OMM146414

Issue F1

Lawn and Garden Tractors

GT225 and GT235

PIN (060001- )

Introduction

Product Identification

Safety

Operating

Replacement Parts

Service Intervals

Service Lubrication

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service Mower

Service Electrical

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storage

Assembly

Specifications

Engine

Drivetrain

Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM

Battery

Tires

Steering and Brakes

Capacities

Dimensions

Weight

42C Mower

48C Mower

54C Mower

Recommended Lubricants

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

Service Record

Specifications

Engine

Model GT225

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 GT235

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 Infinite

Drain Plug Torque 15 N·m (133 lb-in.)

Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM

Forward 0-11 km/h (0-7 mph)

Reverse 0-6 km/h (0-4 mph)

Battery

Voltage 12 V

CCA 500 amp

Reserve Capacity 85 minutes

BCI Group Size 51

Tires

Front 16x6.50-8

Rear

Turf Type 23x10.50-12

Bar Type 23x10.50-12

Inflation Front 70-97 kPa (10-14 psi)

Inflation Rear

Turf Type 56-70 kPa (8-10 psi)

Bar Type 56-140 kPa (8-20 psi)

Steering and Brakes

Steering Open Sector and Pinion

Brakes Internal Wet Disc

Capacities

Fuel Tank 10.4 L (2.75 gal)

Transmission 4.4 L (4.6 qt)

Engine Oil (with filter)

GT225 1.8 L (1.9 qt)

GT235 1.7 L (1.8 qt)

Dimensions

Overall Height 119.4 cm (47.0 in.)

Overall Length 182.9 cm (72.0 in.)

Overall Width

Narrow Wheel Spacing 99.0 cm (39.0 in.)

Wide Wheel Spacing 105.0 cm (41.5 in.)

Weight

Net Weight (Without Mower or Fuel)

GT225 253 kg (557 lb)

GT235 258 kg (570 lb)

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 John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD® (J20D)

Grease John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease

John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease

John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease