John Deere

LX277

Horsepower
17hp
Production
1999–2003
Category
lawn

Overview

Production

Original Price$4,150 (2001)
Engine17HP Kawasaki 493cc 2-cyl gasoline
Tractor Typelawn
SeriesLX200 Series
Manufacture LocationHoricon, Wisconsin, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual sector and pinion
Brakesmechanical wet disc

PTO & Hitch

Front PTO Typeindependent

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops3 gal (11.4 L)

Other

Aws Steeringall-wheel-steering
Aws Wheelbase48.3 in (122 cm)
Front PTO Clutchelectric
Operator Stationopen operator station
Mower Deck Options42" mid-mount mower deck, 48" mid-mount mower deck
Available Attachmentssnowblower, blade
Serial Number Locationright side of the tractor frame
Fuel Capacity Optional2.75 gal (10.4 L)

Engine

EngineKawasaki FH500V
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders2-cylinder
Coolingair-cooled
Displacement30.1 ci (493 cc)
Bore2.68 in (68 mm)
Bore Stroke2.68x2.68 in (68 x 68 mm)
Stroke2.68 in (68 mm)
Power17 hp (12.7 kW)
Air Cleanerpaper element with foam pre-cleaner
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity1.9 qts (1.8 L)
Sparkplug TypeChampion RCJ8Y
Sparkplug Gap0.04 in (1.02 mm)
Rated3,400 RPM

Kawasaki FH engine manuals specify 0.030 inch gap for sparkplug

Dimensions

Length70 in (177 cm)
Width36.8 in (93 cm)
Height43.6 in (110 cm)
Wheelbase48.3 in (122 cm)
Front Tread29.1 in (73 cm)
Rear Tread26.8 in (68 cm)
Shipping Weight560 lbs (254 kg)
Tires Front15x6.00-6
Tires Rear20x10.00-10
Tires Lawn Front15x6.00-6
Tires Lawn Rear20x10.00-10

Transmission

Transmission Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Transmission ModelTuff Torq K62
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil Change Interval Hoursfill as needed

Available Attachments

42" mid-mount mower deck48" mid-mount mower deckSnowblowerBlade

Advertised attachments for the LX200 series included two rear baggers: 7-bushel for the 42-inch deck and a 2-bag Power Flow for the 48-inch deck. Forty inch aerators, tow-behind thatcherator, and 38 or 48 inch front thachers. Sprayers in 6, 15, and 25-bagglon sizes. The No. 7 utility cart was also listed as compatible.