Specifications
Safety Recalls
Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.
Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.
Known Issues
On the third day after delivery of a new L130, the engine would just stop while mowing but restart was instant. I should have recognized that there was an underlying problem. Now with 300 hours, engine is surging and I took it to James River Equipment. I was charged $161.00 to be told that it couldn't be repaired without a new carb ($200.00 out of their parts dept). Now estimate is up to $500.00 +
My John Deere L130 automatic lawn machine loses power after running for 15-20 minutes, and on a slight incline, it will go dead and stop moving.
I read a lot about the L series mowers on here owned by people that obviously do not lubricate with grease, silicone, or change bearings or any other typical riding mower maintenance. My L 130 hums when my wife cuts the grass. I just keep it up for her. Stupid people won't sharpen a blade AND balance it. They won't wobble the spindles to check for dying bearings. They won’t grease the zerks. These
Original owner. After 612 hrs my John Deere L130 lawn tractor started vibrating and within seconds the 22 hp kohler engine seized. Both connecting rods broke apart. I am always dutiful, performing regular maintenance. Burn only 91 octane, etc. I am in the process of rebuilding the engine. I think John Deere destroyed its reputation building poor quality mowers for the big box stores. When you spen
I don't remember how long ago I bought my L130, but I bought it from dealer because they would deliver the 20 miles for free, whereas Lowe's would not deliver 5 miles w/o a $50 charge. Apparently a stroke of luck for me, from what I've read here. I'm rough on my Deere I'll admit, but so far no engine or transmission problems, (Knock on Wood). I mow about 1 1/4 acre with the front mostly level, wit
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