D170Lawn Tractor

Hydro/automatic foot control pedals

A Kanzaki® Tuff Torq® hydrostatic transmission gives an infinite choice of speeds and makes changing the direction of travel easy:

• Automotive-type accelerator provides infinite speed selection for the ultimate in operator comfort and convenience.
• Pedals have a different shape and motion for easy identification and increased safety.

Hydrostatic transmission

Appropriate transmissions are used in each model, depending on rear tire size and tractor performance requirements to ensure excellent performance and reliability:

• Tuff Torq TLT200A - D110, D125, D130
• Tuff Torq T40J - D140, D155
• Tuff Torq K46AC - D160, D170

Standard cruise control (D125, D130, D140, D155, D160, D170)

Cruise control lever

Easy-to-use cruise control option maintains the tractor's speed for mowing larger areas:

• To engage, lift up on the cruise lever and hold it until your foot is removed from the forward pedal.
• To disengage, lightly press and then release the forward pedal.
• For emergency stops, cruise can be released by pushing on the brake pedal or pushing down on the cruise control lever.

Kanzaki is a trademark of Kanzaki Kokyukoki Manufacturing Company. Tuff Torq is a trademark of Tuff Torq Corporation.

The Edge Cutting System

The Edge Cutting System has been trademarked to emphasize the advantages of the John Deere mower deck designs. They give superior mowing convenience, performance, and reliability:

• Deep-deck mower design lifts grass for a clean, even cut.
• Smooth underside of mower prevents grass buildup and evenly disperses grass clippings.
• The rolled outer edge of the deck provides extra strength and protection.
• Dual-stage E-coat and powder paint coatings provide extra protection from rust.

The 54-in. (137-cm) Edge mower deck is a three-spindle, heavy-duty, 11-gauge, 0.120-in. (3-mm) steel deck with rolled edges for added safety and strength:

• Deck includes five anti-scalp wheels for a smooth mowing job, even in rolling terrain.
• Flexible discharge chute minimizes property and mower damage.
• A 6.5 bu (229-L) Power Flow™ material collection system is available.
• The mower comes with standard blades that work good when side discharging and when collecting material with the 6.5 bu (229-L) Power Flow material collection system.
• Mulching attachment is sold separately; special blades for mulching are included with the mulching attachment.

Mower wash port

Mower wash port

Mower wash port with hose connector

A wash port is provided to make cleaning the underside of the mower deck easy:

• A hose connector included with mower deck.

Mower deck height adjustment

Mower deck height adjustment lever

Spring-assisted, low-effort lift lever simplifies setting and adjusting the mower cut height:

• Increments of 0.25 in. (0.64 cm) allow the operator to fine-tune the cut height.

The solid one-piece frame is constructed of 12-gauge, 0.11-in. (3.0-mm) steel:

• Full-length robotically welded frame design has high-strength steel rails for added strength and long life.
• One-piece fender deck is bolted to the frame.

25-hp (18.6-kW) engine

A 25-hp (18.6-kW) V-twin engine provides plenty of power and torque to handle tough mulching, mowing, and bagging conditions:

• V-twin cylinder design for greater torque, lower vibration, and improved sound quality
• Electronic ignition for fast starts
• Cast-iron sleeves for longer engine life
• Overhead valves for excellent power and fuel economy
• Full-pressure lubrication and oil filter for cleaner oil, prolonging engine life and extending the time between oil changes
  • Also more effective when operating the tractor on an incline
• Includes extended-life series (ELS) engine features for enhanced performance and longer life

No-tools oil drain valve

No-tools oil drain valve provides easy access for oil changes.