Thanks for adding me to the forum. I have a 1998 JD Lx178 that keeps killing the fuel pump. Once I install the fuel it makes a squealing sound for 30 seconds. I have put four fuel pumps on and...

Hello! New to the forum and looking for some assistance... 😩 I have a 1994 John Deere LX178 that I am working on in an effort to replace a failed water pump. To do so, I need to remove the engine...

I have an LX178 Lawn Mower that I bought new in 1992. It has mowed my lawn and pulled a small trailer occasionally. The charge light comes on erratically now and I thought it just needed a new...

This previous post by another member explains the problem I am having with my LX178. Does anyone have a suggestion? I have also replaced the carb, fuel pump, fuel lines, filter and cap. Thanks...

Can someone please tell me how to check and or change the transmission oil. I have Googled and YouTube everywhere.

So I just inherited a 1991 John Deere LX178 and need help identifying what the red thing is between the hoses? It has wires that are not connected and I need to figure out where those wires need...

Have a lx 178 that has not started correctly for the past year. 12 volts to starter. Replaced starter and solenoid with spare one. Tried new battery. If tap starter a bunch of time it will start...

Hi All - Been creeping in the shadows on the site for a long time and its finally time for my first question - please be gentle :eek: I bought a house with about 3/4 an acre that needs cutting...

Hi, It's been a lot of years since my last post, still have the same 1996 LX178. This year I did full maintenance, changed trans oil, coolant, new plugs, belts for the deck, shined it up like...

Just replaced the water pump on this beast tractor and a couple of questions has arisen before mounting the clutch assembly. On the innermost pulley, is there only a pin half the length of the...

Hello, good folks. Got a hand-me-down 1991 JD LX178 with the water-cooled Kawasaki FD440V engine. Upon finding oil with milkshake texture and searching the web, I have come to learn that the...

Hello, good folks. Got a hand-me-down 1991 JD LX178 with the water-cooled Kawasaki FD440V engine. Upon finding oil with milkshake texture and searching the web, I have come to learn that the...

I need an ignition module for my 1992 LX178. It's my understanding module from a 285 320 345 425 LX178 LX279 F725 F911, is the same. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have a 1992 LX178 and now the starter won't engage. It keeps blowing a 15amp fuse every time I turn on the key. I have a new battery and battery cables. I put in a new fuse, left the ignition...

I have no instrument panel lights. Headlights turn on, two 15A fuses are ok. PTO switch is off. Got it home today from JD dealer where they replaced both coils. Ran fine long enough to cut half...

LX178 Parking Brake (REVISED) Mower set outside all winter and now I can't seem to get the parking brake to release. I've tried 6 or 7 times to reset and release to no avail. Any help would be...

I have a 1998 LX178 and have just overhauled the carb. My throttle lever on the dash has always only gone forward halfway. It seems to me that's the fast idle location. Should the lever go forward...

hey guys ,,, I have a LX178 John Deere , was wondering if anyone could tell me if there is a site where I can get a free download of a service manual for this lawnmower ? any help would be greatly...

Is there an adjustment for the lift assst. Mine is so hard I have to nearly get off the tractor and use both hands to move the lever forward or back. I wouldn't think it should be this hard to...

I had a '93 LX178 given to me and I'm lookng for a source forparts. I replaced the aftermarket electric fuel pump and cleaned up some wiring. It runs full throttle OK but idle is bad. Started off...

I got just purchased two JD mowers. I have two places to leave them to maintain some pasture grass and roads. So.... I am sure I am going to become a JD mechanic to keep these up.:) I would like...

I am, probably beating a dead horse here... Have a hood broken in several places by the hinges. How to repair this so it is usable? A good source for new or used replacement?

I know what is making the noise that I'm hearing, but I'm not sure what to do about it. In the attached figure the link #5 pulls the arm #9 to disengage the drive belt. When the clutch is let...

trying to remove engine from LX178 drive pulley wont come off crankshaft. electric clutch already removed. engine bolts are loose and i can see a large hex shaped nut above pulley against...

I was mowing and it was running fine. Halfway through my yard it just died. Will turn over and fire, then dies immediately. Played with choke got it running for a few minutes then it quit again...

