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John Deere E160 Maintenance
The
John Deere E160 is a E100 series lawn tractor with cast-iron front axle. This
model was manufactured between 2018 and 2020. The components of John Deere E160
driveline system: Briggs and Stratton 44U877 4-cycle vertical-shaft 2-cylinder
OHV air-cooled gasoline engine and belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with
infinite forward and reverse gears.
A 44.2 cu.in (724 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.12" (79 mm),
piston stroke of 2.89" (73 mm), and rated power of 24 hp (17.9 kW). Max.
forward speed - 5.5 mph (8.8 kph), maximum reverse speed - 3.2 mph (5.1
kph).
The John Deere E160 is equipped with a manual steering system, wet disc
brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x10.00-8 rear tires. The wheelbase
is 49 in (1240 mm). Compatible attachments for the tractor: a 48"
mid-mount 3-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1.0-4.0 in (25-102
mm), 44" front-mount two-stage snowblower with manual lift system, and
46" front-mount blade.
| Engine oil capacity, qts (L) |
2.0 (1.9) |
| Transmission fluid capacity, qts (L) |
2.35 (2.2) |
| Fuel tank capacity, gal (L) |
2.4 (9.1) |
| Recommended Oil and Fluid |
| Engine oil type |
Turf-Gard, Plus-4, SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 5W-30. API Service category CJ or higher |
| Transmission fluid type |
Tuff Tech Oil, SAE 10W-30 |
| Check fuel level |
Every 10 hours |
| Check engine oil level |
Every 10 hours |
| Clean air intake screen |
Every 10 hours |
| Check tire pressure and brakes |
Every 10 hours |
| Check and tighten loose hardware |
Every 10 hours |
| Lubricate front axle pivot |
Every 25 hours |
| Lubricate front wheel spindles and wheel bushings |
Every 25 hours |
| Check transmission fluid |
Every 25 hours |
| Change engine oil |
Every 50 hours |
| Replace engine oil filter |
Every 50 hours |
| Clean air filter precleaner (if equipped) |
Every 50 hours |
| Check air filter element |
Every 50 hours |
| Clean engine cooling fins |
Every 50 hours |
| Replace fuel filter |
Every 50 hours |
| Clean spark plug |
Every 50 hours |
| Check and clean battery terminals |
Every 50 hours |
| Sharpen or replace mower blades |
Every 50 hours |
| Check and adjust mower drive belt |
Every 50 hours |
| Clean mower deck |
Every 50 hours |
| Check and level mower deck |
Every 50 hours |
| Lubricate mower pivot points |
Every 50 hours |
| Replace spark plug |
Every 100 hours |
| Charge battery |
Every 100 hours |
| Check engine idle speeds |
Every 100 hours |
| Check carburetor adjustment |
Every 100 hours |
| Replace air filter precleaner (if equipped) |
Every 200 hours |
| Replace air filter element |
Every 200 hours |
| Change transmission fluid |
Every 200 hours |
| Check and adjust valve clearance |
Every 200 hours |
| Engine oil filter part number |
AUC12916 |
| Engine fuel filter part number |
AM116304 |
| Engine air filter part number |
MIU11515 (Cartridge), MIU11517 (Pre-Cleaner) |
| Spark plug part number |
MIU11020 |
| Mower blade part number |
GX21784 |
| Traction drive belt part number |
GX20006 |
| Mower drive belt part number |
GX21833 |
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