Full Kawasaki engine overhaul is in a separate book, CTM5.
• Manual type. Technical manual (service and repair). Written for a trained mechanic. Each section opens with the specs, torque values, wear limits and special tools you need before the steps.
• Format. PDF download, 292 pages, English. Link right after checkout. No printed copy is posted.

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