John Deere

317

Lawn tractor · 1979–1983 · 17 hp

The John Deere 317 is a lawn tractor manufactured from 1979 to 1983. It features a Kolher KT17QS engine, and manual steering. The transmission is a shaft-driven hydrostatic type with infinite forward and reverse.

Engine

EngineKolher KT17QS
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders2
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Displacement42.18 ci (691 cc)
Bore3.13 in (79 mm)
Stroke2.75 in (70 mm)
Power Gross17 hp (12.7 kW)
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
ManufacturerKolher
Oil Change Interval Hours25

Transmission

Transmission Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Transmission ModelSundstrand Series 15 Model 90
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil Capacity5 qts (4.7 L)
Oil TypeJD All-Weather Hydrostatic Fluid

PTO

Front Typeindependent
Clutchelectric

Dimensions

Length69 in (175 cm)
Width42.5 in (107 cm)
Height44 in (111 cm)
Wheelbase46 in (116 cm)

Weight

Weight700 lbs (317 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag4.80x4.00-8
Rear Ag23x10.50-12

Fuel

Capacity4.5 gal (17 L)

Steering

Typemanual