john deere lt160

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 the ignition switch. Had no issues before this. Any ideas on what could be the issue? Thanks Chuck

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 specialty yard equipment place about three years ago (that business has since shut down). I had the idea of...

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 trying to under stand how the wiring diagram works ( do not have the specific one ) got a couple off...

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 they made a kit as I've seen pictures of the LT160 fitted with a front dethatcher. Anyone out there...

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 a loud metal clanking after it hit the root, but the blades are not hitting the interior wall of the...

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 the lever by lightly engaging the lever over time, the mower eventually will engage and mower drives...

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?

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 the fuel line connection is clipped on top of the fuel tank, but cant find an easy way to access it...

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

"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. Is is normal to have to remove the pulley and spring to get the belt on?

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 325 hours on it). I replaced the pump, motor, filter, vent plug and added 5W50 synthetic oil to...

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 reference the 42 " mower... bought a replacement belt and worked on the task of replacing it, but it...

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 something custom? I at least need to get some kind of bumper bar on the front. It's got fresh oil...

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 or safety switch related to brake/seat sensor?

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 pedal. Only thing I noticed is that gear seems never engaged, as you can now freely push it around...

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 it and picked up a blade kit for snow removal. It now has 255 hours. I maintain it myself and...

Need some help...tried Starting spray...

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 just moving everthing over, at least those parts that i have still on it. (the wheels up front fell...

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

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 individual components. When I asked a dealer he just said it would be around $500 and is listed in...

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 oil seepage around the base gasket on the left side. Is this a good deal and is there any specific...

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 any ideas to what this mite be and how i would go about fixing it?? thanks steven

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 but the egine almost seems to sputter -When I pulled and changed the plug it was dry and black (I...

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 switch and it is functioning- continuity between the two middle contacts and also between the two outer...

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 out and it ran fine for a few days and then it started sputtering again. So, I opened the air box...

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 aftermarket one. I did see the johnny buckets which were pretty cool, but i could use the sleeve hitch...

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.

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 the L118. I believe the L118 is running ~$2000 and the LT160 is ~$2700. My neighbor has the the...

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 factor for me; I'm real tall and need to be comfortable riding around. What do you think about these...

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 on a SST18 with blower/bagger, mulcher, and weights with 120 hours, The price is great but it doesnt...