John Deere LX279

Production: 1999 - 2003  

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Type	Lawn tractor
Factory	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price	$4,750 (2000 )

Mechanical
Chassis	4x2 2WD
Steering	manual
Brakes	mechanical wet disc
Cab	Open operator station

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

LX279 Serial Numbers
1999	010001
2000	020001
2001	040001
2002	060001
2003	070001

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	13
Battery CCA	500
Battery volts	12
Battery Group	51

Engine Detail
Kawasaki FD501V
gasoline
2-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement	437 cc 26.7 ci
Power	17 hp 12.7 kW
Air cleaner	paper element with foam pre-cleaner
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	2.8 qts 2.6 L
Sparkplug gap	0.028 inches 0.711 mm

Transmission
Transmission	Tuff Torq K62
Type	belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil change	fill as needed

Dimensions
Wheelbase	47.5 inches 120 cm
Length	69.4 inches 176 cm
Width	36.8 inches 93 cm
Height	43.6 inches 110 cm
Shiping weight	490 lbs 222 kg