John Deere

240

Lawn tractor · 1988–1992 · 14 hp

The John Deere 240 is a lawn tractor manufactured from 1988 to 1992. It features a Kawasaki FC420V engine, and manual enclosed recirculating ball steering. The transmission is a belt-driven gear type with 6 forward and 1 reverse.

Engine

EngineKawasaki FC420V
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders1
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement25.8 ci (422 cc)
Bore3.5 in (89 mm)
Stroke2.7 in (69 mm)
Compression Ratio8.4
Power Gross14 hp (10.4 kW)
Air Cleanerdry with foam pre-cleaner
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity1.25 qts (1.2 L)
ManufacturerKawasaki
Rated3,350 RPM
Oil Change Interval Hours50

Transmission

Transmission Typebelt-driven gear
Transmission ModelTuff Torq E0905
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission DescriptionThe Deere 240 operated with gear shift and clutch pedal. Clutch must be used to shift between gears. Transmission should be not shifted on the move while under heavy load. For the 1992 model year, serial number 130001, the brake changed to a wet disc internal to the transmission. Those transmissions called for low-viscosity Hy-Gard lubricant instead of gear oil.
Oil Capacity3.4 qts (3.2 L)
Oil Type90W gear lube J20B
Available Options6-speed gear

PTO

Mid Typeindependent

Hitch

Drawbar Hitch Typesleeve hitch optional

Dimensions

Length71.5 in (181 cm)
Width41.5 in (105 cm)
Height43.6 in (110 cm)
Wheelbase47.9 in (121 cm)

Weight

Weight590 lbs
Shipping590 lbs (267 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag16x6.50-8
Rear Ag23x10.50-12

Fuel

Capacity3 gal (11.4 L)

Steering

Typemanual enclosed recirculating ball

Cab

Cabvinyl weather enclosure optional