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John Deere 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, 185 - Servicing Mower

John Deere 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, 185 Tractor - Mower Spindles

Remove mower spindle

Mower spindles normally require no lubrication or service. If the spindle must disassembled, be sure to lubricate and torque parts as instructed. Remove mower from JD 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, 185 tractor. On 38 and 46-inch mowers, remove mower drive belt. Remove nut, mower drive sheave and key. On 30-inch mower, remove two spacers. Remove cap screw and washer to remove blade. Remove nuts and bolts. Remove spindle assembly.

John Deere 130 Tractor - Service 30-inch mower spindle

Press spindle shaft down through hub. Remove lower snap ring. Press on inner and outer rings of upper bearing and remove lower bearing and spacer. Turn hub over and press upper bearing out. Inspect bearings, shaft, spacer and hub for wear or damage. Replace parts if necessary. Position lower bearing in hub. Make sure land riding seal of bearing is away from hub. Press bearing against upper snap ring. Put spacer into position. Fill area around spacer 50 to 60 percent full of SAE multipurpose grease. Support lower bearing and put upper bearing into position. Make sure land riding seal of bearing is away from hub. Press upper bearing against spacer, keeping spacer in position. Install lower snap ring. Fill area around snap ring 50 to 60 percent full of SAE multipurpose grease. Support inner ring of upper bearing and press spindle shaft into hub. Check rolling torque of spindle. Maximum allowable torque is 0.07 Nm (0.6 lb-in.).

John Deere 130, 160, 165, 175 Tractor - Service 38-inch mower spindle

Press spindle shaft down through hub. Remove lower snap ring. Press on inner and outer rings of upper bearing and remove lower bearing and spacer. Turn hub over and press upper bearing out. Inspect bearings, shaft, spacer and hub for wear or damage. Replace parts if necessary. Position lower bearing in hub. Make sure land riding seal of bearing is away from hub. Press bearing against upper snap ring. Put spacer into position. Fill area around spacer 50-60 percent full of SAE multipurpose Grease. Support lower bearing and put upper bearing into position. Make sure land riding seal of bearing is away from hub. Press upper bearing against spacer, keeping spacer in position. Install lower snap ring. Fill area around snap ring 50-60 percent full of SAE multipurpose grease. Support inner ring of upper bearing and press spindle shaft into hub. Check rolling torque of spindle. Maximum allowable torque is 0.07 Nm (0.60 lb-in.).

John Deere 130, 160, 165, 175 Tractor - Assemble spindle (38-inch mower)

Clean threads on shaft and hub using clean and cure primer. Apply thread lock and sealer (medium strength) on threads. Install hub on shaft. Install bearing to bottom of bore in housing. Install spacer. Install bearing to bottom of bore in housing. Align internal spacer with shaft. Press in shaft until it bottoms. To prevent bearing damage, press only on inner race. Press housing onto shaft using a deep-well socket or piece of pipe until shaft assembly bottoms on lower bearing. Install key, sheave, and lock nut. Tighten lock nut to 140 Nm (103 lb-ft). Fill spindle housing completely with John Deere multipurpose grease or equivalent. Install mower spindle - Install spindle assembly in mower deck. Install and tighten nuts and bolts to 25 Nm (221 lb-in.). Install blade, washer and cap screw. Tighten cap screw to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft). On 30-inch mower, install two spacers. Install key, mower drive sheave and nut. Tighten nut to 125 Nm (92 lb-ft). Install mower drive belt for 38 and 46-inch mowers. Install mower on JD 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, 185 tractor.

John Deere 180, 185 Tractor - Service 46-inch mower spindle

Press spindle shaft down through housing. Remove lower snap ring. Press on inner and outer rings of upper bearing and remove lower bearing and spacer. Turn hub over and press upper bearing out. Inspect bearings, shaft, spacer and hub for wear or damage. Replace parts if necessary. Position lower bearing in hub. Make sure land riding seal of bearing is away from hub. Press bearing against upper snap ring. Put spacer into position. Fill area around spacer 50 to 60 percent full of SAE multipurpose grease. Support lower bearing and put upper bearing into position. Make sure land riding seal of bearing is away from hub. Press upper bearing against spacer, keeping spacer in position. Install lower snap ring. Fill area around snap ring 50 to 60 percent full of SAE multipurpose grease. Support inner ring of upper bearing and press spindle shaft into hub. Check rolling torque of spindle. Maximum allowable torque is 0.07 Nm (0.6 lb-in.).

John Deere 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, 185 Tractor - Mower Lift Linkage

Remove lift lever assembly

Remove mower. Remove pedestal shroud, control knobs, and platform. Relieve spring tension by rotating bracket down. Remove spring pin and washer. Remove bracket and spring. Remove snap rings from both ends of lift shaft. Loosen all nuts on left plate. Remove front cap screw and nut from latch. Raise lift lever. Remove rear nut to remove cap screw and lift latch. Push lift shaft to right side of JD 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, 185 tractor and pull left plate away from frame. Remove lift lever assembly. Disassemble lift lever assembly - Pull or cut grip off handle. Turn button counterclockwise to remove it. Remove spring and washer. Remove cap screw, spacer, and washer. Pull latch hook and rod from lift handle. Inspect parts. Replace damaged or worn parts.

Assemble lift lever assembly

Install rod and latch hook in lift handle. Install washer, spacer, and cap screw. Tighten cap screw. Install washer and spring. Install and tighten push button. Moisten inside of handle with water. Push grip on handle. Install lift lever assembly - Install lift shaft under wiring harness and fuel line. Push shaft to right and put in mounting holes. Raise lift lever and install latch and rear cap screw. Install nut on cap screw. Install front cap screw and nut. Tighten all nuts on left plate. Install right and left snap rings. Install lift spring and bracket. Install washer and spring pin. Rotate bracket to horizontal position. Install platform, control knobs, and pedestal shroud. Install mower.