Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
All 470 pages of this John Deere 325, 345 Technical Manual PDF (OEM TM1574 Feb-95) exist to get your Lawn and Garden Tractor running right, whether you're wrenching on the 325's FC540V engine or the 345's FD590V. Inside you'll find full electrical schematics covering power, cranking, and ignition circuits, a hydraulic lift system diagram with oil flow and pressure checks, and troubleshooting charts that walk you through both engines step by step. You also get complete torque value tables and hydrostatic transmission procedures for both models. Set your spark plug gap to 0.76 mm and torque it to 20 N·m, then check fuel pump pressure against the 6.12 kPa minimum before you chase a phantom no-start. No more flipping through a shop manual missing half the wiring. This bookmarked, searchable PDF jumps straight to whichever system you're chasing, on your laptop or your phone in the shop.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 3 | Specifications, Component Location, System Schematic, Theory of Operation, Troubleshooting Chart, Tests and Adjustments |
| Safety | 4-9 | Handle Fluids Safely-Avoid Fires, Use Care in Handling and Servicing Batteries, Service Cooling System Safely, Use Safe Service Procedures |
| Specs/General Info | 10-23 | General Vehicle Specifications, Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values, Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values, Fuel and Lubricants, Serial Number Locations, Engine Oil |
| 325 Engine | 24-87 | Engine Designation, Test and Adjustment Specifications, Exterior Engine Components, Engine and Fuel System Troubleshooting Chart, Cylinder Compression Pressure Test |
| 345 Engine | 88-157 | Engine Designation, Test and Adjustment Specifications, Exterior Engine Components, Engine and Fuel System Troubleshooting Chart, Cylinder Compression Pressure Test, Radiator |
| Electrical | 158-285 | Test and Adjustment Specifications, Component Location, Standard Electrical Schematic, Power Circuit Operation, Cranking Circuit Operation, Ignition Circuit Operation |
| Power Train | 286-339 | Repair Specifications, Hydrostatic Transmission Components, Hydrostatic System Operation, Transaxle Operation, Gear Power Flow, Neutral Creep Adjustment, Hydrostatic Transmission |
| 325 Steering | 340-353 | Adjustment Specifications, Steering System Components and Operation, Steering Gearbox Operation, Drag Link, Toe-In, Steering Gearbox |
| 345 Steering | 354-377 | Steering VALVE/SYSTEM Operation, Tilt Steering Operation, Steering Cylinder, Steering Valve and Column, Toe-In Adjustment, Steering System Leakage Test |
| Brakes | 378-393 | External Brake Linkage Operation, Internal Brake Linkage Operation, Brake Linkage Check and Adjustment, Brake Pedal and Linkage, Brake Assembly |
| Hydraulic | 394-415 | Hydraulic Lift System Components, HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC Schematic, Hydraulic Lift System, Hydraulic Lift Oil Flow and Pressure Check, Hydraulic Lift Control Valve |
| Attachments | 416-453 | |
| Miscellaneous | 454-463 |
Documents This Manual Refers To
The manufacturer cites these publications by number. We carry them:
- Yanmar 6EY26W Operation Manual (M51690)
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Fuel pump diaphragm | TM1574 Feb-95 | p. 1 |
| Fuel Pump Minimum Pressure | 6.12 kPa (0.90 psi) | p. 27 |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.76 mm (0.030 in.) | p. 27 |
| Spark Plug Torque | 20 N•m (177 lb-in.) | p. 27 |
| Engine Oil Capacity Without Filter | 1.6L (3.4 U.S. pt) | p. 27 |
| Engine Oil Capacity With Filter | 1.8L (3.8 U.S. pt) | p. 27 |
| Pressure for Minimum at 15 Seconds | 90 kPa (13 psi) | p. 91 |
| Radiator Cap Opening Pressure | 73–103 kPa (10.5–15 psi) | p. 91 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Total) | 13.2 L (3.50 U.S. gal) | p. 12 |
| Battery Voltage | 12V | p. 12 |
| 325 | ||
| Engine Horsepower (SAEJ1940), 325 | 12.6 kW (17 HP) | p. 11 |
| 345 | ||
| Engine Horsepower (SAEJ1940), 345 | 13.4 kW (18 HP) | p. 11 |
