Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
Whether the hydrostatic transaxle takes the right oil, how the operator presence interlock is supposed to behave, which grease belongs in a deck spindle: questions like these get settled once, by the factory. This John Deere 1445 technical manual PDF, Deere publication TM1806, runs 834 pages and covers five front mower models from the 1420 through the 1565, gas and diesel alike. Wiring diagrams trace the interlock circuits from seat switch to PTO switch to starter, hydraulic schematics lay out the lift and drive circuits line by line, and repair procedures fill well over half the book. Set your alternator belt deflection between 10 and 15 mm, then pull the crankshaft main bearing cap screws to 79 N·m (58 lb-ft), straight from the spec tables. Nobody to ask when it's just you and a machine older than the dealership's records? Bookmarked and text-searchable, this PDF answers, and the mower runs again.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Engine (Gas) - Specifications, Tests and Repair | 31-282 | General Specifications, Tests and Adjustments, Starting Motor Troubleshooting, Starter Solenoid, Engine Repair Procedures |
| Electrical - Schematics and Harnesses | 293-344 | Gas Series Schematics, Diesel Series Schematics, Harness Routing, Connector Locations |
| Electrical - Operation and Diagnostics | 345-469 | Circuit Operation, Test Procedures, Engine Will Not Crank Diagnosis, Starting Circuit Checks |
| Electrical - Tests, Adjustments, Repair and Cab | 470-506 | Component Testing, Adjustments, Electrical Repair, Cab Electrical |
| Power Train - Hydrostatic Diagnostics and Repair | 514-664 | Hydrostatic Drive Diagnosis, Transaxle Repair, Ground Speed Loss, Drive Component Overhaul |
| Steering - Diagnostics and Repair | 671-684 | Steering Diagnosis, Steering Component Repair |
| Brakes - Repair | 694-702 | Brake Repair Procedures |
| Hydraulics - Schematics, Diagnostics, Tests and Repair | 706-752 | Component Location, Hydraulic Schematics, Operation and Diagnostics, Tests and Adjustments, Hydraulic Repair |
| Attachments - Diagnostics and Repair | 758-804 | Deck and Attachment Diagnosis, Attachment Repair, Deck Spindle Service |
| Miscellaneous Repair | 808-835 | Miscellaneous Service Procedures |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Camshaft Attaching Cap Screw | 11 N•m (96 lb-in.) | p. 30 |
| Camshaft Gear Housing Cover Cap Screw | 9 N•m (78 lb-in.) | p. 30 |
| Alternator Belt Deflection | 10 - 15 mm (0.38 - 0.5 in.) | p. 6 |
| Thermostat Begin Opening Temperature | 69.5 - 72.5°C (157 - 163°F) | p. 48 |
| Thermostat Fully Open Temperature | 85°C (185°F) | p. 44 |
| Alternator Drive Belt Deflection at 98 N (22 lb-force) | 10 - 15 mm (0.40 - 0.60 in.) | p. 100 |
| 1420 | ||
| Engine Oil Capacity (Gas Engine) | 3.1 L | p. 31 |
| Cooling System Capacity (Gas Engine) | 6.6 L | p. 31 |
| 1435 | ||
| Engine Oil Capacity (Diesel Engine) | 2.7 L | p. 99 |
| Cooling System Capacity (Diesel Engine) | 6.6 L | p. 101 |
| 1445 and 1545 | ||
| Engine Oil Capacity (Diesel Engine) | 3.6 L | p. 100 |
| 1445 | ||
| Cooling System Capacity (Diesel Engine) | 7.1 L | p. 105 |
