john deer LA115 User Manual

Specifications - 43
SPECIFICATIONS
carburetor on gas engine or fuel injectors on diesel engine.
Engine:
Engine storage procedure should be used when vehicle is not to be used
for longer than 60 days.
1. Change engine oil and filter while engine is warm.
2. Service air filter if necessary.
3. Clean debris from engine air intake screen.
4. On gas engines:
• Remove spark plugs. Put 30 mL (1 oz) of clean engine oil in
cylinder(s).
• Install spark plugs, but do not connect spark plug wires.
• Crank the engine five or six times to allow oil to be distributed.
5. Clean the engine and engine compartment.
6. Remove battery.
7. Clean the battery and battery posts. Check the electrolyte level, if your
battery is not maintenance free.
8. Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped.
9. Store the battery in a cool, dry place where it will not freeze.
NOTE: The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days.
10. Charge the battery.
11. Store the vehicle in a dry, protected place. If vehicle is stored outside,
put a waterproof cover over it.
Removing Machine From Storage
1. Check tire pressure.
2. Check engine oil level.
3. Check battery electrolyte level, if your battery is not maintenance free.
Charge battery if necessary.
4. Install battery.
5. On gas engines: Check spark plug gap. Install and tighten plugs to
specified torque.
6. Lubricate all grease points.
7. Open fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped.
8. Run the engine 5 minutes without the mower or any attachments
running to allow oil to be distributed throughout engine.
9. Be sure all shields and guards or deflectors are in place.
Specifications
Gear Model LA105
Engine Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Briggs & Stratton 31
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 cc (30.5 cu in.)
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.68 mm (3.57 in.)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.72 mm (3.06 in.)
Ignition Module (Armature) Air Gap . 0.253 - 0.356 mm (0.010 - 0.014
in.)
Intake Valve Clearance . . . . . . . . . 0.076 - 0.127 mm (0.003 - 0.005 in.)
Exhaust Valve Clearance . . . . . . . . . 0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.005 - 0.007 in.)
Spark Plug-Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.76 mm (0.030 in.)
Spark Plug-Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 N•m (15 lb-ft)
Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single
Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yes
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper with Foam
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gear Transaxle
Transaxle Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dana 4360
Travel Speeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Gear Speed Range
1st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 km/h (1.5 mph)
2nd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 km/h (2.0 mph)
3rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 km/h (3.1 mph)
4th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4 km/h (4.0 mph)
5th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0 km/h (5.0 mph)
Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7 km/h (2.3 mph)
Automatic Model LA115
Engine Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Briggs & Stratton 31
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500 cc (30.5 cu in.)
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90.60 mm (3.56 in.)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.78 mm (3.06 in.)
Ignition Module (Armature) Air Gap. . 0.253 - 0.356 mm (0.010 - 0.014
in.)
Intake Valve Clearance . . . . . . . . . 0.076 - 0.127 mm (0.003 - 0.005 in.)
Exhaust Valve Clearance . . . . . . . . . 0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.005 - 0.007 in.)
Spark Plug-Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.76 mm (0.030 in.)
Spark Plug-Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 N•m (15 lb-ft)
Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single
Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper with Foam
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hydrostatic
Transaxle Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuff Torq™ T40
Travel Speed - Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 8.9 km/h (0 - 5.5 mph)
Travel Speed - Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 5.2 km/h (0 - 3.2 mph)
Automatic Model LA125
Engine Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Briggs & Stratton 33
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 cc (33 cu in.)
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94.02 mm (3.70 in.)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.78 mm (3.06 in.)
Ignition Module (Armature) Air Gap. . 0.253 - 0.356 mm (0.010 - 0.014
in.)
Intake Valve Clearance . . . . . . . . . 0.076 - 0.127 mm (0.003 - 0.005 in.)
Exhaust Valve Clearance . . . . . . . . . 0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.005 - 0.007 in.)
Spark Plug-Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.76 mm (0.030 in.)
Spark Plug-Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 N•m (15 lb-ft)
Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single
Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cartridge w/ Foam Precleaner
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hydrostatic
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Prolonged exposure to sunlight
could damage the hood surface. Store machine inside or use a
cover if stored outside.

john deer LA115 Specifications

General

Engine Power	19 hp
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Cylinders	1
Drive	2WD
Blades	2
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Cutting Width	42 in
Wheelbase	48.9 in
Turning Radius	18 in. (45.7 cm)