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John Deere 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, 185 - Engine and PTO Clutch

Kawasaki engine remove and install

John Deere 130 Tractor - Kawasaki FC290V engine

Remove hood, muffler and pedestal shroud. Close fuel shut-off valve. Disconnect fuel line. Loosen cap screw and disconnect throttle cable. Disconnect two wires from ground terminal on right-hand side of engine. Disconnect wire from starter. Disconnect ignition wire and remove wire from grommet. Remove electric PTO clutch. Depress clutch pedal and remove belt from idler wheel and drive sheave. Remove drive sheave and key. Remove four engine mounting cap screws and belt guide. Rotate engine to clear oil drain from hole in frame and remove engine. When installing engine, apply lubricant to crankshaft before installing drive sheave. Tighten PTO clutch mounting cap screw to 56 Nm (45 lb-ft). Adjust throttle cable, choke, governor, fast idle and slow idle.

John Deere 160, 165 Tractor - Kawasaki FB460V engine

Remove hood, muffler and pedestal shroud. Close fuel shut-off valve. Disconnect fuel line. Disconnect throttle cable. Disconnect two wires from ground terminal on right-hand side of engine. Disconnect wires. Remove wires from behind oil fill tube. Disconnect ignition wire and remove wire from grommet. Remove electric PTO clutch. Relieve tension in traction belt for hydrostatic tractors. For gear driven tractors, depress clutch pedal. Remove belt from idler wheel and drive sheave. Remove drive sheave and key. Remove four engine mounting cap screws. On gear driven tractors, remove belt guard. Rotate engine to clear oil drain from hole in frame and remove engine. When installing engine, apply lubricant to crankshaft before installing drive sheave. Tighten PTO clutch mounting cap screw to 56 Nm (45 lb-ft). Adjust throttle cable, choke, governor, fast idle and slow idle.

John Deere 175, 180, 185 Tractor - Kawasaki FC540V / FC420V engine

Remove hood, muffler and pedestal shroud. Close fuel shut-off valve. Disconnect fuel line. Loosen cap screw and disconnect throttle cable. Disconnect two wires from ground terminal on right-hand side of engine. Disconnect wires from starter solenoid. Disconnect ignition wire and remove wire from grommet. Remove electric PTO clutch. Relieve tension in traction belt for hydrostatic tractors. For gear driven tractors, depress clutch pedal. Remove belt from idler wheel and drive sheave. Remove drive sheave and key. Remove four engine mounting cap screws. On gear driven units, remove belt guard. Rotate engine to clear oil drain from hole in frame and remove engine. When installing engine, apply lubricant to crankshaft before installing drive sheave. Tighten PTO clutch mounting cap screw to 56 Nm (45 lb-ft). Adjust throttle cable, choke, governor, fast idle and slow idle.

Replace muffler and Fuel pump

John Deere 130 Tractor - Kawasaki FC290V engine

Remove hood. Remove four cap screws and remove air duct. Disconnect spark plug wire. Remove engine cover. Remove two nuts and washers. Remove muffler. Put muffler and gasket into position. Install and tighten two washers and nuts. Install cover. Connect spark plug wire. Install air duct. Install hood.

John Deere 160, 165 Tractor - Kawasaki FB460V engine

Remove hood. Disconnect spark plug wire and remove rubber grommet to remove spark plug wire from air duct. Remove four cap screws and two cap screws and nuts from air duct. First, remove right side of air duct, then left side. Remove four cap screws and two spacers and remove muffler. Position muffler and gasket. Install and tighten two spacers and four cap screws. Install left side of air duct, then right side. Put spark plug wire through hole in air duct and connect to plug. Install rubber grommet. Install hood.

John Deere 175, 180, 185 Tractor - Kawasaki FC540V / FC420V engine

Remove hood. Remove four cap screws and remove air duct. Remove two nuts, washers and two cap screws. Pull out on muffler guard and remove muffler. Position muffler and gasket by pulling out on muffler shield. Install and tighten two cap screws, two nuts and washers. Install air duct. Install hood.

John Deere 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, 185 Fuel Pump

Remove Fuel Pump - Test fuel pump before removal. Disconnect vacuum line and fuel lines. Remove fuel pump. Service Fuel Pump - Remove screws and washers. Remove cover, gaskets and diaphram. Make sure vent in cover is not plugged. Inspect diaphram for hairline cracks or wear. Remove pump body and gasket. Remove valves by pulling rubber grommet. Inspect valves for hairline cracks or wear. Remove bottom diaphram and gasket. Inspect diaphram for holes, wrinkles or wear. Inspect all pump mounting surfaces. They must be free of any nicks or burrs. Replace any worn or damaged gaskets or diaphragms. When installing inlet and outlet valve assemblies, use a punch or small dull shaft to stretch rubber grommet. Push stretched assembly into pump body. When assembling pump body, be sure flat area on bottom plate and pump body match.

John Deere 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, 185 Tractor Fuel Tank

Remove Fuel Tank - Remove mower height knob, park brake knob and transmission selector knob. On hydrostatic tractors, remove tow valve knob. Disconnect seat switch. Remove pedestal shroud and platform. Close shut-off valve. Disconnect fuel line and remove it from foam pad. Disconnect fuel sensor wiring harness and remove it from foam pad. Remove fuel tank. Inspect Fuel Tank - Replace tank if damaged. Check rubber bushings for leaks or damage. Replace if necessary. Make sure overflow tube is not plugged. Disassemble Fuel Tank - If equipped, pull fuel sensor from tank. Test fuel sensor. Pull shut-off valve from tank.

