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John Deere GT245 Maintenance
The
John Deere GT245 is a 2WD garden tractor from GT200 series. This model was
manufactured between 2002 and 2005. The John Deere GT245 powertrain system
components: Kawasaki FH601V four-cycle vertical shaft V-Twin cylinder gasoline
engine and Tuff Torq K71 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission.
A 41.2 cu.in (675 cc) engine output is 19 hp (14.2 kW), and maximum
torque is 52.2 Nm (37 lb-ft) at 2600 rev/min. Max. forward speed - 7.0
mph (11.3 kph), max. reverse speed - 7 mph (6.4 kph).
The John Deere GT245 has a manual steering with sector and pinion, wet
disc brakes, 16x6.50-8 front tires, and 23x10.50-12 rear tires. The
wheel base is 49 in (1240 mm). The tractor can be equipped with the
following attachments: 42", 44", 48", or 54" mid-mount mower decks with
a cutting height of 1.0-4.0 in (25-102 mm) and electric blade
engagement, 42" single-stage front-mount snow blower, and 46" front
blade with mechanical lift.
| Engine oil capacity, qts (L) |
1.8 (1.9) |
| Transmission fluid capacity, qts (L) |
4.9 (4.6) |
| Fuel tank capacity, gal (L) |
2.8 (10.5) |
| Recommended Oil and Fluid |
| Engine oil type |
Turf-Gard, Plus-4, SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 5W-30. API Service category SG, SF or higher |
| Transmission fluid type |
Hy-Gard Low Viscosity, JDM J20D |
| Check fuel level |
Every 10 hours |
| Check engine oil level |
Every 10 hours |
| Check engine coolant |
Every 10 hours |
| Check and tighten loose hardware |
Every 25 hours |
| Check tire pressure and brakes |
Every 50 hours |
| Lubricate front axle pivot |
Every 50 hours |
| Lubricate front wheel spindles |
Every 50 hours |
| Lubricate mower spindles |
Every 50 hours |
| Clean air filter element and precleaner |
Every 50 hours |
| Check transmission fluid |
Every 50 hours |
| Check and clean battery terminals |
Every 100 hours |
| Inspect spark plugs and check gap |
Every 100 hours |
| Sharpen or replace mower blades |
Every 100 hours |
| Check and adjust mower drive belt |
Every 100 hours |
| Clean mower deck |
Every 100 hours |
| Check and level mower deck |
Every 100 hours |
| Change engine oil |
Every 100 hours |
| Replace engine oil filter |
Every 100 hours |
| Charge battery |
Every 200 hours |
| Replace fuel filter |
Every 200 hours |
| Replace air filter element |
Every 200 hours |
| Change transmission fluid |
Every 250 hours |
| Check engine idle speeds |
Every 300 hours |
| Replace spark plug |
Every 300 hours |
| Check carburetor adjustment |
Every 500 hours |
| Check and adjust valve clearance |
Every 500 hours |
| Engine oil filter part number |
AM107423 |
| Engine fuel filter part number |
AM116304 |
| Engine air filter part number |
M140296 (Paper), M140295 (Foam) |
| Spark plug part number |
M805853 |
| Mower blade part number (42" Deck) |
M139976, M139975, M139977 |
| Mower blade part number (48" Deck) |
M127500, M127673 |
| Mower blade part number (54" Deck) |
M143520, M145516 |
| Traction drive belt part number |
M127523 |
| Mower drive belt part number (42" Deck) |
M143019, M43820 |
| Mower drive belt part number (48" Deck) |
M143019, M110313 |
| Mower drive belt part number (54" Deck) |
M143019, M143923 |
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