Skip to content
The Latest John Deere News and Trends
Menu
  • Home
  • News
    • Technology
    • Business and Finance
    • Product Releases
    • Industry Partnerships
  • John Deere parts catalogs and manuals
    • JOHN DEERE 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400 TRACTORS PARTS CATALOG
    • JOHN DEERE 8130, 8230, 8330, 8430 and 8530 TRACTORS PARTS CATALOG
    • John Deere Parst catalog Planter 7200 MAXEMERGE
    • JOHN DEERE 9400 MAXIMIZER COMBINE PARTS CATALOG
    • JOHN DEERE 9410 MAXIMIZER COMBINE PARTS CATALOG
    • JOHN DEERE 9500 AND SIDEHILL 9500 MAXIMIZER COMBINES PARTS CATALOG
    • PARTS CATALOG 9550 SELF-PROPELLED COMBINE WITH 90 SERIES CORN HEAD
    • 9600 MAXIMIZER COMBINE WITH 900 SERIES CUTTING PLATFORM PARTS CATALOG
    • JOHN DEERE 9610 MAXIMIZER COMBINE WITH 900 SERIES CUTTING PLATFORM PARTS CATALOG
    • JOHN DEERE 9650 SELF-PROPELLED COMBINE WITH 90 SERIES CORN HEAD PARTS CATALOG
    • JOHN DEERE 9650STS SELF-PROPELLED COMBINE WITH 900 SERIES PLATFORM PARTS CATALOG
    • JOHN DEERE CTS (RISE & SMALL GRAIN) COMBINE WITH 900 SERIES PLATFORM PARTS CATALOG
    • CTS II COMBINE WITH 900 SERIES PLATFORM PARTS CATALOG
  • John Deere Parts Lookup
  • JOHN DEERE FAULT CODES LIST
  • Contact us
  • John Deere for Kids
    • John Deere Monster Treads
    • Interactive Games with the John Deere Kids Crew!
    • Nursery Rhymes
    • Sing-Alongs
    • Fun with Vehicles
    • Sing-Alongs
    • Meet the John Deere Kids Team
    • Best Moments
    • Activity Books
  • John Deere Customer Service ADVISOR
    • Customer Service Advisor John Deere
    • Buy John Deere Service Advisor
    • Laptop requirements to install Service Advisor John Deere
    • Customer Service ADVISOR installation instructions
  • John Deere Jobs
  • John Deere tractor serial numbers
  • About John Deere
    • The evolution of the John Deere logo and brand
  • FAQ
  • John Deere Dealers
    • John Deere dealers in the USA
      • John Deere dealers in the state of Alabama
      • John Deere dealers in the state of Alaska
Menu
John Deere Kits

Lawn mower maintenance just got easier

Posted on May 30, 2022August 18, 2022 by John Deere News

Use the John Deere Home Maintenance Kit for lawn mowers instead of buying everything by the piece

Regular lawn mower maintenance is important to keep your mower running optimally for the long term. However, with over a hundred John Deere mower models, finding the right parts can be daunting. That’s why John Deere has developed a home service kit. John Deere Home Service Kits include all the parts you need for your mower model so you can service your mower quickly and easily.

For lawn mower and lawn tractor owners, there’s an option to purchase complete John Deere lawn maintenance kits all at once.

John Deere self-service kits, everything you need in one package, usually include:

  • 2 liters of oil
  • 1 oil filter
  • 1 air filter
  • 1 fuel filter
  • air cleaner
  • spark plugs

This eliminates the need to search for all consumables individually, you can simply order the complete Johnd Deere Kit

How do I find the right John Deere Lawn Mower Home Service Kit?

To find the right mower kit, you need to know the model number. And preferably the serial number and engine number of your lawn mower, because the same model has different equipment and engines for different markets in the world, for example a lawn mower bought in California will be different from a model imported into Australia.

