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John Deere S240 Lawn Tractor
The
John Deere S240 is a 2-wheel drive lawn tractor from S200 series. This model was
manufactured from 2015 to 2025. The John Deere S240 tractor can be powered by
the following engines: Kawasaki FS600V 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled
gasoline engine with a rated power of 18.5 Hp (13.8 kW) or Kawasaki FR651V
4-cycle single cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of
21.5 Hp (16 kW).
This model is fitted with a hydro transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. The John Deere S240 is equipped with a manual steering, electric PTO clutch, wet disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x10.00-8 rear tires. The operating weight is 520 lbs (236 kg). The John Deere S240 tractor is compatible with the following attachments: 42" or 48" mid-mount mower deck with a mechanical lift system, 44" front-mount 1-stage snow blower, and 46" front blade.
| FS600V Engine Specs |
Engine Model ..................... Kawasaki FS600V
Engine Type ..................... 4-stroke V-twin OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders ..................... 2
Displacement, cu.in (L) ..................... 36.8 (0.603)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ..................... 2.87 (73.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 2.84 (72.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ..................... 18.5 (13.8)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ..................... 44.1 (32.5)
Torque Speed, rpm ..................... 2200
Fast Idle Speed, rpm ..................... 3550
Slow Idle Speed, rpm ..................... 1550
Compression Ratio ..................... 8.1:1
Fuel System ..................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ..................... Float type, fixed main jet
Fuel Pump Type ..................... Diaphragm type pulse pump
Lubrication System ..................... Pressure feed by positive displacement pump
Cooling System ..................... Air-cooled
Oil Filter Type ..................... Cartridge, full flow
Air Cleaner Type..................... Dual stage element
Starting System ..................... Electric starter/Recoil starter
Ignition System ..................... Transistorized-flywheel magneto
Spark Plug Type ..................... NGK BPR4ES
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.028-0.032 (0.70-0.80)
Coil Air Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.008-0.016 (0.20-0.40)
Intake Valve Clearance (Cold), in (mm) ..................... 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15)
Exhaust Valve Clearance (Cold), in (mm) ..................... 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 2.4 (9.0)
Oil Capacity (w/o Filter), qts (L) ..................... 1.6 (1.5)
Oil Capacity (with Filter), qts (L) ..................... 1.8 (1.7)
| FR651V Engine Specs |
Engine Model ..................... Kawasaki FR651V
Engine Type ..................... 4-cycle vertical shaft V-twin OHV air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders ..................... 2
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ..................... 44.3 (726)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.07 (78.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 2.99 (76.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ..................... 21.5 (16.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) ..................... 53.2 (39.2)
Torque Speed, rpm ..................... 1800
Compression Ratio ..................... 8.2:1
Fuel System ..................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ..................... Float type with fixed main jet, single barrel
Fuel Pump Type ..................... Diaphragm type pulse pump
Governor Type ..................... Flyweight all speed governor
Lubrication System ..................... Pressure feed by positive displacement pump
Cooling System ..................... Forced-air
Oil Filter Type ..................... Cartridge type full flow
Air Cleaner Type ..................... Single stage element, dry type
Ignition System ..................... Transistorized-flywheel magneto
Starting System ..................... Electric starter
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ..................... 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ..................... 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15)
Spark Plug Type ..................... NGK BPR4ES
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.0277-0.0316 (0.70-0.80)
Coil Air Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.0079-0.0158 (0.20-0.40)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 2.4 (9.0)
Oil Capacity (with Filter), qts (L) ..................... 2.2 (2.1)
| Electrical System |
Electrical System Rating, Volts ..................... 12
Charging System ..................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ..................... 15
Starter Type ..................... Electric
Battery Voltage, Volts ..................... 12
| Power Take Off |
PTO Operational Type ..................... Independent
PTO Clutch ..................... Electric
PTO Speed, rpm ..................... 2700
| Transmission |
Transmission Model ..................... Tuff Torq K46-DP
Transmission Type ..................... Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ..................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 5.5 (8.9)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 3.2 (5.2)
| Wheels and Tires |
Wheel Drive System ..................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ..................... Front steer
Steering System ..................... Manual
Brakes Type ..................... Wet disc
Front Tire Size ..................... 15x6.00-6
Rear Tire Size ..................... 20x10.00-8
| Dimensions and Weight |
Wheelbase, in (mm) ..................... 48.9 (1240)
Overall Length, in (mm) ..................... 75.2 (1910)
Overall Height, in (mm) ..................... 45 (1145)
Overall Width, in (mm) ..................... 44.6 (1130)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) ..................... 520 (236)
| 42" Mower Deck |
Mower Deck Type ..................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ..................... 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) ..................... 42 (1060)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ..................... 1.0-4.0 (25-102)
Drive System ..................... Belt
Lift System ..................... Mechanical
| 48" Mower Deck |
Mower Deck Type ..................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ..................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ..................... 48 (1220)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ..................... 1.0-4.0 (25-102)
Cut Positions ..................... 13
Drive System ..................... Belt
Lift System ..................... Mechanical
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