Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
This 168-page John Deere Technical Manual (OEM #TM1391) covers the RX63, RX73, TX75, SX75, RX95, and SX95 riding mowers, giving you factory repair procedures for every system from engine to power train. Inside you'll find full electrical wiring diagrams, a dedicated troubleshooting section for chasing starting and PTO faults, plus a bolt torque chart and O-ring boss fitting recommendations up front so you're not guessing at fastener specs. Set the mower spindle sheave locknut to 140 N-m (103 lb-ft) and the engine sheave mounting cap screw to 73 ± 13 N-m (54 ± 10 lb-ft), then check drive belt clearance at 2.0-4.0 mm before you button it back up. No more flipping through a shop binder with missing pages while your customer's mower sits half-apart. This PDF is bookmarked and searchable, so you can jump straight to the variator adjustment or clutch linkage check without hunting.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Safety and Specifications | 7-16 | Safety, Repair Specifications (Bolt Torque Chart, O-Ring Boss Fitting Service Recommendations, Engine, Other Material) |
| Engine | 17-30 | John Deere Engine Repair, Engine Removal, Engine Installation, 12.5 Hp Models, 9 Hp and 6 Hp Models |
| Fuel and Air System Repair | 31-40 | Air Cleaner, Breather, Carburetor Repair, Fuel Pump Test, Fuel Pump Disassemble, Fuel Pump Assemble, Fuel Pump Install |
| Power Train Repair | 41-68 | Belt Routing, Primary Belt, Secondary Belt, Clutch Rod Assembly, Variable Speed System, Transaxle |
| Steering and Brake Repair | 69-84 | Front Wheels, Bearings, Front Spindle, Steering Shaft, Tie Rod, Brake Repair |
| Miscellaneous Repair | 85-102 | Mower Spindles, Inch Mower Spindle, Mower Deck, Mower Lift Linkage, Engine Shroud |
| Specifications and Operational Checkout | 103-112 | Machine Test Specifications, Indicator Light Check, Transmission Neutral Start Check, PTO Neutral Start Check, Starting Circuit Check, Throttle and Choke Lever Check |
| Engine/Fuel System Operation and Tests | 113-126 | Engine Oil Leak Check, Fuel Leak Check, Air Cleaner Check, Throttle Cable, Governor Linkage, Cylinder Compression |
| Electrical Operation and Tests | 127-156 | Indicator Lamp Circuit Check, Starting Circuit Check, Battery Tests, Starter Solenoid Test, Ignition Circuit Tests, Wiring Diagram |
| Power Train Operation and Tests | 157-168 | Brake/Clutch Linkage Check, Transaxle Neutral Check, Clutch/Speed Check, PTO Check, Power Train Operating Test, Variator Adjustment (Standard) |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Mower spindle sheave locknut torque | 140 N·m (103 lb-ft) | p. 15 |
| Engine sheave mounting cap screw torque | 73 ± 13 N·m (54 ± 10 lb-ft) | p. 15 |
| guide to belt clearance | 2.0-4.0 mm (0.08-0.160 in.) | p. 46 |
| belt guide (A) for clearance from belt | 1.0-2.0 mm (0.04-0.08 in.) | p. 46 |
| Blade bolt torque | 140 N·m (103 lb-ft) | p. 89 |
| Ignition coil air gap | 0.3 mm (0.12 in.) | p. 105 |
| Spark plug gap | 0.76 mm (0.030 in.) | p. 15 |
| Fuel pump output at 3000 rpm | 0.09 L (0.2 pt) in 15 seconds | p. 15 |
| Transaxle cover cap screw torque | 10 N·m (95 lb-in.) | p. 15 |
| Brake pedal free play | 19 mm (1-1/4 in.) | p. 15 |
| Idle speed (no-load) | 1400 ± 100 rpm | p. 105 |



















