Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
This 396-page John Deere LT133, LT155, LT166 Technical Manual (OEM #TM1695) is built for the 2000 lawn tractor lineup, and it doesn't split hairs between engines: both the Kohler and Briggs and Stratton powerplants get full treatment. You get complete wiring diagrams for tracing every short and open circuit, a dedicated troubleshooting section for engine, electrical, and hydrostatic drive complaints, and page after page of torque specs for steering, brakes, and deck work. Torque the spindle mounting nuts to 27 N-m (20 lb-ft), and check your oil filter spec before you button the deck back up: single-element, full-flow, spin-on. No more swapping parts on a guess because a forum thread sounded confident. Grab your phone, open the bookmarked sections, and walk straight to the mower deck or the hydrostatic transaxle.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 3-8 | |
| Specifications and Information | 9-22 | Repair Specifications |
| Engine - Kohler | 23-70 | Specifications, Troubleshooting, Tests and Adjustments, Fuel & Air Repair, Engine Repair |
| Engine - Briggs and Stratton | 71-124 | Specifications, Troubleshooting, Tests & Adjustments, Fuel and Air Repair, Engine Repair |
| Electrical | 125-282 | Reading Electrical Schematics, Theory and Diagnostic Information, Specifications, Schematics and Wiring Harnesses, Troubleshooting, Tests & Adjustments |
| Power Train - Gear | 283-310 | Specifications, Component Location, Theory of Operation, Troubleshooting, Tests & Adjustments, Repair |
| Power Train - Hydrostatic | 311-326 | Specifications, Component Location, Theory of Operation, Troubleshooting, Tests and Adjustments, Repair |
| Steering | 327-334 | Specifications, Torque Specifications, Repair, Steering Gear Assembly REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, Front Axle REMOVAL/INSTALLATION |
| Brakes | 335-342 | Specifications, Torque Specifications, Tests and Adjustments, Repair |
| Attachments | 343-382 | Repair Specifications, Mower Decks, Blades Will Not Rotate, Drive Belt Slips, Leveling, Sheave Brake Adjustment |
| Miscellaneous | 383-396 | Repair Specifications, Tire Pressure Adjustment, Front Wheel REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, Rear Wheel REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, Front Wheel Bearing Repair, Fuel Tank REMOVAL/INSTALLATION |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Oil Filter | Single Element, Full Flow, Spin-On Filter | p. 11 |
| Fuel Filter | Replaceable In-Line | p. 12 |
| Spark Plug Gap | 1.0 mm (0.040 in.) | p. 11 |
| Fast Idle Speed | 3400 ± 25 rpm | p. 37 |
| Battery Minimum Cold Cranking Amps | 160 amps | p. 12 |
| Starter Maximum Current Draw | 180 amps | p. 271 |
| Tire Pressure — Front (with mower) | 83 kPa (12 psi) | p. 13 |
| Mower Spindle Mounting Nut Torque | 27 N•m (20 lb-ft) | p. 345 |
| Mower Blade Cap Screw Torque | 53 N•m (39 lb-ft) | p. 368 |
| Timing Sprocket Nut Torque | 145 N•m (107 ft-lb) | p. 370 |
| LT133, LT155 | ||
| Spark Plug Torque | 40 N•m (30 lb-ft) | p. 29 |
| Cylinder Head Cap Screw Torque | 41 N•m (30 lb-ft) | p. 29 |
| Kohler Engine Crankcase Capacity (With Filter) | 1.8 L (1.9 qt) | p. 11 |
| LT166 | ||
| Valve Clearance | 0.10 – 0.16 mm (0.004 – 0.006 in.) | p. 73 |
| Briggs & Stratton Engine Crankcase Capacity (With Filter) | 1.5 L (1.6 qt) | p. 11 |
| LT155, LT166 | ||
| Hydrostatic Transmission Oil Capacity | 2.4 L (0.63 gal) | p. 313 |
