John-deere la105 User Manual Page 1

OMGX23171 K8JOHN DEEREWORLDWIDE COMMERCIAL & CONSUMER EQUIPMENT DIVISIONOMGX23171 K8GX23171K8John Deere Tractors100 SeriesOPERATOR’S MANUALNorth A

Assembly - 9ASSEMBLY• Always shut off fuel when storing or transporting machine, if the machine has a fuel shutoff.• Do not store machine near an open

Assembly - 10ASSEMBLYMX7686a4. Connect positive (+) battery cable (A) to battery.5. Connect negative (–) battery cable (B).6. Apply general purpose gr

Operating Controls - 11OPERATING CONTROLSOperating ControlsOperator Station Controls (LA105)MX27230ABrake/Clutch PedalB Park Brake Lock LeverC Throttl

Operating Controls - 12OPERATING CONTROLSOperator Station Controls (LA115, LA125, LA135)MX27231ABrake PedalB Park Brake Lock LeverC Throttle/Choke Lev

Operating Controls - 13OPERATING CONTROLSOperator Station Controls (LA145, LA155, LA165, LA175)MX27232ABrake PedalB Park Brake Lock LeverC Throttle/Ch

Operating - 14OPERATINGOperatingDaily Operating Checklist❏ Test safety systems.❏ Check tire pressure.❏ Check fuel level.❏ Check engine oil level.❏

Operating - 15OPERATINGMX4896b.Turn left blade (C) as shown. Hold drive belt and turn right blade (D) as shown. Take measurement for both blades.The d

Operating - 16OPERATING5. Measure the front edge of the mower deck directly below the front draft arm hanger at point (A).• If necessary, turn the fro

Operating - 17OPERATINGTesting Attachment Engagement Switch or Lever1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY Section.)2. Sit on seat.

Operating - 18OPERATING• Hour meter cannot be reset.Using Key Switch and HeadlightsM94336aA- STOP PositionB- Headlights On PositionC- Run PositionD- S

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Operating - 19OPERATING2. Turn key to STOP position. Engine will stop and headlights will turn off.3. Remove key.4. Lock the park brake.Using Travel C

Operating - 20OPERATINGMX272333. Push and hold in the reverse implement switch (A) while depressing reverse foot pedal slightly for automatic transmis

Operating - 21OPERATING3. Hook mulch cover to mower deck:• On 122 cm (48 in.) deck, wheel bracket grooves (F).MX8868Y• On 107 cm (42 in.) deck, slot (

Operating - 22OPERATINGMX165583. On Automatic Models: Pull out on bypass valve lever. (A).4. Push machine to desired location.5. On Automatic Models:

Service Intervals - 23SERVICE INTERVALSUsing the Power Port (If Equipped)An electric power port (A) can be used for accessories. See your authorized d

Service Lubrication - 24SERVICE LUBRICATION• Lubricate front axle pivot.• Lubricate front axle wheel spindles and bushings.Every 25 Hours• Lubricate m

Service Engine - 25SERVICE ENGINE122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in.) Mower Decks:MX25900Picture Note: 122 cm (48 in.) mower deck used for illustration

Service Engine - 26SERVICE ENGINE6. Remove dipstick.7. Check oil level on dipstick. Oil must be between ADD and FULL marks.8. If oil level is low, add

Service Engine - 27SERVICE ENGINEChecking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (LA105 and LA115)1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY

Service Engine - 28SERVICE ENGINE8. Inspect the foam precleaner (D) without removing it. If the foam precleaner is dirty:a.Remove it from the filter c

Product Identification - 2PRODUCT IDENTIFICATIONProduct IdentificationRecord Identification NumbersLawn TractorsLA105, LA115, LA125, LA135, LA145, LA1

Service Engine - 29SERVICE ENGINEMX259035. Loosen two knobs (A) and remove cover (B).MX259046. Pull filter assembly from air cleaner base (C). Inspect

