John Deere LX178

Production: 1991 - 1998  

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Type	Lawn tractor
Factory	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price	$4,395 (1995 )

Variants

special edition

Mechanical
Chassis	4x2 2WD
Steering	manual
Brakes	band
Cab	Open operator station

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

LX178 Serial Numbers
1991	010001
1992	040001
1993	070001
1994	090001
1995	110001
1996	130001
1997	160001
1998	180001

LX178 Serial Location

Serial number decal on the rear of the tractor, above the hitch.

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	flywheel alternator
Charging amps	15
Battery CCA	255
Battery volts	12

Engine Detail
Kawasaki FD440V
gasoline
2-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Displacement	437 cc 26.7 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.64x2.44 inches 67 x 62 mm
Power (gross)	15 hp 11.2 kW
Air cleaner	dry with foam pre-cleaner
Compression	9.3:1
Idle RPM	1550-3350
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	1.6 qts 1.5 L

Transmission
Transmission	Tuff Torq K61
Type	belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	3.6 qts 3.4 L
Oil change	fill as needed

Dimensions
Wheelbase	46.7 inches 118 cm
Length	66.1 inches 167 cm
Height	40.2 inches 102 cm
Weight	540 lbs*Weight with 38-inch mower deck. 244 kg
Rear axle	Keyed shaft