Specifications

Engine

Make Briggs & Stratton

Model Number 40 Intek

Bore 75.4 mm (2.97 in.)

Stroke 73.4 mm (2.89 in.)

Displacement 656 cm3 (40.03 cu in.)

Cylinders Twin

Cycle Four

Magneto Air Gap .20 - .30 mm (.008 - .012 in.)

Valve Clearance - Intake .10 - .15 mm (.004 - .006 in.)

Valve Clearance - Exhaust .10 - .15 mm (.004 - .006 in.)

Spark Plug Gap 0.75 mm (0.030 in.)

Spark Plug Torque 20 N•m (180 lb-in.)

Drivetrain

Transaxle Motors Hydro-Gear EZT

Number of Speeds Hydrostatic, Variable Speed

Fuel System

Fuel Types (Recommended):

Regular Grade 87 Octane Unleaded Fuel

Ethanol Blended Fuel (Up to 10%)

MTBE Reformulated Fuel (Up to 15%)

Fuel Filter Replaceable - paper element

Fuel Pump Pulse

Fuel Delivery Carburetor

Electrical System

Battery Type 12 Volt

Cold Cranking Capacity 195 Amps

Tires

Front 11x4.00-4 (Ribbed)

Rear (Z235) 18x7.50-8 (Turf)

Rear (Z255) 18x8.50-8 (Turf)

Inflation - Front 207 kPa (30 psi)

Inflation - Rear 69 kPa (10 psi)

Capacities

Crankcase:

Twin cylinder Engine 1.9 L (2 qt)

Fuel Tank

Capacity 8 L (2.1 gal)

Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM

Z200 Series

Forward 0-11.3 km/h (0-7.0 mph)

Reverse 0-5.6 km/h (0-3.5 mph)

Dimensions

Z235

Height 923 mm (36 in.)

Width 1320 mm (52 in.)

Length 1821 mm (72 in.)

Weight 247 kg (545 lb)

Z255

Height 923 mm (36 in.)

Width 1538 mm (61 in.)

Length 1821 mm (72 in.)

Weight 268 kg (590 lb)

Mower Decks

42C Mower

Cutting Width 1.07 m (42 in.)

Blades-Rotary .2

Blade Nut Torque 88 N•m (65 lb-ft)

(Approximately) 25 - 102 mm (1 - 4 in.)

48TD Mower (Z255)

Cutting Width 1.22 m (48 in.)

Blades-Rotary .3

Blade Bolt Torque 88 N•m (65 lb-ft)

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

Recommended Lubricants

Engine Oil TURF-GARD® OR PLUS-4®

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.)