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John Deere LX255 Maintenance
The
John Deere LX255 lawn tractor was manufactured between 1999 and 2001. The John
Deere LX255 driveline consists of a Kohler Command CV15S vertical shaft
four-cycle 1-cylinder gasoline engine and Tuff Torq K62 belt-driven hydrostatic
transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
The 26.1 cu.in (426 cc) Kohler engine has a cylinder bore of 3.6" (90
mm), piston stroke of 2.64" (67 mm), and rated power of 15 hp (11.2 kW).
The maximum forward speed - 5.5 mph (8.8 km/h), max. reverse speed - 3
mph (4.8 km/h). The tractor is fitted with 15x6.00-6 front tires and
20x10.00-8 rear tires.
The wheelbase is 47.5 inches (1200 mm). The John Deere LX255 can be
equipped with the following attachments: a 42" mid-mount 2-blade mower
deck with cutting height of 1.5-4" (38-102 mm), 48" mid-mount 3-blade
mower deck with 13 cut positions, 42" front-mount 1-stage snowblower
with clearing height of 16.3" (410 mm), and 42" front blade with manual
lift system.
| Engine oil capacity, qts (L) |
2.0 (1.9) |
| Transmission fluid capacity, qts (L) |
2.65 (2.5) |
| Fuel tank capacity, gal (L) |
3.0 (11.5) |
| Recommended Oil and Fluid |
| Engine oil type |
Turf-Gard, Plus-4, SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 5W-30. API Service category SG or higher |
| Transmission fluid type |
J20C Hy-Gard High Viscosity, SAE 10W-30 API Service category SE or higher |
| Check fuel level |
Every 10 hours |
| Check engine oil level |
Every 10 hours |
| Clean air intake screen |
Every 10 hours |
| Check and tighten loose hardware |
Every 10 hours |
| Check tire pressure and brakes |
Every 25 hours |
| Lubricate front axle pivot |
Every 25 hours |
| Lubricate front wheel spindles |
Every 25 hours |
| Clean air filter element |
Every 25 hours |
| Check transmission fluid |
Every 25 hours |
| Check and clean battery terminals |
Every 25 hours |
| Clean engine cooling fins |
Every 50 hours |
| Clean spark plug |
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 |
| Change engine oil |
Every 100 hours |
| Replace engine oil filter |
Every 100 hours |
| Replace air filter element |
Every 100 hours |
| Charge battery |
Every 100 hours |
| Replace fuel filter |
Every 200 hours |
| Replace spark plug |
Every 200 hours |
| Change transmission fluid |
Every 200 hours |
| Check engine idle speeds |
Every 200 hours |
| Check carburetor adjustment |
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 |
AM123553 (Paper), M92360 (Foam) |
| Spark plug part number |
M78543 |
| Mower blade part number (42" Deck) |
M139975, M139976, M139977 |
| Mower blade part number (48" Deck) |
M127673, M145476 |
| Traction drive belt part number |
M127521, M146667 |
| Mower drive belt part number (42" Deck) |
M143019, M43820 |
| Mower drive belt part number (48" Deck) |
M143019, M154958 |
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