Engine Specifications
Engine Model – Kawasaki FB460V
Type – 4-stroke, L-head, single cylinder
Displacement – 460 cm3 (28.1 cu-in)
Max. horsepower – 12.5 HP at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque – 28.0 Nm (2.8 kgm, 20.1 ft-lb) at 2,300 rpm
Cylinders – One
Cycle – Four
Carburetor – Float type
Carburetor model – FB460D-AS
JD 160 Cooling system – Forced-air
Ignition system – Transistorized magneto ignition
Lubricating system – Pressure and splash
Starting system – Recoil or electric starter
Stoping system – Ignition primary circuit ground
Fuel used – Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Fuel consumption – 313 g/kWh (230 g/HPh, 0.51 lb/HPh)
PTO shaft rotation – Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Cylinder compression – not be less then 3.0 kg/cm2 (43 psi) at 600 rpm
Intake valve – 0.10-0.16 mm (0.004-0.006 in)
Exhaust valve – 0.10-0.16 mm (0.004-0.006 in)
Oil type – 4-stroke or an equivalent (SD, SE, SE/CC, SF)
Recommended oil – SAE 5W-20
Full throttle Speeds, no load – 3350 ± 100 rpm
Slow idle Speeds, no load – 1400 ± 100 rpm
Spark Plug Type – Champion RCJ8
Spark Plug Gap – 0.60-0.70 mm (0.024-0.028 in.)
Height – 307 mm (12.08 in)
Dry weight – 36.0 kg (79.4 lbs)
Electrical System
Battery, John Deere (TY6109) – 12 Volt
Alternator Charging Capacity – 13 Amp
Ignition – Solid State
John Deere 160 Capacities
Fuel Tank – 8.3 L (2.2 gal)
Engine Oil, Without Filter – 1.4 L (3 pt)
Engine Oil, With Filter – 1.6 L (3.4 pt)
Transaxle – 1.1 L (2.3 pt)
JD 160 Mechanical
Transmission – 5-speed gear
Chassis – 4×2 2WD
Steering – manual
Brakes – disc
Cab – Open operator station
Travel Speeds at 3300 RPM
First Gear-Transaxle – 2.2 km/h (1.4 mph)
Second Gear – 3.5 km/h (2.2 mph)
Third Gear – 5.3 km/h (3.3 mph)
Fourth Gear – 6.7 km/h (4.2 mph)
Fifth Gear – 7.8 km/h (4.9 mph)
John Deere 160 Mower
Type – Rotary
Cutting Blades – One
Blade Length – 762 mm (30 in.)
Cutting Width – 762 mm (30 in.)
Cutting Height – 25.40-102 mm (1.00-4.00 in.)
Blade
Type – front-mount John Deere M00269X
Width – 42 inches [106 cm]
38″ Snow blower
Type – front-mount John Deere M00246X
Clearing width – 38 inches [96 cm]
JD 160 Tires
Lawn/turf front – 15×6.00-6
Lawn/turf rear – 18×8.50-8
Dimensions
Weight – 470 lbs (213 kg)
Wheelbase – 44.7 inches (113 cm)
Length – 65 inches (165 cm)
Width – 39.3 inches (99 cm)
2WD turn radius – 1.83 feet (0.6 m)