Introduction
Product Identification
Safety
Operating
Replacement Parts
Service Intervals
Service Lubrication
Service Engine
Service Transmission
Service Steering
Service Mower
Service Electrical
Service Miscellaneous
Troubleshooting
Storage
Assembly
Specifications
Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
Net Weight (With Mower Deck and Fuel)
Warranty
John Deere Quality Statement
Service Record
Specifications
Engine
Model SST16
Oil Filter Replaceable Full Flow Filter
Air Cleaner Paper Element with Foam Precleaner
Spark Plug Gap 0.76 mm (0.030 in.)
Spark Plug Torque 20 N·m (15 lb-ft)
Model SST18
Make Briggs and Stratton Vanguard
Oil Filter Replaceable Full Flow Filter
Air Cleaner Paper Element with Foam Precleaner
Spark Plug Gap 0.76 mm (0.030 in.)
Spark Plug Torque 20 N·m (15 lb-ft)
Drivetrain
Number of Speeds Hydrostatic, Variable Speed
Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
Electrical System
Charging System Flywheel Alternator
Battery
Tires
Inflation Front (Maximum) 138 kPa (20 psi)
Inflation Rear (Maximum) 70 kPa (10 psi)
Steering and Brakes
Capacities
Engine Oil (With Filter) 1.5 L (1.6 qt)
Engine Oil (Without Filter) 1.4 L (1.5 qt)
Dimensions
Wheel Base 1251 mm (49.25 in.)
Overall Height 1041 mm (41 in.)
Overall Length 1905 mm (75 in.)
Overall Width (SST16 With 42 All Purpose Mower Deck) 1334 mm (52.5 in.)
Overall Width (SST16 With Freedom42 Mower Deck) 1134 mm (44.65 in.)
Overall Width (SST18 With 48C Mower Deck) 1556 mm (61.26 in.)
Net Weight (With Mower Deck and Fuel)
SST16 With 42 All Purpose Mower Deck 280 kg (618 lb)
SST16 With Freedom42 Mower Deck 290 kg (640 lb)
SST18 With 48C Mower Deck 298 kg (658 lb)
42 All Purpose Mower
Mower Type Mulch, Bag or Side Discharge
Blade Bolt Torque 75 N·m (55 lb-ft)
Cutting Width 106.7 cm (42 in.)
Cutting Height (approximate) 25 to 102 mm (1 to 4-in.)
Height Adjustment 13 position, 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) increments
Freedom42 Mower
Blade Bolt Torque 62 N·m (46 lb-ft)
Cutting Width 106.7 cm (42 in.)
Cutting Height (approximate) 25 to 102 mm (1 to 4-in.)
Height Adjustment 13 position, 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) increments
48C Mower
Mower Type Mulch, Bag or Side Discharge
Blade Bolt Torque 68 N·m (50 lb-ft)
Cutting Width 121.9 cm (48 in.)
Cutting Height (approximate) 25 to 102 mm (1 to 4-in.)
Height Adjustment 13 position, 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) increments
Recommended Lubricants
Engine Oil TURF-GARD® OR PLUS-4®
Transmission Oil John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD® (J20D)
Grease:
John Deere MOLY HIGH TEMPERATURE EP GREASE
John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease
John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease
(Specifications and design subject to change without notice.)