You may only need this number, but some home service kits will vary by serial number and engine number. Just in case, write down or take a picture of all three numbers

The model number can be found on the product ID tag. At zero RPM, the PIN tag is directly above the engine on the frame or under the engine. If you are driving a lawn mower, look behind the right front or rear left wheel. The serial number will be underlined at the end of the PIN. The engine number is listed directly on the mower engine.

John Deere tag with the product identification number.
John Deere tag with the product identification number.

Installing the John Deere Lawnmower Home Service Kit

Servicing your lawn mower takes no more than 30 minutes if you have all the tools you need. which include:

Most John Deere mowers come with convenient, tool-free parts, but you’ll still need a few tools and attachments to get the job done.

And so let’s get started, have a :

A container to drain the oil, a utility basin is best, or a tray with high walls

  • A chain wrench for the oil filter, (although they say in the manual that the filter can be screwed by hand)
  • Rags or towels (to clean up oil leaks).
  • Funnel (not required but very useful when adding oil)
  • Pliers
  • Spigot wrench for spark plugs
  • Spark plug gap gauge
READ  BMW will be responsible for the new look and restyling of John Deere tractors

Changing oil and oil filter

  • If you are not using Easy Change filters, you will need to drain the old oil from the engine. Pre-start the engine for a couple of minutes to warm up the oil. 5-10 minutes is enough, to a temperature of 35-40 degrees C. Warm oil will flow better and speed up the process.
  • Place a container or basin under the drain plug and remove the plug. The drain plug should be located near the rear of the engine over the mower deck on self-propelled mowers or near the front of the engine behind the tires at zero speed. Loosen the dipstick to increase oil flow.
  • When the oil has drained, remove the old oil filter by hand or with a filter wrench if it is too tight. Make sure the gasket comes off with the oil filter.
  • Lubricate the new filter gasket with oil and install it. Tighten it by hand and then turn it another quarter turn. The filter will tighten over time, so be careful not to overtighten it.
  • Close the drain plug.
  • Check your manual to see how much oil the lawnmower holds. Fill it about half a liter below the required amount so it doesn’t overfill. For example, if it holds 2 liters, add 1.5 liters. Check the dipstick and add more as needed. Continue to add and check the dipstick until it is full.
  • After returning the dipstick, run the engine for a couple of minutes and check for leaks.
  • Use a rag to remove any oil leaks, near the drain hole and near the filter.

Replacing the fuel filter

  • Locate the fuel filter. It should be on the side of the engine.
  • Use a pair of pliers to remove the clamps from the filter and remove the hoses. Make sure you remember which direction it moved so you can put the new one on correctly.
  • Install the new filter and put the clamps back in place.
  • Start the engine for a couple of minutes and check for leaks.
READ  John Deere combine - 75 years of history and innovation

Spark Plug Replacement

If your lawnmower is equipped with a V-Twin engine, your home service kit will come with two spark plugs, otherwise you will only need one.

  • Find the spark plugs. On your lawnmower, they are on the side of the front of the engine. On zero turns, they will be on the side of the back of the engine.
  • Remove the spark plug wire.
  • Remove the spark plug with a tubular spark plug wrench.
  • Set the spark plug gap to the recommended size listed in your equipment owner’s manual.
  • Replace the spark plug. Once it begins to tighten, tighten it about a quarter turn more. Be careful not to squeeze the spark plug, if it gets too tight, the cylinder block head may burst, resulting in a costly repair.
  • Reinstall the spark plug wire.

Air filter replacement

Your home service kit may or may not come with a foam pre-cleaner, it all depends on your model. If it does, go ahead and place the pre-cleaner on the air filter before starting.

Sweep the debris off the air intake screen.
Locate the air filter. The air filter compartment will be on the top or side of the engine.
Remove the cover and remove the old filter. It may have an air line spigot attached to it, also the nuts holding it in place.
Install the new filter and replace the cover.

Here are some of the John Deere Kits for garden tractors, for example:

LG272 Maintenance kit for John Deere garden equipment
LG272 Maintenance kit for John Deere garden equipment

LG272 Maintenance kit for John Deere garden equipment

Lawn Equipment Maintenance Kit. Includes:

  • MIU 11286 air filter element
  • LG 273638S air filter element for pre-cleaning
  • AM 125424 engine oil filter
  • AM 116304 fuel filter
  • TY 22029 10W30 engine oil
  • MIU 11020 spark plug
  • oil change sticker

Fits following machines:

Garden tractor: 102, 105, 107, 108, 115, D105, D110, D120, D130, D140, E100 , LA100, LA105, LA110, LA115, LA125, S100, S110 , X106, X107, X110, X116, X117, X120, X125, X126, X145, X155, X165

SABRE garden tractor: 1338G, 1538H, 1546G, 1638HS, 1646H, 1338GS, 1538HX, 1546GS, 1646HS, 1438GS, 1438HS, 1542GS, 1642H

As you can see from the kit, the price of a home garden tractor maintenance kit is 15-20 percent lower than having to buy everything individually.

Recent Posts

  • Enhance Your Machinery with John Deere Parts via AGA Parts September 20, 2023
  • John Deere Unveils Innovative 1 Series Round Balers with Enhanced Connectivity September 8, 2023
  • John Deere’s HarvestLab Revolutionizes Crop Analysis for S and T Series Combines August 25, 2023
  • Revolutionizing Precision Farming: John Deere DataSync Upgrade Boosts Efficiency August 25, 2023
  • John Deere Acquires Smart Apply’s Innovative Precision Spraying System August 24, 2023
  • Introducing the Frontier SB12F: John Deere’s Innovative Front-Mount Snow Blower August 24, 2023
  • Impressive Growth: John Deere Achieves 24% Increase in Sales During the First Nine Months of 2023 August 24, 2023
  • The Process Behind Crafting John Deere’s Enormous Machinery August 8, 2023
  • Introducing the Latest Tractor Updates for the 2024 Model Year by Deere July 5, 2023
  • Introducing the Latest Addition: John Deere Unveils the MY24 4075R Compact Utility Tractor May 31, 2023
  • From 19th-century plows to AI and autonomy: A look at John Deere’s tech evolution May 9, 2023
  • Did you know that John Deere’s robotic planters can plant over 2,000 seeds per second? April 10, 2023
John Deere Parts

Categories

  • Agricultural Technology
  • Business and Finance
  • Industry Partnerships
  • News
  • Product Releases
  • Technology

Archives

Tags cloud

Agricultural Automation (1) Agricultural Equipment (3) Agricultural Innovation (2) Agricultural Technology (1) agriculture (3) Albedo (1) Anelo Photonics (1) artificial intelligence (1) CES2023 (1) crop management (1) data analysis (1) DataSync (1) Dump Truks (1) Efficiency (1) ExactShot (2) Exhibitions (1) farming (1) Farming Technology (5) Farm Machinery (1) Field Data Management (1) Financial Report (1) Frontier SB12F (1) Gator (1) Graders (1) Grai Matter Labs (1) HarvestLab Technology (1) Hybrid Innovation (1) Innovation (1) ioT (1) JDLink (2) John Deere (6) John Deere Advances (1) John Deere Combines (1) John Deere Machinery (3) John Deere Operations Center (2) John Deere X9 (1) lawn equipment (1) Machinery Fleet (1) Market Trends (1) mowers (1) new technologies (9) OnLink Technology (1) Precision Agriculture (2) precision farming (10) robotics (1) Round Balers (1) SIMA 2024 (1) Skidders (1) Smart Apply (1) Snow Blower (1) Snow Removal (1) Space Race (1) StarFire 7000 (1) startups (1) sustainability (1) sustainable development (2) technology (1) Tractors (1) Wheel Loaders (1) Winter Equipment (1)

CONTACT:

e-mail:info@news-jd.com

MENU:

  • News
  • Contact us
  • Cookie Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Medium
  • Reddit
©2023 The Latest John Deere News and Trends |The Design: John Deere News&Trends