Specifications

Buyer's notes

Notes Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent
Durable primer and powder paint finish
Full-length welded steel frame
Warranty 2 year/120 hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.)

Chassis

Cup holder Yes
Primer/paint E-coat/powder
Fender deck material Stamped steel
Floor mats Yes, with debris removing channels
Storage Storage tray with optional cover
Service interval decal Yes
Rear tires 20x8-8
Receiver hitch No
Front axle Cast-iron front axle, powdered-metal front wheel bushings
Frame Full-length welded steel
Weight bracket Optional rear
Spindle bushings No
Fender handles/grips No
Front tires 15x6-6
Hood material Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent
Equipment mounting CargO Mount™ system

Dimensions

Weight Mower, no fuel, 414 lb
188 kg
Width with mower 55.2 in.
140.2 cm
Height 40 in.
102 cm
Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) 46.5 in.
118.1 cm
Overall length 69.7 in.
177 cm
Wheelbase 48.9 in.
124.2 cm

Electrical system

Headlights Two standard, incandescent
Engine starter Bendix type
Charging system Regulated, 8 amp
Rear work lights No
Taillights or reflector No
12-V outlet No
Hourmeter Yes
Backup lights No
Battery 12 V
300 CCA

Engine

Choke/speed control Single lever with spring-return on choke
Air cleaner Cartridge
Cooling method Air
Governor Mechanical
Oil change No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter
Type Overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter
Manufacturer/model 31R977 (M31)
Cylinders One
Displacement 30.5 cu in.
500 cc
Power 17.5 hp
13 kW

Fuel system

Fuel delivery Pulse pump and carburetor
Fuel gauge Mechanical, viewable from seat
Fuel tank location Rear
Type Gasoline
Fuel fill opening Center, 1.75 in.
4.45 cm
Fuel tank capacity 2.4 U.S. gal.
9.1 L

Key Specs

Oil change No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter
Transaxle type TLT200 hydrostatic, two-wheel drive
Transaxle control Side-by-side pedals
U.S. warranty 2 year/120 hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.)
Engine manufacturer/model 31R977 (M31)
Rear tires 20x8-8
Lift system type Spring-assisted hand-grip lever
Engine power 17.5 hp
13 kW
Cutting width Edge™ mower deck, 42 in.
107 cm

Lift system

Type Spring-assisted hand-grip lever
Preset cut height No
Hydraulic outlets No
Cut height increments 0.25 in.
0.64 cm
Mower cut height 13 positions, 1-4 in.
2.5-10.2 cm

Mower attachability

Drive system Single belt
Mower wheels rotate No
Type Slide under tractor
Front draft arms One spring clip
Rear draft arms Two spring clips

Mower deck

Mower wheels Two
Type Side discharge
Mower wheel adjustment One bolt
Mower drive system Manual power take-off (PTO)
Mower wash port Yes
Construction Stamped steel deck shell
Mower level adjustment Easy-level deck
Cutting width Edge™ mower deck, 42 in.
107 cm
Mower deck material Steel, 13 gauge
0.09 in.
2.3 mm

Optional equipment

Sun canopy Sun canopy
Bucket holder Yes, single bucket
Weather protection Weather enclosure
Grass striping Lawn striping kit
Tow-behind tools 16
Front bumper Styled front bumper
Mulching system Mulch cover or high-performance plug
Sprayer Tow-behind, 15 U.S. gal.
56.8 L
Mounted, 15 U.S. gal.
Tow-behind only, 25 U.S. gal.
94.6 L
Rear bagger 2-bag, 6.5 bu
229 L
Spreader Tow-behind only, 125-175 lb
57.7-80 kg
Front blade 46 in.
116.8 cm
Snow blower Two-stage, 44 in.
111.8 cm

Safety

Meets OPEI standard Yes
Safety video Yes
Meets ANSI standard Yes
Backup protection Reverse Implement Option (RIO)

Seat

Armrests No
Seat suspension Tilt, two coil springs
Type One piece
Seat back height 11 in.
28 cm
Fore-aft adjustment While seated, 5.5 in.
14 cm

Steering

Type Sector and pinion with single drag link and tie rod
Four-wheel steer Not available on this model
Tilt steering wheel No
Uncut circle radius 25 in.
63.5 cm
Steering wheel Standard, diameter - 12 in.
30.5 cm
Turning radius 18 in.
45.7 cm

Transaxle

Type Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive
Control Side-by-side pedals
Brakes Internal wet disk
Differential lock No
Oil filter Yes, not serviceable
Oil cooler Fins and fan on transaxle
Cruise control No
Forward speed 0-5.5 mph
0-8.9 km/h
Reverse speed 0-3.2 mph
0-5.2 km/h

Additional information

Manufacturing location Greeneville, Tennessee, USA
Date collected 24-Jul-2020