lt160 ridingmower wont start

11 years ago

last modified: 11 years ago

my lawnmower sat for a while in a barn i try charging it and the battery is fine. i cant find the sparkplug either. also the rear tires are locked when try to pull back

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krnuttle

11 years ago

The spark plug is in the front of the engine, between the engine and the hood.

At the rear of the tractor, on the transmission under the seat, there is a little round knob. To be able to free wheel the tractor you must pull it out. It should be pushed in before you start the tractor.

To start the tractor
The mower engagement lever should be back,
you must be sitting in the seat.
and you must push the brake peddle to engage the brake.
push the speed lever on the left of the steering wheel completely forward,
You should now be able to key start the engine. Once running move the speed lever to the run position.

Finally it is a John Deere. Check the manual here.

http://manuals.deere.com/cceomview/OMM145864_I1/Output/OMM145864_I112.html#1264228

If you need schematics and parts check here

http://jdpc.deere.com/jdpc/servlet/com.deere.u90490.partscatalog.view.servlets.HomePageServlet_Alt

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needhelp890
Original Author
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
i found the spark plug cleaned it. but the mower still wont move i got under it and tryed to move the belt wouldnt move couldnt rotate pulleys either so do i just need to oil them or replace also i tryed pulling something with it then heard something break or something then it wouldnt go
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krnuttle
11 years ago
Does the motor turn over?

You did pull the free wheeling lever in the rear of the Tractor?

"i tryed pulling something with it "
What load were you pulling when you heard something break?

Did it move before you heard something break?

I believe the transmission is a sealed unit and while some have opened them you may need to get the JD Service people involved.
needhelp890
Original Author
11 years ago
no

lever fell out but can put it back

a big limb

yes

alright
krnuttle
11 years ago
Something broke!

If the lever fell out I would suspect it is something in the transmisson
wbaxter41
11 years ago
I have a LT1000, 42 inch deck and a 17.5 HP motor. This one has a
Hydrostatic Transmission and them mower has provided good service for
the past 9 years.

When I let out on the clutch, the motor died. I
pushed it back in and the motor picked up and ran fine. I also tried
the engage the blades and it did the same thing. I assume it is some
kind of safety relay or switch. Just looking to see if anybody know
what the problem might be.Thanks.
romore_gw
11 years ago
Sounds like a problem with your seat switch.
needhelp890
Original Author
11 years ago
Alright almost got it running now it sounds like the starter isn't working. Don't you have to take off the cover of the engine to get it off?
rexlex
11 years ago
there's a kazillion machines out there with features like yours. get the model/type info off the engine. go to the mfgr's website, d/l parts and/or serv manual. do a little reading. fix problem.