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John Deere L118 Maintenance
The
John Deere L118 is a L100 series lawn tractor. This model was manufactured from
2004 to 2005. The John Deere L118 tractor is powered by Briggs and Stratton
406777 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV vertical-shaft air-cooled gasoline engine
with operating power of 20 Hp (15.4 kW), or Briggs and Stratton 407777 4-cycle
2-cylinder OHV vertical-shaft air-cooled gasoline engine with rated power of 22
Hp (16.4 kW).
The JD L118 model is fitted with Tuff Torq T40 belt-driven hydrostatic
transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. The maximum
forward speed - 5.5 mph (8.8 km/h), max. reverse speed - 3.2 mph (5.1
km/h). The John Deere L118 is equipped with a manual steering system,
disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x10.00-8 rear tires. The
wheelbase is 49 in (1240 mm).
The tractor is compatible with the following attachments: a 42"
mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1.0-4.0" (25-102 mm)
and manual lift system, 42" front-mount dual-stage snow blower with
clearing height of 21" (530 mm) and mechanical lift.
Engine oil capacity, qts (L) |
2.0 (1.9) |
Transmission fluid capacity, qts (L) |
2.45 (2.3) |
Fuel tank capacity, gal (L) |
2.1 (7.9) |
Recommended Oil and Fluid |
Engine oil type |
Turf-Gard, Plus-4, SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 5W-30. API Service category CH or higher |
Transmission fluid type |
Tuff Tech Oil, SAE 10W-30, 5W-50 Synthetic Oil |
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 |
AM125424 |
Engine fuel filter part number |
AM116304 |
Engine air filter part number |
LG499486S/GY20575, LG273638S (Pre-Cleaner) |
Spark plug part number |
M78543 |
Mower blade part number |
GX20249 |
Traction drive belt part number |
GX20006 |
Mower drive belt part number |
GX20072 |
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