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John Deere 165 Specs

Engine Specifications

Engine Model - Kawasaki FB460V
Type - 4-stroke, L-head, single cylinder
Displacement - 460 cm3 (28.1 cu-in)
Max. horsepower - 12.5 HP at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque - 28.0 Nm (2.8 kgm, 20.1 ft-lb) at 2,300 rpm
Cylinders - One
Cycle - Four
Carburetor - Float type
Carburetor model - FB460D-AS / FB460D-BS
Carburetor Float valve - 1.5 mm (0.06 in)
Carburetor Pilot screw - 1-1/8 turns out
Cooling system - Forced-air
Ignition system - Transistorized magneto ignition
Lubricating system - Pressure and splash
John Deere 165 Starting system - Recoil or electric starter
Stoping system - Ignition primary circuit ground
Fuel used - Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Fuel consumption - 313 g/kWh (230 g/HPh, 0.51 lb/HPh)
PTO shaft rotation - Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Cylinder compression - not be less then 3.0 kg/cm2 (43 psi) at 600 rpm
Intake valve - 0.10-0.16 mm (0.004-0.006 in)
Exhaust valve - 0.10-0.16 mm (0.004-0.006 in)
Oil type - 4-stroke or an equivalent (SD, SE, SE/CC, SF)
Recommended oil - SAE 5W-20
Full throttle Speeds, no load - 3350 ± 100 rpm
Slow idle Speeds, no load - 1400 ± 100 rpm
Spark Plug Type - Champion RCJ8
Spark Plug Gap - 0.60-0.70 mm (0.024-0.028 in.)
Height - 307 mm (12.08 in)
Dry weight - 36.0 kg (79.4 lbs)
Connecting rod cap - 19-20 Nm; 14-15 ft-lb
Cylinder head - 34-39 Nm; 25-29 ft-lb
Flywheel nut - 83-88 Nm; 62-65 ft-lb
Spark plug - 28 Nm; 20.6 ft-lb

JD 165 Mechanical

Transmission Type - belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears - infinite forward and reverse
Chassis - 4x2 2WD
Steering - manual
Cab - Open operator station

Electrical System

Battery, John Deere (TY6109) - 12 Volt
Alternator Charging Capacity - 13 Amp
Ignition - Solid State

John Deere 165 Capacities

Fuel Tank - 8.3 L (2.2 gal)
Engine Oil, Without Filter - 1.4 L (3 pt)
Engine Oil, With Filter - 1.6 L (3.4 pt)
Hydrostatic Transmission - 0.7 L (1.5 pt)
Differential - 0.7 L (1.5 pt)

Travel Speeds at 3300 RPM (Hydrostatic Transmission)

Forward - 0-8 km/h (0-5 mph)
Reverse - 0-4 km/h (0-2.5 mph)

Mower

Type - Rotary
Cutting Blades - Two
Blade Length - 496 mm (19.50 in.)
Cutting Width - 965 mm (38 in.)
Cutting Height 25.40-102 mm (1.00-4.00 in.)

JD 165 Repair Specifications

PTO Mounting Cap Screw Torque - 56 Nm (45 lb-ft)
PTO Clutch Clearance - 0.41 mm (0.016 in.)
Wheel Hub-to-Axle Housing Clearance - 0.25-1.02 mm (0.010-0.040 in.)
Traction Drive Clutch (Belt Clearance / Belt Guide Clearance) - 94 mm (3.70 in.) / 5 mm (0.20 in.)

5-Speed Transaxle

Output Pinion and Input Shaft Depth - 3.43-3.81 mm (0.135-0.150 in.)
Transaxle Cover Cap Screw Torque - 12 Nm (100 lb-in.)

Eaton Hydrostatic Transmission

Dump Valve Shaft Torque - 3 Nm (30 lb-in.)
Body-to-Cover Cap Screw Torque - 20 Nm (180 lb-in.)
Oil Reservoir Torque - 14 Nm (124 lb-in.)
Control Arm Clearance - 0.70-2.50 mm (0.028-0.098 in.)
Control Lever Spring Length - 42 mm (1.700 in.)

Sundstrand Hydrostatic Transmission

Center Section-to-Transmission Cap Screw Torque - 17 Nm (150 lb-in.)
Drain Plug Torque - 15 Nm (130 lb-in.)
Transmission Oil Capacity - 850 cc (28.7 fl oz)

Peerless Hydrostatic Differential

Ring Gear Cap Screw Torque - 10 Nm (88 lb-in.)
Differential Cover Cap Screw Torque - 11 Nm (97 lb-in.)
Differential Carrier-to-Case Thrust Surface Maximum Wear - 1.02 mm (0.040 in.)

Kanzaki Hydrostatic Differential

Idle Gear I.D - 21.01-21.03 mm (0.827-0.828 in.)
Idler Shaft O.D - 16.99-17.00 mm (0.668-0.669 in.)
Cam Lever Shaft O.D - 19.97-20.03 mm (0.786-0.788 in.)
Cam Lever Shaft Bore I.D. (Cover) - 20.10-20.20 mm (0.791-0.795 in.)
Cam Lever Shaft Bore I.D. (Housing) - 20.05-20.08 mm (0.789-0.790 in.)
Actuator Thickness (Includes Ball) - 9.10-9.30 mm (0.358-0.366 in.)
Disc Thickness - 1.90-2.10 mm (0.075-0.083 in.)
Plate Thickness - 2.40-2.60 mm (0.094-0.102 in.)
Axle Housing (Needle Bearing) O.D - 24.98-25.00 mm (0.983-0.984 in.)
Counter Gear I.D - 20.01-20.03 mm (0.78-0.789 in.)
Pinion Drive O.D - 20.00-20.02 mm (0.787-0.788 in.)
Pinion Shaft O.D - 13.97-13.98 mm (0.549-0.550 in.)
Pinion Gear I.D - 14.03-14.05 mm (0.552-0.553 in.)
Differential Case (Axle End) I.D - 20.08-20.10 mm (0.790-0.791 in.)
Ring Gear Cap Screw Torque - 26 Nm (230 lb-in.)

Mower Spindle

Maximum Mower Spindle Rolling Torque - 0.07 Nm (0.60 lb-in.)
Spindle Mounting Bolt Torque - 25 Nm (221 lb-in.)
Mower Blade Cap Screw Torque - 75 Nm (55 lb-ft)
Mower Drive Sheave Nut Torque - 125 Nm (92 lb-ft)

JOHN DEERE TRACTORS ATTACHMENTS
420	430	455	790	990
X300	X320	X330	X350	X475
X485	X500	X540	X570	X590
X700	X720	X738	X758	1023E
2025R	2210	2520	3025E	3032E
3038E	3038R	3039R	3046R	3203
3320	3520	4052R	4066R	4100
4105	4115	4200	4310	4320
4400	4410	4520	4600	4720

JD TRACTORS TROUBLESHOOTING
2640	3040	3310	3650	4100
5050D	5090R	5410	6105R	7200R
E130	L111	LA110	LT155	X300R