john deere 165

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 stupid question but where is the brake safety switch actually located? Do any other interlocks...

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) Vent hose had sections missing, but best I could tell it went over top of tank front of tank and...

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, You can raise the deck with the big lever. but the little lever will not hold. I took some pics, I...

What horsepower tractor will you need for a 165 john deere backhoe attachment ?

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 had not. While I had it open I decided to make sure to lap the valves. Nice even ring all the way...

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 gets weaker as it gets hot. I can't mow 1/4 acre withoout having to shut it off and let it cool...

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 the past three years. What should I check?

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 flat, normal obstacles such as gardens and kids swingset). I am also considering a trailer to haul...

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