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John Deere LT160 Maintenance
The
John Deere LT160 lawn tractor was manufactured between 2002 and 2005. The John
Deere LT160 powerline system components: a 29.9 cu.in (490 cc) Kohler Command
CV460S 4-cycle vertical shaft single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a
rated power of 16 hp (11.9 kW) at 3600 prm, and Tuff Torq K46 belt-driven
hydrostatic transmission with foot-controlled variable speed drive.
The engine has a fixed main jet carburetor, mechanical diaphragm type
fuel pump, and full pressure lubrication system with full-flow oil
filter. The maximum forward speed - 5.8 mph (9.3 kph), max. reverse
speed - 3.5 mph (5.6 kph). The tractor is equipped with a manual
steering system, mechanical disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and
20x10.00-8 rear tires. The wheelbase is 48 in (1210 mm).
The John Deere LT160 is compatible with the following attachments: a 42"
mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1.0-4.0 in (25-102
mm) and mechanical lift system, and 44" front-mount blade.
| Engine oil capacity, qts (L) |
2.0 (1.9) |
| Transmission fluid capacity, qts (L) |
2.45 (2.30) |
| Fuel tank capacity, gal (L) |
2.0 (7.6) |
| Recommended Oil and Fluid |
| Engine oil type |
Turf-Gard, Plus-4, SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 5W-30. API Service category SG, SC or higher |
| Transmission fluid type (Hydro) |
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 and tighten loose hardware |
Every 10 hours |
| Check tire pressure and brakes |
Every 25 hours |
| Lubricate front axle pivot |
Every 25 hours |
| Lubricate front wheel spindles |
Every 25 hours |
| Clean air filter element |
Every 25 hours |
| Check transmission fluid |
Every 25 hours |
| Check and clean battery terminals |
Every 25 hours |
| Clean engine cooling fins |
Every 50 hours |
| Clean spark plug |
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 |
| Change engine oil |
Every 100 hours |
| Replace engine oil filter |
Every 100 hours |
| Replace fuel filter |
Every 100 hours |
| Charge battery |
Every 100 hours |
| Replace air filter element |
Every 100 hours |
| Replace spark plug |
Every 200 hours |
| Change transmission fluid |
Every 200 hours |
| Check engine idle speeds |
Every 200 hours |
| Check carburetor adjustment |
Every 200 hours |
| Check and adjust valve clearance |
Every 200 hours |
| Engine oil filter part number |
AM125424 |
| Engine fuel filter part number |
AM107314 |
| Engine air filter part number |
AM124458 (Paper), M131303 (Foam) |
| Spark plug part number |
M78543 |
| Mower blade part number |
M145969, M145968, M145970 |
| Traction drive belt part number |
M144044, M152284 |
| Mower drive belt part number |
M126536 or M128733, M141558 |
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