How to remove john deere lt180 hood

SOURCE: gas tamk removal john deere 115

I had the same thing happen. I got the tank out, but it wasn't easy. Take out the bolts out that hold the rear end on. Take off the two springs that support the seat. Take out the battery and the battery tray. Take out the 6 bolts that hold the black cowling and the front of the green platform to the frame. This will allow you to lift the seat platform far enough off the rear end to allow the tank to be pulled out through the side. You also have to remove the metal bracket which holds the front of the tank and has caused the tank to leak in the first place. New tank is $56.00 not installed. I used a soldering gun and melted the plastic back together. I think it will hold quit a while. I know this is a little sketchy, but It worked for me.

SOURCE: can't get front wheel off my john deere lawn tractor

remove the cap on wheel then there is a ring or cotter pin to remove then pull wheel off

SOURCE: need owner's and service manuals for John Deere Model 317/

First off, Mowerman's response was incorrect about the age of a JD 317.  They were made from 1979 to 1982.
You can only get manuals either through here:  http://techpubs.deere.com/deere/Default.aspx  or from a dealer.  They're expensive.  You can find them on ebay and also here: http://www.ssbtractor.com/tractor_manual_display.cgi?m=John%20Deere&o=317%20Hydrostatic but I haven't used that site.

SOURCE: where is the hood release for the 3320

Below the bottom of the hood you will find two metal tabs,push down on either one to release the hood.You will have to release the grill guard pin and roll it forward before the hood will open all the way[if it has a loader on the tractor].Under the hood and to the left of the battery is the prop rod to hold it up.Hope this is helpful.

SOURCE: What Engine Model Number is in a John Deere LT166

http://www.deere.com/en_US/govsales/purchaseguide/PDFs/124_125.pdf
Will give you all the info you could need about the LT 166.
The LT166 uses a 303777 Briggs & Stratton Engine
The LT180 uses a FH500V-AS32 Kawasaki Engine, 4 Cycle
The LT190 uses a FH580V Kawasaki Engine.
The LX289 uses a FD501V-DS04 Kawasaki V-Twin Engine.
The X354 uses a FH721V Kawasaki with 4 wheel steer.

Hope this helps.