Assemble Fuel Tank - Push rubber bushing into tank. Push shut-off valve into housing. Push rubber bushing into tank. Push fuel sensor into rubber bushing. Install Fuel Tank - Install tank. Put overflow tube through clip on back of frame. Put wiring harness under foam pad and connect harness to fuel sensor. Put fuel line under foam pad and connect line to shut-off valve. Put platform on frame. Put seat switch connector through platform. Make sure all levers fit through platform. Install and tighten two nuts, washers and three cap screws. Install pedestal shroud. Connect seat switch. Install control knobs.

John Deere 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, 185 Tractor - Electric PTO Clutch

Adjust Electric PTO Clutch

Make sure PTO switch is in OFF position. Disconnect spark plug wire and remove key. Insert a 0.41 mm (0.016 in.) feeler gauge through slot in clutch plate. Gauge should be between clutch rotor and armature. Tighten lock nut until feeder gauge begins to bind between armature and rotor. Use a sweeping motion with feeler gauge while making this adjustment. Do not overtighten. Repeat procedure on other two adjusting nuts. Connect spark plug wire and start engine. Move PTO switch to ON position. If clutch does not engage, test electrical connections for continuity or disassemble PTO for inspection and repair. Remove Electric PTO Clutch - Disconnect wiring harness. Remove cap screw and washer. If clutch is stuck on crankshaft, use a plastic hammer to loosen clutch from crankshaft. Remove clutch.

Ogura Electric PTO Clutch

Disassemble Ogura Electric PTO Clutch - This clutch is manufactured by Ogura Clutch. Remove three lock nuts. Support PTO clutch assembly on armature housing. Press on rotor shaft only and remove armature assembly. Remove three springs. Remove snap ring. Press bearing and spacer form armature housing. Press rotor from electrical coil assembly using 1-5/16 inch disk. Remove snap ring. Press bearing from electrical coil assembly. Inspect - Inspect bearings for wear or damage. Replace if necessary. Inspect springs for broken condition. Replace springs if necessary. Inspect contact surfaces of rotor and armature for scored or grooved condition. Check for weak or broken contact springs. Replace parts as needed.

Test Electrical Coil

Battery must be fully charged and in good condition for a proper test. Connect 12-volt battery to PTO electrical leads. Put a tool across coil. Electromagnetic action will hold tool to coil if PTO coil is in good condition. If tool is not attracted to coil, replace coil. Assemble Electric PTO Clutch - Press bearing into electrical coil assembly. Install snap ring. Press rotor into electrical coil assembly. Put spacer in armature housing. Press bearing against spacer. Install snap ring. Install springs and press armature housing onto rotor. Install lock nuts. Adjust PTO clutch after installing on tractor.

Warner Electric PTO Clutch

Disassemble Warner Electric PTO Clutch - This clutch is manufactured by Warner Electric Brake and Clutch. Remove spacer. Remove three nuts. Remove armature assembly and three springs. Remove rotor. Inspect - Inspect bearings for wear or damage. Replace bearings or housing assemblies as needed. Inspect springs for broken condition. Replace springs if necessary. Inspect contact surfaces of rotor and armature for scored or grooved condition. Check for weak or broken contact springs. Replace parts as needed.

Assemble - Install rotor on electrical coil assembly. Install three springs. Install armature housing assembly. Install three nuts. Install spacer. Adjust PTO clutch before installing on tractor. Install - Put lubricant on crankshaft. Install PTO clutch on crankshaft with pin on tractor through slot in electric coil housing. Install cap screw and washer. Hold flywheel and tighten cap screw to 56 Nm (45 lb-ft). Connect wiring harness.

Test and Adjustment

John Deere 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, 185 Tractor Engine

Fast Idle Speed - 3350 ± 100, Slow Idle Speed - 1400 ± 100, Cylinder Compression-Minimum (JD 160, 165) - 380 kPa (55 psi), Cylinder Compression-Minimum (130, 175, 180, 185 models) - 483 kPa (71 psi), Crankcase Vacuum-Minimum (JD 130) - 7 cm (2.8 in. water), Crankcase Vacuum-Minimum (160, 165, 175, 180, 185 tractors) - 25 cm (9.8 in. water), Oil Pressure-Minimum - 240 kPa (35 psi), Fuel Pump Pressure-Minimum (160, 165 models) - 3.68 kPa (0.5 psi), Fuel Pump Pressure-Minimum (130, 175, 180, 185 tractors) - 6.12 kPa (0.9 psi), Fuel Pump Flow-Minimum (John Deere 130, 175) - 80 ml/15 seconds (2.7 oz/15 seconds), Fuel Pump Flow-Minimum (JD 160, 165, 180, 185) - 90 ml/15 seconds (3 oz./15 seconds), Spark Plug Gap (John Deere 130, 175, 180, 185) - 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in.), Spark Plug Gap (JD 160, 165) - 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in.).

John Deere 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, 185 Tractor Electrical System

Ignition Coil Air Gap - 0.3 mm (0.12 in.), Ignition Coil Resistance (Primary) - 0.4-0.8 ohms, Ignition Coil Resistance (Secondary) - 10,000-18,000 ohms, Starter Amp Draw-Maximum - 150 amps, Starter No-Load RPM-Minimum (JD 130) - 7000 rpm, Starter No-Load RPM-Minimum (160, 165, 175, 180, 185 models) - 6000 rpm, Starter No-Load Amperage-Maximum (John Deere 130) - 60 amps, Starter No-Load RPM-Minimum (JD 160, 165, 175, 180, 185) - 50 amps, Regulated Output at 12.2-13.8V (130 model) - 12 amps minimum, Starter No-Load RPM-Minimum (160, 165, 175, 180, 185 tractors) - 14 amps minimum, Unregulated Voltage Output-Minimum - 34V.