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John Deere LX280 Maintenance
The
John Deere LX280 lawn tractor was manufactured from 2004 to 2005. The John Deere
LX280 powerline system components: Kawasaki FH580V 4-stroke vertical V-twin
cylinder air cooled gasoline engine and Tuff Torq K62 belt-driven hydrostatic
transmission.
The 35.7 cubic inches (585 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 2.92" (74
mm), piston stroke of 2.69" (68 mm), and rated power of 18 hp (13.4 kW).
Max. forward speed - 6 mph (9.6 kph), maximum reverse speed - 3.2 mph
(5.1 kph).
The John Deere LX280 was equipped with a two wheel steering or all wheel
steering (LX280AWS), internal wet disc brakes, 16x6.50-8 front tires,
and 22x11.00-10 rear tires. The wheelbase is 49" (1240 mm). The tractor
is compatible with 42" mid-mount 2-blade and 48" mid-mount 3-blade mower
decks. Both decks have a cutting height of 1.5-4" (38-102 mm), 13 cut
positions, and mechanical lift system.
| Engine oil capacity, qts (L) |
1.9 (1.8) |
| Transmission fluid capacity, qts (L) |
2.65 (2.5) |
| Fuel tank capacity (LX280), gal (L) |
3.0 (11.5) |
| Fuel tank capacity (LX280AWS), 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) |
M148613, M159046, BM20008 |
| Mower blade part number (48" Deck) |
M127673, M145476, BM20007 |
| Traction drive belt part number |
M147044 |
| Mower drive belt part number (42" Deck) |
M143019 |
| Mower drive belt part number (48" Deck) |
M143019, M154958 |
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