This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it. Reading your operator’s manual will help you and others avoid personal injury or damage to the machine. Information given in this manual will provide the operator with the safest and most effective use of the machine. Knowing how to operate this machine safely and correctly will allow you to train others who may operate this machine. This manual and safety signs on your machine may also be available in other languages (see your authorized dealer to order).
Sections in your operator’s manual are placed in a specific order to help you understand all the safety messages and learn the controls so you can operate this machine safely. You can also use this manual to answer any specific operating or servicing questions. The machine shown in this manual may differ slightly from your machine, but will be similar enough to help you understand our instructions. John Deere Tractor 100 series Operators Manual,John Deere Tractor 100 series User Manual,John Deere Tractor 100 series Owner's Manual,John Deere Tractor 100 series Workshop Manual,John Deere Tractor 100 series maintenance manual,John Deere Tractor 100 series service manual.
Record Identification Numbers Lawn Tractors LA105, LA115, LA125, LA135, LA145, LA155, LA165, LA175 PIN (200001-) If you need to contact an Authorized Service Center for information on servicing, always provide the product model and identification numbers. You will need to locate the product identification number (PIN) for the machine and engine serial number. Record the information in the spaces provided below.
Register Your Product and Warranty Online
To register your product through the Internet, simply go to www.JohnDeereWarrantyRegistration.com. Completing the information, either online or with the product warranty card, will ensure the customer that their product receives all post sales service and important product information.
Using a Spark Arrestor
The engine in this machine is not equipped with a spark arrestor muffler. The California Public Resources Code, section 4442.5 provides as follows:
No person shall sell, offer for sale, lease, or rent to any person any internal combustion engine subject to Section 4442 or 4443, and not subject to Section 13005 of the Health and Safety Code, unless the person provides a written notice to the purchaser or bailee, at the time of sale or at the time of entering into the lease or rental contract, stating that it is a violation of Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in effective working order or the engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire pursuant to Section 4443. Cal. Pub. Res. Code 4442.5.
Other states or jurisdictions may have similar laws. A spark arrestor for your machine may be available from your authorized dealer. An installed spark arrestor must be maintained in good working order by the operator.
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
Waste products, such as, used oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, and batteries, can harm the environment and people:
- Do not use beverage containers for waste fluids - someone may drink from them.
- See your local Recycling Center or authorized dealer to learn how to recycle or get rid of waste products.
- A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific details on chemical products: physical and health hazards, safety procedures, and emergency response techniques. The seller of the chemical products used with your machine is responsible for providing the MSDS for that product.
Adjusting Cutting Height
Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately 25 - 100 mm (1 - 4 in.) in 6.4 mm (1/4 in.) increments. When mower deck is in transport position, cutting height is approximately 100 mm (4 in.). Detents allow the adjustment lever to be positioned at each indicated mower setting, as well as the mid-point between each setting.
Adjusting Carburetor
NOTE: Carburetor is calibrated by the engine manufacturer and is not adjustable. If engine is operated at altitudes above 1829 m (6,000 ft), some carburetors may require a special high altitude main jet. See your authorized dealer. If engine is hard to start or runs rough, check the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual.
Possible engine surging will occur at high throttle with transmission in N neutral and mower engagement lever disengaged. This is a normal condition due to the emission control system. After performing the checks in the troubleshooting section and your engine is still not performing correctly, contact your authorized dealer.
Replacing Fuel Filter
NOTE: Change filter when fuel is low.
- Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
- Let engine cool.
- Lift hood.
- Handle fuel safely. (See Handling Fuel Safely in the SAFETY section.)
- 5. Put a drain pan under fuel filter.
Service Miscellaneous
Using Proper Fuel
Use regular grade unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 87 octane or higher. Fuel blends containing up to 10% ethanol or up to 15% MTBE reformulated fuel are acceptable. Do not use fuel or additives containing methanol as engine damage can occur. Always use fresh, clean fuel that is purchased in a quantity that can be used within approximately 30 days, or add fuel stabilizer. Fuel is blended to give best seasonal performance. To avoid engine performance problems such as hard starting or vapor lock, use in-season fuel. Use fuel during warm weather that was purchased during that season, and use fuel during cold weather that was purchased during that season.
Fuel can become stale in machines with engines that are used seasonally or infrequently during a season. Stale fuel can produce varnish and plug carburetor components which can affect engine performance. Keep fuel storage container tightly covered and in a cool area out of direct sunlight. Fuel can break down and degrade if not sealed properly or exposed to sun and heat.
Condensation may collect in the fuel tank because of a variety of operating or environmental conditions and, over time, may affect your machine’s operation. Fill fuel tank at the end of daily use and store fuel in plastic containers to reduce condensation.
For best year-round performance and fuel-handling, add stabilizer to fuel immediately after fuel purchase. Such practice helps prevent engine performance problems and allows fuel storage in the machine all year without draining.