OMM146413

Issue G1

Lawn Tractors

LX266, LX277, LX277AWS, LX279 and LX288

PIN (060001 - )

Introduction

Product Identification

Safety

Operating

Replacement Parts

Service Intervals

Service Lubrication

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service Mower - Freedom42

Service Mower - 42C, 48C, 54C

Service Electrical

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storage

Assembly

Specifications

Engine

Drivetrain

Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM

Battery

Tires

Steering and Brakes

Capacities

Dimensions

Weight

Freedom42 Mower

42C Mower

48C Mower

54C Mower

Recommended Lubricants

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

Service Record

Specifications

Engine

Model LX266

Make Kohler

Engine Model Number CV460S-26511

Horsepower 11.9 kW (16 hp)

Cylinders One

Cycle Four

Cooling Type Air

Oil Filter Replaceable Full Flow Filter

Air Cleaner Paper Element with Foam Precleaner

Spark Plug Gap 1 mm (0.040 in.)

Spark Plug Torque 40 N·m (30 lb-ft)

Model LX277, LX277AWS and LX279

Make Kawasaki

Engine Model Number: LX277 and LX277AWS FH500V

Engine Model Number: LX279 FD501V

Horsepower 12.7 kW (17 hp)

Cylinders Two

Cycle Four

Cooling Type: LX277 and LX277AWS Air

Cooling Type: LX279 Liquid

Oil Filter Replaceable Full Flow Filter

Air Cleaner Paper Element with Foam Precleaner

Spark Plug Gap

LX277 and LX277AWS 1 mm (0.040 in.)

LX279 0.7 mm (0.028 in.)

Spark Plug Torque

LX277 and LX277AWS 15 N·m (133 lb-in.)

LX279 17 N·m (150 lb-in.)

Model LX288

Make Briggs & Stratton

Engine Model Number DBS18-350777

Horsepower 13.4 kW (18 hp)

Cylinders Two

Cycle Four

Cooling Type Air

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 (177 lb-in.)

Drivetrain

Transaxle Tuff Torq, Hydrostatic

Number of Speeds Variable

Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM

Forward 0-8.8 km/h (0-5.5 mph)

Reverse 0-4.8 km/h (0-3 mph)

Battery

Voltage 12 V

CCA 500 amp

Reserve Capacity 85 minutes

BCI Group Size 51

Tires

Front 16x6.00-6

Rear 20x10.00-8

Inflation Front 70-97 kPa (10-14 psi)

Inflation Rear 56-70 kPa (8-10 psi)

Steering and Brakes

Steering Open Sector and Pinion

Brakes Internal Wet Disc

Capacities

Fuel Tank

LX266, LX277, LX279 and LX288 11.5 L (3.0 gal)

LX277AWS 10.4 L (2.75 gal)

Coolant System (LX279 only) 2.6 L (2.8 qt)

Engine Oil (with filter)

LX266, LX277, LX277AWS and LX279 1.8 L (1.9 qt)

LX288 1.7 L (1.8 qt)

Dimensions

Overall Height 110.7 cm (43.6 in.)

Overall Length 176.3 cm (69.4 in.)

Overall Width 93.5 cm (36.8 in.)

Weight

Net Weight (Without Mower or Fuel)

LX266 219 kg (483 lb)

LX277 221 kg (487 lb)

LX277AWS 254 kg (560 lb)

LX279 222 kg (490 lb)

LX288 221 kg (487 lb)

Freedom42 Mower

Mower Type Mulch

Cutting Blades 2

Mower Weight 42 kg (92.5 lb)

Blade Bolt Torque 62 N·m (46 lb-ft)

Cutting Width 106.7 cm (42 in.)

Cutting Height (approximate) 25-102 mm (1-4 in.)

Height Adjustment 13-Position, 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Increments

42C Mower

Mower Type Mulch, Bag or Side Discharge

Cutting Blades 2

Mower Weight 37 kg (82 lb)

Blade Bolt Torque 75 N·m (55 lb-ft)

Cutting Width 106.7 cm (42 in.)

Cutting Height (approximate) 25-102 mm (1-4 in.)

Height Adjustment 13-Position, 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Increments

48C Mower

Mower Type Mulch, Bag or Side Discharge

Cutting Blades 3

Mower Weight 53 kg (117 lb)

Blade Bolt Torque 68 N·m (50 lb-ft)

Cutting Width 121.9 cm (48 in.)

Cutting Height (approximate) 25-102 mm (1-4 in.)

Height Adjustment 13-Position, 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Increments

54C Mower

Mower Type Mulch, Bag or Side Discharge

Cutting Blades 3

Mower Weight 67 kg (148 lb)

Blade Bolt Torque 68 N·m (50 lb-ft)

Cutting Width 137.2 cm (54 in.)

Cutting Height (approximate) 25-102 mm (1-4 in.)

Height Adjustment 13-Position, 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Increments

Recommended Lubricants

Engine Oil TURF-GARD® or PLUS-4®

Transmission Oil SAE 5W30

Grease John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease

John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease

John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease