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John Deere LX266 Maintenance
The
John Deere LX266 is a LX200 series lawn tractor. This model was manufactured
from 2001 to 2003. The John Deere LX266 driveline includes a Kohler Command
CV460S 4-cycle single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine and Tuff Torq K62
belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
A 29.9 cubic inches (490 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.43" (87
mm), piston stroke of 3.03" (77 mm), and rated power of 16 hp (11.9 kW).
The maximum forward speed - 5.5 mph (8.8 kph), max. reverse speed - 3
mph (4.8 kph). The John Deere LX266 was equipped with a manual steering
system, internal wet disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x10.00-8
rear tires. The wheelbase is 47.5" (1200 mm).
The tractor is compatible with the following attachments: a 42"
mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1.0-4.0 in (25-102
mm) and manual lift system, 48" mid-mount 3-blade mower deck with
cutting height of 1.0-4.0 in (25-102 mm), 13 cut adjustments, and
mechanical lift system, 42" front-mount single-stage snowblower, or 42"
front-mount blade.
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 |
M137556 (Paper), M131303 (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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