Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
This John Deere technical manual (TM1351) covers the 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, and 185 lawn tractors built between 1986 and 1990. It is the factory service reference for these machines and their FC290V, FB460V, FC420V, and FC540V engines, spanning 292 pages of repair and diagnostic procedures.
The manual splits into repair sections that show how to rebuild components and diagnostic sections that help you find faults quickly. You get coverage of the engine, fuel and air system, electrical system with the electric PTO clutch, the power train including the Eaton and Sundstrand hydrostatic transmissions, plus steering, brakes, and the mower deck.
Whether you are chasing a hard start, a weak hydrostatic drive, or a blade that will not engage, you can follow the same torque values, test procedures, and specifications a dealer technician uses.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | 9-28 | Group 05 Safety, Group 10 General Specifications, Group 15 Cap Screw Torque, Group 20 Tune-Up, Group 25 Fuel and Lubrication, Group 30 Serial Numbers |
| Engine | 29-42 | Group 05 Remove and Install, Group 10 Muffler |
| Fuel and Air System | 43-50 | Group 05 Fuel Pump and Fuel Tank |
| Electrical | 51-62 | Group 05 Electric PTO Clutch |
| Power Train | 63-138 | Group 05 Powered Wheels, Group 10 Traction Drive Clutch, Group 15 5-Speed Transaxle, Group 20 Hydrostatic Transmission¯Eaton, Group 21 Hydrostatic Transmission¯Sundstrand |
| Steering and Brakes | 139-160 | Group 05 Steering System, Group 10 Front Axle, Group 15 Brakes and Linkages |
| Miscellaneous | 161-178 | Group 05 Mower Spindles, Group 10 Mower Lift Linkage |
| Specifications/Operational Checkout Procedure | 179-186 | Group 01 Test and Adjustment, Group 05 Machine Operational Checkout |
| Engine/Fuel Operation and Tests | 187-206 | Group 05 Engine System Checkout, Group 10 Engine System Diagnosis |
| Electrical Operation and Tests | 207-262 | Group 05 Electrical System Checkout, Group 10 Electrical System Diagnosis, Group 15 Electrical System Component Tests, Group 20 Theory of Operation |
| Power Train Operation and Tests | 263-290 | Group 05 Hydrostatic Power Train System Checkout, Group 06 Gear Power Train System Checkout, Group 10 Hydrostatic Power Train System Diagnosis |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Traction Drive Clutch Belt Clearance | 94 mm (3.70 in.) | p. 15 |
| Traction Drive Clutch Belt Guide Clearance | 5 mm (0.20 in.) | p. 15 |
| Battery Voltage | 12 Volt | p. 17 |
| Battery Cold Cranking Capacity | 255 amp | p. 17 |
| Starter Amp Draw-Maximum | 150 amps | p. 181 |
| PTO Mounting Cap Screw Torque | 56 N·m (45 lb-ft) | p. 15 |
| PTO Clutch Clearance | 0.41 mm (0.016 in.) | p. 15 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 8.3 L (2.2 gal) | p. 17 |
| 130 | ||
| Starter No-Load RPM-Minimum | 7000 rpm | p. 181 |
| 130, 175, 180/185 | ||
| Spark Plug Gap (130, 175, 180/185) | 0.70–0.80 mm (0.028–0.031 in.) | p. 17 |
| 160/165 | ||
| Spark Plug Gap, 160/165 | 0.60–0.70 mm (0.024–0.028 in.) | p. 17 |
| 180/185 | ||
| Engine Oil, With Filter | 2.0 L (4.2 pt) | p. 17 |
