John Deere LX172 lawn tractor specs and service data

The John Deere LX172 is a lawn tractor model from the LX100 series, manufactured from 1990 to 1997 by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It was available in a two-wheel-drive (2WD) version.

The John Deere LX172 is equipped with a 423 сс (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 a belt-driven gear type transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear.

The JD LX172 lawn 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 sector-and-pinion steering
Disc type brakes
Open operator station
Independent front PTO with electric clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	John Deere LX172
Tractor type	Lawn tractor
Production years	1990-1997
Factory	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Width	1,262 mm (49.7 in)
Height	1,020 mm (40.2 in)
Wheel base	1,165 mm (45.9 in)
Weight	238 kg (525 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	9.5 liters (2.5 US gal.; 2.1 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	Two-stage with replaceable filter element
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 sector-and-pinion
Brakes	Disc type
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Peerless 801
Transmission type	Belt-driven gear type
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Speed	Forward: 8.4 kmh (5.2 mph) Reverse: 3.7 kmh (2.3 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	1.0 L (0.3 US. gal, 0.2 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 15×6.00-6
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 20×10.00-8

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO type	Independent with electric clutch
Front PTO speed	3,600 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Flywheel alternator
Charging amps	13A
Battery	12V, CCA: 255A, BCI Group U1

Serial numbers

John Deere LX172 serial numbers
1995	110001
1996	130001
1997	160001

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John Deere LX172