John Deere 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, 185 Lawn Tractor Technical Manual TM1351

John Deere technical manual TM1351 for the 130, 160, 165, 175, 180 and 185 lawn tractors. This is the dealer repair book for these older Kawasaki powered tractors.

Engines by model: the 130 has the Kawasaki FC290V, the 160 and 165 the FB460V, the 175 the FC420V, and the 180 and 185 the FC540V twin.

Compatibility and quick facts

• Make: John Deere
• Models: 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, 185
• Book code: TM1351
• Engines: Kawasaki FC290V (130), FB460V (160/165), FC420V (175), FC540V (180/185)
• Serial notes: Some fixes change at S.N. 360001 and 420001, as marked in the text
• Edition: 18 Apr 1990
• Manual type: Technical manual (service and repair)
• Language: English
• Length: 292 pages
• Format: PDF, download link right after checkout

What is inside

• General specs, cap screw torques and fuel and lube info
• Engine removal and refit, with engine repair pointed to CTM5
• Fuel system and carburetor adjustment
• Electrical: wiring diagrams, theory and diagnostics for the safety and charging circuits
• Power train: gear transaxle, hydrostatic drive, belts and clutch
• Steering and brakes
• Mower deck and attachment drive
• Diagnostic charts that walk you from a symptom to the fix

Good to know before you buy

John Deere technical manuals are written for a trained mechanic. Each group starts with the special tools, specs, wear limits and torque values you need, then the steps.

Full engine overhaul is in the Kawasaki engine manual CTM5, not in this book. Engine removal and fitting is covered here.

Common questions

Does this cover the hydrostatic 165 and 185?
Yes. The hydrostatic drive is covered as well as the gear models.

Is there a wiring diagram?
Yes, in the electrical section, along with the testing steps.