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John Deere X304 Lawn Tractor
The
John Deere X304 is a two-wheel drive lawn tractor from Select X300 series. This
model was manufactured from 2006 to 2015. The tractor can be powered by the
following engines: Kawasaki FH491V 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled
gasoline engine with a rated power of 17 Hp (12.7 kW) or Kawasaki FS600V 4-cycle
V-Twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 18.5 Hp
(13.8 kW).
This model is fitted with Tuff Torq hydro transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. The John Deere X304 is equipped with a manual four-wheel steering, electric PTO clutch, wet disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x10.00-8 rear tires. The operating weight is 540 lbs (245 kg). The John Deere X304 tractor is compatible with the following attachments: 42" mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with a cutting height of 1.0-4.0 in (25-102 mm), 44" front-mount dual-stage snowblower, and 44" front blade.
| FH491V Engine Specs |
Engine Model ..................... Kawasaki FH491V
Engine Type ..................... 4-cycle V-Twin cylinder vertical shaft OHV air cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinder ..................... 2
Cylinder Layout ..................... 90 deg, V-Twin
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ..................... 28.8 (472)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ..................... 2.68 (68.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 2.56 (65.0)
Engine Power, Hp (kW) ..................... 17.0 (12.7)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 3600
Fuel System ..................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ..................... Float with fixed main jet
Fuel Pump Type ..................... Diaphragm
Governor Type ..................... Mechanical
Lubrication System ..................... Full pressure with oil filter
Oil Filter Type ..................... Cartridge full flow filter
Air Cleaner Type ..................... Dual dry element
Cooling System ..................... Forced air cooled
Ignition System ..................... Electronic
Starting System ..................... Electric starter
Spark Plug Type ..................... NGK BPMR6A
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.03 (0.76)
Intake valve Clearance, in (mm) ..................... 0.003-0.005 (0.075-0.125)
Exhaust valve Clearance, in (mm) ..................... 0.003-0.005 (0.075-0.125)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 2.4 (9.1)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 1.8 (1.7)
| 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 (9.1)
Oil Capacity (w/o Filter), qts (L) ..................... 1.6 (1.5)
Oil Capacity (with Filter), qts (L) ..................... 1.8 (1.7)
| 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 ..................... 2600
| Transmission |
Transmission Model ..................... Tuff Torq K46
Transmission Type ..................... Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ..................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 5.5 (8.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 4.0 (6.4)
| Wheels and Tires |
Wheel Drive System ..................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ..................... Front steer
Steering System ..................... Manual four-wheel steering
Brakes Type ..................... Wet disc
Front Tire Size ..................... 15x6.00-6
Rear Tire Size ..................... 20x10.00-8
| Dimensions and Weight |
Wheelbase, in (mm) ..................... 49.4 (1250)
Overall Length, in (mm) ..................... 99 (2510)
Overall Height, in (mm) ..................... 43 (1090)
Overall Width, in (mm) ..................... 41 (1040)
Turning Radius, in (mm) ..................... 15.7 (400)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) ..................... 540 (245)
| Mower Deck |
Mower Deck Model ..................... John Deere 42X
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
| Snow Blower |
Mower Deck Type ..................... Front-mount, 1-stage
Clearing Width, in (mm) ..................... 44 (1110)
Lift System ..................... Mechanical
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