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John Deere LA135



John Deere LA135 tractor photo
2008 - 2010
LA105 Series
Lawn tractor
Series map:
LA125
LA135
LA145
21.0hp
22.0hp
22.0hp
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Lawn tractor
Built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA
Original price was $1,899 in 2010
The John Deere LA135 was labeled as "special edition" or "limited edition", depending on the year. For a $100 price increase over the LA125 the tractor offered a two-cylinder engine, high-back seat, larger tires, and front bumper.
Variants
LA13542-inch deck
LA14548-inch deck
John Deere LA135 Engine
22HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank4 gal
15.1 L
 2.25 gal (California model)
8.5 L
Engine details ...
John Deere LA135 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station. Adjustable seat (10 position, 5.5-inches travel) and cup holder. Optional nylon canopy.
Photos
John Deere LA135
John Deere LA135 photos...
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase48.9 inches
124 cm
Weight470 lbs
213 kg
Front tire15x6.00-6
Rear tire20x10.00-8
Full dimensions and tires ...
John Deere LA135 attachments
42" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
Attachment details ...
LA135 Serial Number Location
John Deere LA135 serial number location
Serial number plate under the left-rear fender.
LA135 Serial Numbers
2008050001
2009200001
2010300001

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging amps9
Battery volts12
Battery GroupU1
Questions
I have a LA105 and I see a picture of the choke sign on the dash but have no clue where the knob or lever is.

The choke is engaged at the full throttle position. Once the engine is running the throttle lever should be moved just below this position to disengage the choke.

Email: Peter@TractorData.com
References
LA135 references literature
100 Series Tractors published in 2008, by John Deere
Operator's Manual 100 Series (OMGX23171) published in 2008*
Operator's Manual 100 Series (OMGX23404) published in 2010
100 Series Tractors published in 2009, by John Deere
*Publication contains known errors.
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