John Deere LT160 Discussions

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    LT160 starts easily, but quits when brake pedal is released

    MY LT160 is being a PITA. It will start right up with the brake pedal pushed down, but when you release the brake pedal it dies. I checked the brake pedal switch connection, checked the back of...
  2. scaredychicken

    John Deere LT160 brake pads

    So my 1988 ride-on mower with a Kawasaki engine, has had lousy brakes for about 5 yrs. I stopped using it, in favour of other, newer options. I bought some brake pads (x2) at THE local...
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    John Deere LT160 no start, no nothing

    Wife was mowing finished and parked it. Next day no start, no even a little try from the solenoid. Has to be something stupidly simple. Battery has 12.65 volts across the terminals. I have been...
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    Dethatcher mounting kit p/n for LT160?

    Hi, I've searched and searched but haven't had any luck finding the de-thatcher mounting kit part number for a JD LT 160 riding mower. John Deere's customer service wasn't any help, but I know...
  5. C

    John Deere LT160 Freedom 42 deck blade issue

    I hit a tree root with my JD and one of the twin blades on the Freedom 42 deck now won't cut. It turns freely by hand as opposed to the other one being under the resistance of the belt. There was...
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    John Deer LT160 mower

    Problem mowing with the JD LT160 mower. With tractor running, engaging the "mower engagement lever", the blade starts but dies out like the interlock kicks in and motor dies out. If I fuss with...
  7. Molerj

    JD LT160 tires

    Customer wants more aggressive rear tires. She has Carlisle super turf on now. Does not want chains. Size is 20x10.00-8. Anyone find anything to replace those?
  8. Guttery_Gipe

    John Deere LT160 lawn tractor - fuel line access ?

    The fuel line on my John Deere LT160 lawn tractor has perished and needs to be replaced. Anyone out there know the best way to access the tank end of the fuel line (~2002 model) ? It looks like...
  9. W

    braacket for front dethatcher J D LT160

    I'm looking for a bracket that attaches to the frame on my J D LT160 lawn tractor to fasten to a front mounted dethatcher
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    LT160 Drive Belt Question

    "My drive belt has slipped off my LT 160. I cannot get the belt around the first pulley (the one which the idle tension spring is attached to) because there is no space between it and the frame...
  11. firefighter4u

    LT160 loses power going up hill

    I recently purchases A LT160 and am having issues with it losing power as I traverse up slope. During my research I discovered that the type of transmission it has is prone to fail (the mower has...
  12. scaredychicken

    Mowing JD lawn tractor LT160 (1988 ?) - 38 " mower, belt replacement

    the earlier belt absolutely shredded so I was not able to get a perfect pre-replacement route that the belt goes through. No owner's manual (bought used), and some websites are helpful, but most...
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    Have an LT155, looking at a LT160 as a parts donor?

    I just got my first John Deere, a 12 or so year old LT155. Got it for $360 but no hood at all. I don't really care but will be keeping my eye out for one used. Has anyone ever tried to fudge up...
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    John Deere LT160 won't crank when I turn the key.

    I have a new battery this summer, 500 plus hours on mower. When I turn the ignition key, nothing. Could someone give me the sequence to locate the problem? I'm thinking starter solenoid or starter...
  15. E

    LT160 gear problem?

    Hello, my little John Deere LT160 lawn mower never had any mechanical problem until today! It starts, lawn mover and both belts rotate, but no way to go forward or backward when I push on any...
  16. C

    LT160 w/Freedom 42 - Bad Cut, Blades now hitting

    I have a John Deere LT 160 with the Freedom 42 mulching deck. (The deck where the blades spin into each other on a timing belt). I purchased the machine from the dealer with less than 5 hours on...
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    John Deere LT160 Automatic (Won't start)

    Need some help...tried Starting spray...
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    42c mower deck lt160

    I have an lt 160, 42c deck. the deck is on its last legs. Its held together by prayer, curses, and bolts. Its getting to the point where i have to replace it. I can find the shells, it means...
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    Carb for LT160

    I am looking for a carb for an LT160. The local dealer says that one is not available. Does anyone have any online retailers to get this carb? The motor is a Kohler 16hp Thanks Clint
  20. 149owner

    Price Check LT160 Bagger PN?

    Hi, I just bought a used LT160 and would like to buy a 7 bushel rear bagger (no blower) for the 42" deck. Could someone tell me the correct part number for it? All I could find on the JD site was...
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    1999 suzuki lt160 buying ?

    Hi, I thinking of buying a 99 suzuki lt 160 blue/racks. Would be used to haul firewood and just driving around the woods. The owner wants 550 obo for it. In the pics they sent it looks like some...
  22. 8

    suzuki lt160

    I own a suzuki lt160 atv. It won't start for me and when the start button is pressed a clicking/buzzing noise comes from the battery area. I think its from the starter solenoid. Does anyone have...
  23. P

    John Deere LT160 bogs down???

    Tractor was running perfect until several days ago while I was leaf collection and now the tractor isn't running properly. -The tractor bogs down especially at high RPM's -It will start and run...
  24. 149owner

    Need LT160 wiring diagram

    Does anyone have a LT160 diagram they could email me or put up on the web? I have a no start condition but if I put 12V on the starter relay coil the engine will turn over. I checked the seat...
  25. PitbullMidwest

    Suzuki LT160 Problem

    My daughter's LT160 has been running very rough lately. I pulled the top off of the air box to check the filter and was surprised to find that the air box was about 1/2 full of gas. I bailed it...
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    sleeve hitch for a jd lt160

    I have been looking all over for a sleeve hitch attachment for my lawn tractor. Many of the site say that they cannon handle the possible weights. But there has to be someone who makes an...
  27. D

    Looking to Purchase JD LT160

    I am new to this lawn tractor business. I am looking at a 3 year old JD LT160 which has 2,400 hours on it. It that a lot for a three year machine and how many hours can this model expect to live.
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    L118 or LT160 : Is the LT Worth the extra $$$$$

    I have an acre lot to mow, minus house and driveway. I am going to use the lawn tractor for mowing, lawn work and hauling. My dealer is really selling me on the durability of the LT160 verses...
  29. G

    Cub 2180 or JD LT160

    I just got back from pricing some tractors and want to get your opinions. I can get a 2180 out the door price of $2437 or the Deere at $2648. More leg room on the Deere could be the deciding...
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    Used SST18 or new SSt15/LT160

    I am hoping someone can give me some advice. I am looking at getting a JD for home use and maybe a little light mowing for profit. I have found what appears to be a great deal at my local dealer...
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