Service Transmission - 30SERVICE TRANSMISSION• Cracked porcelain.• Pitted or damaged electrodes.• Other wear or damage.8. Replace spark plug as necess

Service Mower - 31SERVICE MOWERMX259053. Put a 15 mm closed wrench or a socket on the idler sheave nut (A) and rotate clockwise to move idler sheave t

Service Mower - 32SERVICE MOWER3. Slide mower under machine.4. Put wood blocks under each side of mower deck.5. Put attachment lift lever in lowest po

Service Mower - 33SERVICE MOWERMX7681aPicture Note: 107 cm (42 in.) mower deck only.a.Route cable under mower belt and brake rod and attach cable spri

Service Mower - 34SERVICE MOWERMX7681a3. Loosen nuts (A) and move cable bracket (B) away from the center of mower deck to tighten belt tension. Move b

Service Electrical - 35SERVICE ELECTRICALServicing Mower BladesRemoving Mower Blades1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in SAFETY section.)2.

Service Electrical - 36SERVICE ELECTRICALService the Battery SafelyRemoving and Installing the BatteryRemoving1. Park machine safely and lift hood. (S

Service Miscellaneous - 37SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS5. Start the engine of the disabled machine and run machine for several minutes.6. Carefully disconnect

Service Miscellaneous - 38SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS5. Fill fuel tank only to bottom of filler neck.6. Install fuel tank cap.Checking Tire Pressure1. Check

Safety Labels - 3SAFETY LABELSMX41156Picture Note: Use label number listed in table below to locate complete text of safety label message following th

Service Miscellaneous - 39SERVICE MISCELLANEOUSMX407622. Safely lift and support machine. Place safe lifting device under end of front hanger bracket

Troubleshooting - 40TROUBLESHOOTINGMX407612. Safely lift and support machine. Place safe lifting device under transmission centered under machine at l

Troubleshooting - 41TROUBLESHOOTINGElectricalTractorMowerEngine Runs UnevenlyCooling fins plugged.Loose electrical connections.Choke or throttle cable

Storage - 42STORAGEStorageStoring SafetyPreparing Machine for Storage1. Repair any worn or damaged parts. Replace parts if necessary. Tighten loose ha

Specifications - 43SPECIFICATIONScarburetor on gas engine or fuel injectors on diesel engine.Engine:Engine storage procedure should be used when vehic

Specifications - 44SPECIFICATIONSTransaxle Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuff Torq™ T40Travel Speed - Forward

Specifications - 45SPECIFICATIONSWeight: LA115, LA125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 kg (450 lb)Weight: LA135 . . . . . .

Warranty - 46WARRANTYWarrantyProduct WarrantyProduct warranty is provided as part of John Deere’s support program for customers who operate and mainta

Index - 47INDEX• Exhaust manifold.• Catalyst muffler.Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems• Vacuum, and temperature sensitive valves and switches.

Index - 48INDEXCustomer Service ... 48Cutting Height, Adjusting ...

Safety Labels - 4SAFETY LABELSWarningMX4878Picture Note: This label appears on Briggs and Stratton engines only.• Read and follow Operating Instructio

Getting Quality Service - 49GETTING QUALITY SERVICETransmission, Checking (See your John Deere dealer) ... 30Transporting Machine

Getting Quality Service - 50GETTING QUALITY SERVICE(Part numbers are subject to change without notice. Part Numbers may be different outside the U.S.A

Service Record - 51SERVICE RECORDService RecordRecord Service DatesOil Change Oil Filter Change (If Equipped)Lubricate MachineAir Cleaner Element Chec

Safety Labels - 5SAFETY LABELSWarning M159705M159705Picture Note: This label is required and installed on machines sold in California. This label may

Safety - 6SAFETYSafetyOperating SafelyThis cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the follow

Safety - 7SAFETY6. Remove the key.7. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before you leave the operator’s seat.8. Close fuel shut-off valve, i

Safety - 8SAFETY• Use only approved hitches. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the