john deere lx178

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 the machine works perfect for a day and then wont start the next day.I was wondering if I could put an...

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 from the frame. I have the PTO clutch removed from the drive shaft but have been unable to remove...

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 battery but the new battery did no change anything. I have went over the wiring looking for loose...

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, Rob My LX178 starts fine, runs for 5, 10 maybe even 50 minutes and then stops as if out of gas. It...

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 to connect to tractor, but I don't know if that is a water pump or what? Appreciate your help in...

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 and run fine. Cleaned all connectors. Here click at relay but starter doesn’t spin or engage. Any...

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, gets HEAVY leaves in the fall and has a gradual 5 degree slope to the lawn. Since I need another...

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 new. Then, of course, it returned the favor by starting to run poorly. Engaging the PTO would...

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 splined groove (or am I missing half)? Also, what's the recommended thread engagement on the three...

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 water pump is of a somewhat flawed design allowing water to access the crankcase when pump gaskets fail...

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 water pump is of a somewhat flawed design allowing water to access the crankcase when pump gaskets fail...

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 off and jumped it at the solenoid and the solenoid just spins. Does this indicate the starter is...

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 my yard then it died. Any assistance would be appreciated. Electrical diagram/repair manual...

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 appreciated. The issue appears to be in the rear end. Does anyone have a diagram of the parking brake...

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 all the way for chocking? If so I need to go thru the manual and adjust everything from scratch...

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 appreciated...... love the site here ,, been reading it for quite a while , just interesting ...

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 operate.

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 with the float stuck but tapped the bowl and corrected it. I'll need a carb kit and some misc bolts...

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 to have service and repair manuals as well as parts break downs to carry with me. Where is the best...

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 out though The link rattles around inside the hook on the arm. Any idea what should be preventing...

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 crankcase attached to crankshaft. Does this nut hold the pulley? what is the function of the nut? There is...

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, now back to just dying immediately after it starts. Fuel pump seems to be working fine. replaced fuel...

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 deck. I also replaced the PTO switch to the updated version as I had started having problems with the...

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. Battery is wore out but hooked up to a charger. She runs GREAT at full throttle for 10-12 minutes and...

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? Can I top it off with any coolant as long as it's the same type? Is the best approach to simply...

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 grinding noise in rear transmission area when engine runs regardless of engine speed or whether tractor...

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 air filter is clean. I pressure washed the mower deck and got all the grass that may cause the motor...

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. dealer about 2 years ago to replace my '78 212 - the mower deck on the 212 is completely shot (though...

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 Harleys was outrageous! Another bend over grab your ankles moment! Anybody know if there's any...

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 now is a noise, like a bearing or? I have taken the mower deck off, it does it when it idles but...

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. Found that PO or mechanic had apparently removed fuse in 12v feed. ****. Replaced regulator. No Joy...

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 down after mowing for a while it could be the oil needs changing tuff torq has all the info you need...

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 somewhat. I see there are 2 springs that I could replace, but thought I'd post here on the prospects of that...

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 snow thrower off a John Deere 240, model number M03252x270721 and have been told by the owner of the...

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 and cranks but refuses to start. I can smell gas, and the plugs are wet when I remove them, so it's...

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 is a non-runner , ihave cleaned it up and overall it isn't tooo bad , then i took the oil filler cap...

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 because it's shooting gas onto the exhaust. It started and ran for the quick drive up on the back...

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 anything that jumped out at me. Unfortunately I don't have a shop manual. While it isn't too much of...

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 hour I can repeat the process over again... I have a new (last year) dealer installed carb, I've...

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 (19M7834), M8 X 12(19M7864), M6 X 80 (19M8145) Thank you for any help provided. Scruffy

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. Mower will not turn over or even try to turn over. Wait about 5 minutes and the mower will re-start...

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 side, which would place it just behind the battery near the top when it slides in. Thank you in...

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 first got the mower deck turned over (three spindles with two blades each for total of 6 blades)...

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, however it is the same size as all of the other ones used to fasten the two casing halves together, so I...

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 mower deck. This mower deck has 2 wheels in the front, and one in the rear on the left side. The right...