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John Deere LX277 Maintenance
The
John Deere LX277 is a 2WD lawn tractor from LX200 series. This model was
manufactured between 1999 and 2003. The John Deere LX277 driveline components: a
30.2 cu.in (494 cc) Kawasaki FH500V 4-stroke vertical shaft V-Twin cylinder
gasoline engine and Tuff Torq K62 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with
infinite forward and reverse gears.
The engine has a cylinder bore of 2.68" (68 mm), piston stroke of 2.68"
(68 mm), and rated power of 17 hp (12.6 kW). Max. forward speed - 5.5
mph (8.8 kph), maximum reverse speed - 3 mph (4.8 kph). The tractor is
equipped with a manual steering system or all wheel steering (LX277AWS),
internal expanding brakes, 16x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x10.00-8 or
20x10.00-10 (LX277AWS) rear tires.
Compatible attachments for the John Deere LX277 tractor: a 42" mid-mount
2-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1.0-4.0" (25-102 mm) and
manual lift system, 48" mid-mount 3-blade mower deck with cutting height
of 1.0-4.0" (25-102 mm), 13 cut adjustments, and mechanical lift system,
42" front-mount single-stage snowblower with clearing height of 16.3"
(412 mm), and 42" front-mount blade.
| Engine oil capacity, qts (L) |
1.8 (1.7) |
| Transmission fluid capacity, qts (L) |
2.65 (2.5) |
| Fuel tank capacity (LX277), gal (L) |
3.0 (11.5) |
| Fuel tank capacity (LX277AWS), 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 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 |
| Lubricate mower spindles |
Every 25 hours |
| Clean air filter element and precleaner |
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 |
| Change engine oil |
Every 100 hours |
| Charge battery |
Every 100 hours |
| Clean spark plug |
Every 100 hours |
| Replace engine oil filter |
Every 200 hours |
| Replace fuel filter |
Every 200 hours |
| Change transmission fluid |
Every 200 hours |
| Check engine idle speeds |
Every 200 hours |
| Replace air filter element and precleaner |
Every 200 hours |
| Replace spark plug |
Every 300 hours |
| Check carburetor adjustment |
Every 300 hours |
| Check and adjust valve clearance |
Every 300 hours |
| Engine oil filter part number |
AM107423 |
| Engine fuel filter part number |
AM116304 |
| Engine air filter part number |
M137556 (Paper), M137555 (Foam) |
| Spark plug part number |
TY6081 |
| Mower blade part number (42" Deck) |
M139975, M139976, M139977 |
| Mower blade part number (48" Deck) |
M127673, M145476 |
| Traction drive belt part number |
M127521, M127524 (AWS) |
| Mower drive belt part number (42" Deck) |
M143019, M43820 |
| Mower drive belt part number (48" Deck) |
M143019, M154958 |
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