John Deere 240 garden tractor specs and service data

The John Deere 240 is a garden and lawn tractor model from the Late 200 series, manufactured from 1988 to 1992 by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The John Deere 240 is equipped with a 423 cc (25.8 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 89.0 mm (3.5 in) of the cylinder bore and 68.0 mm (2.68 in) of the piston stroke, and belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear.

The JD 240 garden tractor features:

The Kawasaki FC420V gasoline engine which produces 14.1 PS (10.4 kW; 14.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
Manual enclosed recirculating ball steering
Expanding mechanical shoe (1988-1991) or wet disc (1992) brakes
Open operator station
The sleeve hitch
Independent front PTO with electric clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	John Deere 240
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1988-1992
Factory	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Width	1,050 mm (41.3 in)
Height	1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Wheel base	1,220 mm (48 in)
Weight	–
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	11.4 liters (3 US gal.; 2.5 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine model	Kawasaki FC420V
Engine type	Four-stroke, air-cooled
Cylinders	1
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	0.4 L, 423 cm³, (25.8 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	89.0 mm X 68.0 mm (3.5 in X 2.68 in)
Compression ratio	8.4:1
Horsepower	14.1 PS (10.4 kW; 14.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Starter	Electric
Air filter	Dry, replaceable with foam pre-cleaner
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Full pressurized
Oil type:	4-stroke or an equivalent (SF, SE, SD)
Recommended oil:	SAE 10W-30, 10W-40
Oil capacity (with filter):	1.5 L (1.6 US.qts, 1.32 Imp. qts)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	NGK BPR5ES or Champion RN11YC
Spark plug gap:	0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in)
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.15 mm (0.006 in)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual enclosed recirculating ball
Brakes	Expanding mechanical shoe (1988-1991) or wet disc (1992)
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Tuff Torq / Kanzaki
Transmission type	Belt-driven gear
Gears	6 forward and 1 reverse
Speed	Forward: 11.3 kmh (7.0 mph) Reverse: 4.7 kmh (2.9 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	3.2 L (0.8 US. gal, 0.7 Imp. gal.)
Transmission oil type	J20B 90W gear lube

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 23×10.50-12

Rear Hitch

Tractor Hitch
Type	Sleeve hitch

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Middle PTO type	Independent with electric clutch
Middle PTO speed	–

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Alternator
Charging amps	13A
Battery	12V, CCA: 342A, BCI Group U1

Serial numbers

John Deere 240 serial numbers
38-inch deck
1988	A475001
1989	A595001
1990	A010001
1991	A100001
1992	A130001
46-inch deck
1988	B475001
1989	B605001
1990	B020001
1991	B120001
1992	B140001
No deck
1992	B135001

Attachments

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Cutting width	960 mm (38 in)
Overall width	1,260 mm (49.7 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
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Cutting width	1,160 mm (46 in)
Overall width	1,440 mm (57 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
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Cutting width	1,210 mm (48 in)
Overall width	1,440 mm (57 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
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Width	1,160 mm (46 in)
Height	430 mm (17 in)
Lift	120 mm (5 in)
Cut height	70 mm (3 in)
Weight	49 kg (110 lbs)
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Width	1,060 mm (42 in)
Total width	1,090 mm (43 in)
Clear height	430 mm (17 in)
Weight	79 kg (175 lbs)

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Wayne says:
May 23, 2022 at 9:11 pm
What is the gap for the coil?
- Admin says:
  May 24, 2022 at 2:38 am
  Ignition coil air gap for the Kawasaki FC420V engine is 0.3 mm (0.0118 in)
Ronnie Edward's says:
June 16, 2023 at 2:16 pm
Where is the spark plug located?

John Deere 240