john deere lt166

My 16 hp V-Twin in the JD LT166 is leaking oil down the drive shaft. The engine model is 303777 Type 1147-E1. I've pulled the motor and notice what looks like a plastic seal. How difficult is it to replace the seal? Is there anything else I should consider?

Hi folks I have had a John Deere LT166 for about 20 years with no major issues but recently when I turned the key to the start position nothing happened even though it started a few minutes earlier. So I checked the battery and have a full charge, I removed and cleaned the contacts on the...

HI I have a John Deere LT166 lawn mower and I can't get the deck to level out.The left side is 1/2 in higher than the right and the front is 1/2 in higher than the back and from what I have read the front is to be 1/2 in lower than the back.I like to cut the grass at 3 in and some of the deck...

I've got a Berco snowthrower and cab on my LT166 that I've been using for a couple winters here in Northern Ohio. I use a small electric 12V heater, but as you may well know you can't draw much wattage off these garden tractor 12V systems, so it really doesn't help much. However I can tell the...

I have an LT166 which is not putting out any charge to the battery when it runs. I'd like to check the charging circuit's components, but I am seeing conflicting information on what it uses and where they are located. According to the PDF Service Manual I bought online, the LT166 does not use...

In fact, seems it did so at a peculiar moment, like when I stopped and turned the machine off. Not much of a pain to pop it back on, but... Belt is a little worn. Need a new one? Will it be tighter? Guy who sold it to me said there is an adjuster up front next to the pulley; loosen screws and...

Greetings and thank you for being here. Bought a used LT166 yesterday. Drive belt came off during transport. Today took the deck off, easily as the guy had said. Put the belt back to rights. [Passing question here: up front by the pulley is a brass widget on a plastic mounting piece, couple...

Engaged PTO lever on mower and began mowing but shortly thereafter mower stopped. 48' deck has New belt and properly connected. Replaced PTO switch behind lever but no help. Mower makes no sound or apparent attempt to engage when PTO lever engaged.

Hi! I replaced the rear wheel on my LT 166, but now it seems the lever in the back that disengages the wheels so you can push the mower is always disengaged. I am wondering if I put the wheel back on wrong, since their is a groove in the axel and a groove in the rim, but nothing seems to lock...

I just picked up a LT166 for free and the motor runs great and it is in good shape but it won't move. I just pulled apart the transmission and all of the gears were in great shape and the pistons and cylinder walls looked to be smooth and in good condition. The drive belt is rotating the shaft...

I just picked up a LT166 for free and the motor runs great and it is in good shape but it won't move. I just pulled apart the transmission and all of the gears were in great shape and the pistons and cylinder walls looked to be smooth and in good condition. The drive belt is rotating the shaft...

Hi, we are having problems with our riding mower, the belt is always coming off. Does anyone have a diagram of the belt/pulley system? Thanks

New to site, but did try searching for possible threads related to my problem. Did not get any hits so will try posting my question. LT166 with 42" Freedom Deck, purchased around 2000 and regularly serviced by local JD dealer. Started and ran fine a couple weeks ago. Was going to chew up some...

Hi Yall, I'm brand new here, and I'm looking at two used mowers. I've got 1/2 acre of grass to mow, and it's pretty flat. The LT166 is a (2001?) and the LT150 is a 2005. Both have 38" decks, and baggers. Both machines have been kept indoors, and look like new. Both are asking $1000. Which...

My neighbor is going to try to buy a LT166 used tomorrow. What is a good price? They are asking $1400?

Does anyone have this mower? I bought it at an auction a few months ago. i recently bought a new home with 2 ac of grass to mow. The home has somewhat of an incline in the front yard both up to it and away on one side. It has a 16hp 42" deck that I though would be sufficent. I have no idea...