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John Deere L120 Maintenance
The
John Deere L120 lawn tractor was manufactured between 2003 and 2005. The John
Deere L120 tractor can be powered by two engines: 40.03 cu.in (656 cc) Briggs
and Stratton 406777 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV vertical-shaft air-cooled
gasoline engine with a rated power of 20 hp (15.4 kW), or 40.03 cu.in (656 cc)
Briggs and Stratton 407777 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV vertical-shaft air-cooled
gasoline engine with a rated power of 22 hp (16.4 kW).
The John Deere L120 is equipped with Tuff Torq K46 HD belt-driven
hydrostatic transmission with foot-controlled variable speed drive. Max
forward speed - 5.5 mph (8.8 km/h), maximum reverse speed - 3.2 mph (5.1
km/h). The lawn tractor is equipped with a manual steering system, wet
disc brakes, 16x6.50-8 front tires, and 22x9.50-12 rear tires.
The wheelbase is 49" (1240 mm). The John Deere L120 is compatible with a
42" mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1.0-4.0" (25-102
mm) and manual lift system, 42" front-mount dual-stage snowblower with
clearing height of 21" (530 mm), and 46" front blade with lift height of
6.5" (160 mm).
| Engine oil capacity, qts (L) |
2.0 (1.9) |
| Transmission fluid capacity, qts (L) |
2.45 (2.3) |
| Fuel tank capacity, gal (L) |
2.1 (7.9) |
| Recommended Oil and Fluid |
| Engine oil type |
Turf-Gard, Plus-4, SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 5W-30. API Service category CH or higher |
| Transmission fluid type |
SAE 10W-30, 5W-50 Synthetic Oil |
| Check fuel level |
Every 10 hours |
| Check engine oil level |
Every 10 hours |
| Clean air intake screen |
Every 10 hours |
| Check tire pressure and brakes |
Every 10 hours |
| Check and tighten loose hardware |
Every 10 hours |
| Lubricate front axle pivot |
Every 25 hours |
| Lubricate front wheel spindles and wheel bushings |
Every 25 hours |
| Check transmission fluid |
Every 25 hours |
| Change engine oil |
Every 50 hours |
| Replace engine oil filter |
Every 50 hours |
| Clean air filter precleaner (if equipped) |
Every 50 hours |
| Check air filter element |
Every 50 hours |
| Clean engine cooling fins |
Every 50 hours |
| Replace fuel filter |
Every 50 hours |
| Clean spark plug |
Every 50 hours |
| Check and clean battery terminals |
Every 50 hours |
| Sharpen or replace mower blades |
Every 50 hours |
| Check and adjust mower drive belt |
Every 50 hours |
| Clean mower deck |
Every 50 hours |
| Check and level mower deck |
Every 50 hours |
| Lubricate mower pivot points |
Every 50 hours |
| Replace spark plug |
Every 100 hours |
| Charge battery |
Every 100 hours |
| Check engine idle speeds |
Every 100 hours |
| Check carburetor adjustment |
Every 100 hours |
| Replace air filter precleaner (if equipped) |
Every 200 hours |
| Replace air filter element |
Every 200 hours |
| Change transmission fluid |
Every 200 hours |
| Check and adjust valve clearance |
Every 200 hours |
| Engine oil filter part number |
AM125424 |
| Engine fuel filter part number |
AM116304 |
| Engine air filter part number |
LG499486S/GY20575, LG273638S (Pre-Cleaner) |
| Spark plug part number |
M78543 |
| Mower blade part number |
GX20249 |
| Traction drive belt part number |
GX20006 |
| Mower drive belt part number |
GX21833 |
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