Hi All, I'm new here. I bought a used 1995 John Deere LX178 about 3 years ago and it's been running great mostly. I've replaced all the belts, the blades and greased the bearings on the mower...

I pulled the radiator,totally flushed radiator and block. pulled and tested thermostat,works fine. Filled with fresh 50/50 coolant. Also new plugs, fresh fuel with system cleaner,cleaned carb...

I purchased this LX178 used and the coolant is low. I was planning on topping it off but am not sure what brand of coolant the previous owner used. How critical is it that the same brand is used...

We have a LX178 (1997) that I have owned since new and never had a problem of any kind. Recently bought X500 and was power washing the LX178 to sell (never washed in 16yrs). Now I have a loud...

My John Deere LX178 Tempature light comes on after mowing for about 15 minutes. I stop mowing and let it cool down and sometimes it will go longer. I have checked the radiator out its clean, the...

doing a repower for a guy and he has already removed the old engine.....need wiring diagram.....anyone have one to share or know where to get one? thanks

A couple days ago I was mowing some high grass with my '98 LX-178 when there was a funny grinding sound and the engine stalled and would not restart! I bought the tractor used from local J.D...

Just bought a John Deere Lx178 off epay and picked it up yeaterday. Know nothing of these and it's still in the bed of my pickup. Looked for owners and shop manuals for these. I thought stuff for...

Does anyone know where I can download a shop manual for a LX178. I had one but can't seem to locate it now.

I have had this mower since new and has served me well, I cut about 2 acres of grass all summer and pick up leaves in fall with a jarco wagon and it works great without a power flow. My concern...

After 16 years of weekly service I have a problem. 2 weeks ago I found battery dead. would not charge so replaced battery. Installed new battery and all the smoke escaped from the regulator...

tuff torq k61 hydro's oil can be drained and new oil put in if you have an old model jd 100 or 200 series mower check to see if it's the k61 model if its not pulling like it should or is slowing...

Hi, I have a 1996 LX178 that won't hold a steady idle, either low or hi throttle. I've noticed the governor arm oscillating slightly back and forth, and when I hold it, the idle improves...

I recently aquired a 1994 LX178 is what appears to be show room condition. I would very much like to attach a snow thrower to handle a 200 foot driveway and small parking lot. I have located a...

After running beautifully all summer (after replacing the stock mechanical fuel pump with an electric), my LX178 (with engine Kawasaki FD440V) one day simply refused to start. The engine cranks...

hi , i am looking for some info on the john deere lx178 kawasaki engine , over here in england they call it an FD 440V , K series 15 horsepower. i have just got this as a project or a task , it...

Hi all, first let me say this site has been great, I've learned a lot already searching through the archives and decided to sign up. I just picked up a non-functional LX178. Owner wanted it gone...

What charges the battery on an LX178 with Kawasaki Water-cooled VTwin 15 HP when the engine is running? Is there a generator or alternator somewhere? I looked pretty closely, but I couldn't see...

My LX178 starts fine, runs for 5, 10 maybe even 50 minutes and then stops as if out of gas. It won't restart unless full choke - then maybe runs intermittently and dies. If it cools down for an...

Can anyone tell me the torque required for the bolts on the water pump? The tractor is a John Deere LX178 garden tractor, engine number FD440V004089. The bolts are (JD part number) M6 X 45...

I have a John Deere LX178 with a 15HP Kohler-John Deere engine. The mower starts easy, runs and cuts grass for about 20 minutes, and then suddenly will shut off as if the key was turned off...

I just picked up an hour meter for a pretty good price and was wondering where it would be placed on my tractor. There happens to be a perfectly sized hole when you lift the hood on the left...

Not sure if I should post here or in Lawn & Garden...mods move post if necessary. Bought an LX178 (94 model) with the 44" mulching deck. I'm cleaning up the deck and sharpening the blades. When...

I just picked up a 94 LX178 this week and along with all of the other maintenance, would like to change the fluid in the hydrostatic. At the lowest point on the hydro, there is a bolt head...

I own a 1993 John Deere LX178 lawn tractor with a 38 inch mower deck on it. For the life of me, I can't level this mower deck to mow level. I have tried every way I can think of to level this...