Your Go-To Reference of Classic John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractor Resources
One of the most common questions we’re asked is about owner’s manuals and routine maintenance for classic John Deere lawn and garden tractor models. We’ve put together this post as a resource that we’ll be adding to as we come across additional information that you may find helpful.
Given the age of these machines, it isn’t always easy to find manuals and/or parts. In most cases, you can at least obtain an operator’s manual as a basic resource. If you’re looking for an obscure part that your local Deere dealer or parts supplier doesn’t stock, you can always try searching eBay, where the inventory is continually changing, or Craigslist.
For a wealth of general info and support, we continue to recommend these sites if you’re interested:
Weekend Freedom Machines Forum
Desc: The Lawn and Garden Tractor site for John Deere Lawn and Garden tractor discussion groups, Tractor information, Parts information, and more.
TractorHouse.com
Desc: Your source for used tractors, combines, and all makes of used farm equipment and implements.
TractorData.com
Desc: Information, data, and photos on all makes and models of farm tractors.
If you have one of the following models, use any of the links below to access the manual you’ll need:
- John Deere 316
- John Deere 318
- John Deere 420
Access at MANUALSDIR.COM > 316, 318 & 420 Lawn & Garden Tractors
Alternative access link at SlideShare > 316, 318 & 420 Lawn & Garden Tractors
Alternative access link at Weekend Freedom Machines > 316, 318 & 420 Lawn & Garden Tractors
If you have one of the following models, use any of the links below to access the manual you’ll need:
- John Deere 425
- John Deere 445
Access at SCRIBED.com > John Deere 425, 445 Operator’s Manual
Alternative access link at John Deere > John Deere 425, 445 Operator’s Manual
Access Tech Service Manual at SlideShare > John Deere 425 Lawn Tractor Service Repair Manual
If you have one of the following models, use any of the links below to access the manual you’ll need:
- John Deere 322
- John Deere 330
- John Deere 332
- John Deere 430
Access link at SlideShare > 322, 330, 332 & 430 Lawn & Garden Tractors
Alternative access link at Weekend Freedom Machines > 322, 330, 332 & 430 Lawn & Garden Tractors
Looking for a different model? If yours is a John Deere 455:
Access at John Deere > John Deere 455 Operator’s Manual
Access the technical manual at SlideShare > 415 and 455 Lawn & Garden Tractors | Technical Manual
Because you can never have too many references for your classic Deere, here are a few more we found that you may find useful:
- John Deere 316 Maintenance Reminder Sheet : Click to access here at John Deere.
- John Deere 318 Maintenance Reminder Sheet : Click to access here at John Deere.
- John Deere 332 Maintenance Reminder Sheet : Click to access here at John Deere.
- John Deere 316 & 318 Parts & Maintenance Ref Sheet: Click to access at Green Ridge Restorations, LLC