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John Deere JD165 Discussions (9)

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    John Deere 165 - Starter won't engage - Any ideas?

    My 165 Deere engine intermittently does not want to turn over. It seems possibly due to something like brake safety switch. The brake pedal needs to be depressed to start. This sounds like a...
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    John Deere 165 wont start

    I am trying to figure out why I cant get my mower to run. It has a history of valve issues so that is where I started. I took the engine apart to make sure the valve seat had not come loose. It...
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    John Deere 165 Battery Charging

    I am having trouble keeping my battery charged. If I run it for a couple days, it starts right up. If it sits longer than a couple days, it needs a jump. I've replaced the battery each year for...
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    Old JD165 trans slips when hot

    I'm new to this forum, but I've been a JD owner for many years on a residential level. Now, I have a problem with my 1986 165 lawn tractor I hope someone can help me with. The hydro transmission...
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    John Deere 165 lawn tractor

    For Sale John Deere 165 lawn tractor hydrostatic,12.5h.p.Kaw engine,38 inch deck,200hrs in excellent condition Price $1400.00 Ph 859-234-3972 or E-mail Claypooljeff@hotmail.com
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    John Deere 165 Deck height wont stay locked..

    Co worker wanted me to look at his John Deere 165 Hydro. The deck height with not stay locked in place. He said he way mowing and the deck just dropped to the lowest setting and wont stay locked...
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    JD165 information

    I have never owned a lawn tractor and would appreciate any information and opinions on a JD165. The plan is to get a lawn tractor to help maintain my recently purchased 1/2 acre property (quite...
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    John Deere 165 Hydro gas tank vent

    Have a 1987 JD 165 hydro that I acquired. Bad fuel smell in shop when left overnight. Pulled seat and pan and found rotted hose from tank vent at top rear of tank(as viewed from sitting on seat)...
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    Backhoe john deere 165 backhoe attachment

    What horsepower tractor will you need for a 165 john deere backhoe attachment ?
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JD165 John Deere
Good Old Riding Mower
Model Year: 1987

I purchased this unit used on E-Bay. It ran good for several years then started having engine problems. I found a used engine on line and it has been pretty good up until now. Time for a re-build. The JD 165 is a well built machine and does an incredible job.

Pros: Powerful for 12.5 hp.
Cons: Grass catcher is not the best.

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BobOB

JD165 John Deere
Old But New
Model Year: 1987

I debated buying a new unit vs. an older one and found a great deal on E-Bay. Brand new the unit cost $3,200 (I actually have the original paperwork), and it still runs like a top, just needs a little TLC to get her back in shape. If I were to replace it, I'd replace it with a new JD 300 series tractor. I can still get parts, and just love the quality.

Pros: Powerful and easy to maintain
Cons: Its old! I think they've made a few improvements since 1987.

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