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John Deere 240 Technical Specifications

JD 240 Engine Specs

Engine Model ....................... Kawasaki FC420V
Engine Type ....................... 4-Cycle, OHV, single cylinder gasoline
Number of Cylinders ....................... One
Displacement, cu in (L) ....................... 25.8 (0.42)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ....................... 3.50 (89.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ....................... 2.68 (68.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ....................... 14.0 (10.4)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ....................... 3350
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ....................... 30.6 (22.6)
Compression Ratio ....................... 8.4:1
Carburetor ....................... Float type with fixed main jet
Cooling system ....................... Forced-air
Ignition system ....................... Flywheel magneto transistor type
Lubricating system ....................... Full pressurized
Idle speed, rpm ....................... 1500
Valve clearance (Intake/Exhaust), in (mm) ....................... 0.006 (0.15)
Spark plug ....................... NGK BPR5ES
Spark plug gap, in (mm) ....................... 0.028-0.031 (0.7-0.8)
Ignition coil air gap, in (mm) ....................... 0.012 (0.3)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ....................... 3.0 (11.5)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ....................... 1.25 (1.20)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ....................... 12
Starting system ....................... Recoil or electric starter
Charging system, Amps ....................... 13

John Deere 240 Transmission

Transmission Model ....................... Tuff Torq
Transmission Type ....................... 4F/1R, Belt driven gear
Number of Forward Gears ....................... 4
Number of Reverse Gears ....................... 1
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ....................... 3.4 (3.2)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ....................... 7.0 (11.3)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ....................... 2.9 (4.7)
Service Brake ....................... Expanding mechanical shoe

John Deere 240 Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ....................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ....................... Front steer
Steering System ....................... Manual enclosed recirculating ball
Front Tire Size ....................... 16x6.5-8
Rear Tire Size ....................... 23x10.5-12

JD 240 Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ....................... 47.9 (1210)
Length, in (mm) ....................... 71.5 (1810)
Height, in (mm) ....................... 43.6 (1100)
Overall Width, in (mm) ....................... 41.5 (1050)
Weight (with Mower Deck), lb (kg) ....................... 590 (265)
Weight (without Mower Deck), lb (kg) ....................... 680 (310)

John Deere 240 Attachments

46" Front Blade

Blade Type ....................... Front-mount
Width, in (mm) ....................... 46,0 (1160)
Height, in (mm) ....................... 17,0 (430)
Lift Height, in (mm) ....................... 5,0 (120)
Cut Depth, in (mm) ....................... 3,0 (70)
Lifing Type ....................... Manual
Angle ....................... Manual
Weight, lb (kg) ....................... 110 (49)

42" Snow Blower

Snowblower Model ....................... JD 3250M
Type ....................... One-stage, Front-mount
Clearing Width, in (mm) ....................... 42 (1060)
Clearing Height, in (mm) ....................... 17 (430)
Overall Width, in (mm) ....................... 43 (1090)
Lifing Type ....................... Manual
Weight, lb (kg) ....................... 175 (79)

38" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ....................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ....................... 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) ....................... 38 (960)
Overall Width, in (mm) ....................... 53,5 (1350)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ....................... 1,5-4,0 inch (30-100)
Weight, lb (kg) ....................... 90 (40)

46" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ....................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ....................... 3
Cutting width, in (mm) ....................... 46 (1160)
Overall width, in (mm) ....................... 57 (1440)
Cutting height, in (mm) ....................... 1,5-4,0 inch (30-100)
Lifting Type ....................... Mechanical
Weight, lb (kg) ....................... 125 (56)

JOHN DEERE TRACTORS ATTACHMENTS
420	430	455	790	990
X300	X320	X330	X350	X475
X485	X500	X540	X570	X590
X700	X720	X738	X758	1023E
2025R	2210	2520	3025E	3032E
3038E	3038R	3039R	3046R	3203
3320	3520	4052R	4066R	4100
4105	4115	4200	4310	4320
4400	4410	4520	4600	4720

JD TRACTORS TROUBLESHOOTING
2640	3040	3310	3650	4100
5050D	5090R	5410	6105R	7200R
E130	L111	LA110	LT155	X300R