Browse category:<\/strong> Lawn & Garden Tractor Manuals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listing cues that confirm you\u2019re in the correct manual family<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This document is clearly labeled as a John Deere Technical Manual<\/strong> for the Lawn & Grounds Care Division<\/strong>, covering the following tractor models as a set:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The manual identifier is shown as TM1351<\/strong> (TM-1351), with an Apr-88<\/strong> edition marker shown on the front matter. When a listing presents the same model set and the same TM number, you\u2019re typically looking at the correct manual family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On RepairLoader pages and in Deere documentation, these terms commonly indicate what kind of PDF you\u2019re buying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your listing headline includes TM1351<\/strong>, that\u2019s the clearest shorthand that the document is the machine-specific technical manual for this tractor group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many lawn tractor listings look similar because Deere model numbers repeat across eras. In this PDF, coverage cues that help you match more precisely include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n When comparing listings, look for the combination of tractor model number<\/strong> plus Kawasaki engine code<\/strong>\u2014that pairing is a practical \u201cmatch key\u201d buyers can use across similar Deere pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This manual is presented as a single PDF<\/strong> and reads like a full technical reference volume (hundreds of pages). Listings may also mention earlier\/later revisions or replacement editions; in those cases, the TM number<\/strong> stays the anchor, while the edition date<\/strong> helps differentiate which release you\u2019re buying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes there are multiple listings that appear relevant. 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Terminology you\u2019ll see on Deere listings (and what it signals)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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File\/package notes shoppers can use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nIdentifier label<\/th> Value shown in this PDF<\/th> Why it helps<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Model set<\/td> 130 \/ 160 \/ 165 \/ 175 \/ 180 \/ 185<\/td> Confirms the exact tractor group<\/td><\/tr> Manual code<\/td> TM1351 (TM-1351)<\/td> Primary listing match key<\/td><\/tr> Edition marker<\/td> Apr-88 (shown in front matter)<\/td> Distinguishes releases\/updates<\/td><\/tr> Engine maker<\/td> Kawasaki<\/td> Confirms engine family context<\/td><\/tr> Engine codes (by model)<\/td> FC290V, FB460V, FC420V, FC540V<\/td> Useful cross-check against your tractor\u2019s engine tag<\/td><\/tr> Format \/ length<\/td> PDF, 268 pages<\/td> Helps compare scope between similar listings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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