Hello to all. I am new to the site, but have been reading a lot on here lately. I am looking a getting my first John Deere, after many years of mowing with subpar mowers. I have just under an...

Can anyone help me. Does anyone have a service manual or a user manual for a LX188. I was unable to find anything on the John Deere site for this model. My father in law passed this down to me...

Hi All There's a John Deere LX188 Ride-on at my local auction house, and it looks in pretty good condition, I'm a kubota man so I know nothing about these models. Can anyone tell anything about...

Hello all! I've gleaned a lot of info from this site numerous times over the years but it is finally time to join the conversation! I have a '96 lx188 mower that has been pretty much bulletproof...

Yesterday, when I ran my mower, there was a loss of power when engaging the PTO where it appeared that the engine was running on 1 cylinder. Adjusted the (new) PTO clutch, and did a compression...

Hello All, This is my first post after lurking around the forum for some time. I recently inherited a 1998 JD LX188 that's been unloved over the last 18 years. The tractor starts no problem even...

Hi folks. I have the service manual but am looking for the operator's manual. Anybody have an electronic version they don't mind sharing?

My 92 John Deere LX-188 is surging often and seems to have reduced power. With the powerflow bagger on it will lug and stall in high grass. I have the tune up kit which I'll get with. So far I...

I need to get a lawn/garden tractor to tackle just under an acre of lawn and do some light plowing of snow. My drive is about 100 ft. I have the opportunity to get a '94 LX188 for around $1600...

Where can I find a replacement seat for a John Deere LX188 lawn tractor? The dealer price is outrageous. I have found 40 places that sell replacement seats but the LX188 seat has a unique...

My 13-to-16 year-old JD LX188 lawn tractor - with a 17-hp Kawasaki V-twin engine & a 48" deck - often loses power while mowing. It may run fine for an hour, but if I shut it off and try to...

I have a 94 model John Deere LX 188 that needs a new seat cushion. The cost of the seat at the dealer is equivalent to a down payment on a new tractor so that option is out for now. The seat pan...

Two + years ago I found something on ebay that worked great. My FIL had put some screws on the reverse pedal so that it would go faster in reverse. I wanted something that would not poke a hole in...

My 26 year old fuel hose from the tank to the filter is looking pretty sad. Can anyone tell me what size hose that is? I would like to stay hunkered down out here in the Flint Hills and order it...

Need a diagram or photo of routing mower belt on LX188. I found the same question on this site. But the answer photo would not open. Thank you Bill

I need to replace the belt on my lx188 due to the old one breaking. I have removed the deck, seat, and fender wells. Currently, I have the belt routed except for the idler pulley. I have tried...

Okay, I have been doing a lot of research on a 98 LX188. I was just about ready to pull the trigger on it, and I came across another deal that has got me thinking. I found a 2013 D130 with 3 hrs...

Tried to jumpstart the mower with my battery charger connected to the battery last week and shorted something out in the system. Bought a new starter solenoid and put it on this afternoon. When...

I'm going to see a used LX188 on Saturday morning. 1992 model, serial #M0L188X044458. Description says the machine is in very good condition except that seat is cracked, and hood hinge is broken...

I have to replace the front axle in this 92 model LX188 I just bought used. This is what happens if you never grease the spindles at all and they get frozen up. This is the old style axle with no...

About a year ago I noticed steam from the muffler area and I found that the joint around the water pump was oozing coolant. I added stop-leak and tightened the bolts that I could reach and it...

We bought this LX188 and it ran fine for about 4 fills of the very nice grass catcher assembly and then just dies like you ran out of gas immediately or a high temp shut off switch. I don't find...

About a year ago I noticed steam from the muffler area and I found that the joint around the water pump was oozing coolant. I added stop-leak and tightened the bolts that I could reach and it...

Hope someone can help me out . I need the mower deck routing for JD lx188 with 48" deck . Also is the correct belt length 108" ?? Mine gernaded and don't have manuals to know the routing . Thanks...

hi to all, am looking to find the service / repair manual for a John Deere lx188, hoping someone may be able to help cheers Pete

Is anyone an expert on checking the Kawasaki Ignition Coils with a VOM? See attached. I have been told this is unreliable, and some swear by it. These are the JD AM120732 coils, with the M88905...

The fuel pump on my friends lx188 has quit pumping, and is in need of a new replacement. Has anyone found a replacement for the Kawasaki cheaper than what John Deere is asking - around a $123...

Hi Everyone: I have a LX188 with a 17 HP Kawasaki engine that needed a solonoid. I had to remove the starter in order to proprerly install the solonoid. The starter now spins fine but it does...

I have 2 LX188 mowers and the springs have worn out a rusty hole on the pan. And these pans are not cheap. Especially on the right side the rust will weaken the pan so it eventually pokes thru...

I need to replace the throttle cable on my LX188. It looks like the console has to come off to get access to the back of the assembly that holds the throttle to the console. Does anyone know the...