First-you must remove the wheels. Then let the air out of the tires. I use my bench vise to squeeze the tires in, and a large screw-driver, or flat sharpened bar, to break the tire bead loose. Also, a liberal application of light oil does wonders with the job. I bought a 3 ft. length of threaded steel rod, a bunch of large flat washers to fit the rod, And eight nuts to fit the rod. Two nuts go on so you can squeeze the rod in the vise, and another nut above the vise, then a flat washer ,then the wheel, then several more washers and two nuts. Tighten all together, and using a large screw-driver, get the bead loose from the rim, and using the large screw driver, pry the tire off the rim, then the other side of the tire. By this time, you will wish you had never started the job. Best to ask at the tractor seller's place if they know somebody who can do the job! Ain't fun--nawsuhh!

Yes, buy you handi-pump from ACE hardware. stick the hose in the tank and suck it dry. you can also use it for oil too. If you model has fuel pump not all the gas will drain out of the tank if the tank is lower than the engine. You will have to siphon it out. If the tank is above the engine then gravity will drain the gas tank. You will find alot of uses for the hand-pump (hand held crank pump)

If the engine is running, you need to first step on the brake pedal, then engage the parking brake lever . . . I have a later model JD, but I think most operate this way. Cut + Paste text from the attached link: Using Park Brake Locking park brake: Push and hold brake pedal (A) down. 2. Pull park brake lever (B) up to lock park brake. 3. Release brake pedal. Pedal should stay down and park brake lever should stay locked. Unlocking park brake: 1. Push and hold brake pedal down. 2. Push park brake lever down to unlock park brake. 3. Release brake pedal. Here is a link that might be useful: Click on the left side menu: Using Parking Brake

My LT155 is going on 10 years old. I have a yard with some pretty hilly areas. I've sort of gotten used to leaning properly to get enough traction in my hilly areas. The tires that come on the tractor are a compromise (like everything else) between keeping your lawn from being torn up and enough traction to get you where you need to go.....I find the tractor capable enough for most situations I encounter.