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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.

Refill Capacities
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

Service Intervals
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

Replacement Parts
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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