John Deere 240

Production: 1988 - 1992  

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Type	Garden tractor
Factory	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA

Mechanical
Chassis	4x2 2WD
Steering	manual enclosed recirculating ball
Brakes	expanding mechanical shoe (early)
wet disc (1992)
Cab	Open operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional.

Tractor hitch
Type	sleeve hitch OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO	independent
Clutch	electric

240 Serial Numbers
Location:	Serial number decal on the rear of the 240, above the drawbar.
1988	A475001 (38" deck)
1989	A595001 (38" deck)
1990	A010001 (38" deck)
1991	A100001 (38" deck)
1992	A130001 (38" deck)
1988	B475001 (46" deck)
1989	B605001 (46" deck)
1990	B020001 (46" deck)
1991	B120001 (48" deck)
1992	B140001 (48" deck)
1992	B135001 (no deck)

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	13
Battery CCA	342
Battery volts	12
Battery Group	U1

Engine Detail
Kawasaki FC420V
gasoline
1-cylinder
air-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement	422 cc 25.8 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.5x2.7 inches 89 x 69 mm
Power (gross)	14 hp 10.4 kW
Air cleaner	dry with foam pre-cleaner
Compression	8.4:1
Rated RPM	3350
Starter volts	12

Transmission
Manufacturer	Tuff Torq
Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	6 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity	3.4 qts 3.2 L
Oil type	90W gear lube
J20B

Dimensions
Wheelbase	47.9 inches 121 cm
Length	71.5 inches 181 cm
Width	41.5 inches 105 cm
Height	43.6 inches 110 cm
Shiping weight	590 lbs 267 kg
680 lbs*Weight with mower deck. 308 kg