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John Deere LX279 Specs

John Deere LX279 Engine Specifications

Engine Make - Kawasaki
Engine Model Number - FD501V
Horsepower - 12.7 kW (17 hp)
Cylinders - Two
Cycle - Four
Speed, Fast Idle - 3625 rpm
Speed, Slow Idle - 1700 rpm
Cooling Type - Liquid
Oil Filter - Replaceable Full Flow Filter
Air Cleaner - Paper Element with Foam Precleaner
Spark Plug Gap - 0.7 mm (0.028 in)
Spark Plug Torque - 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
Fuel Filter - Replaceable, in-line
Fuel Tank - 11.5 L (3.0 gal)
Engine Oil (With Filter) - 1.8 L (1.9 qt)
Charging System - Flywheel alternator
Ignition - Electronic
Starter - Solenoid-shift
Electrical System Voltage - 12 volt
CCA - 500 amp
Reserve Capacity - 90 minutes
BCI Group Size - 51

John Deere LX279 Drive Train

Transmission - Hydrostatic
Transaxle - Tuff Torq K62
Number of Speeds - Variable Speed
Travel Forward Speeds - 0-8.8 km/h (0-5.5 mph)
Travel Reverse Speeds - 0-4.8 km/h (0-3 mph)
Front PTO - Independent
Clutch - Electric
Brakes - Internal Wet Disc
Steering - Open Sector and Pinion

John Deere LX279 Tires

Front Tire Size - 15x6.00-6
Front Tire Size - 20x10.00-8
Inflation Front Tire (Maximum) - 70-97 kPa (10-14 psi)
Inflation Rear Tire (Maximum) - 56-70 kPa (8-10 psi)

JD LX279 Capacities

Fuel Tank - 11.5 L (3.0 gal)
Engine Oil (With Filter) - 1.8 L (1.9 qt) LX288 1.7 L (1.75 qt)
Coolant System - 2.6 L (2.8 qt)

Dimensions

Overall Height - 1107 mm (43.6 in)
Overall Width - 935 mm (36.8 in)
Overall Length - 1762 mm (69.4 in)
Wheelbase - 47.5 inches (120 cm)
2WD turn radius - 1.7 feet (0.5 m)
Weight (W/o Deck or Fuel) - 222 kg (490 lbs)

JD LX279 Attachments

Freedom 42 Mower

Mower Type - Mulch
Cutting Blades - 2
Mower Weight - 42 kg (92.5 lb)
Blade Bolt Torque - 62 Nm (46 lb-ft)
Cutting Width - 106.7 cm (42 in.)
Cutting Height (approximate) - 25-102 mm (1-4 in.)
Height Adjustment - 13-Position, 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Increments

42C Mower

Mower Type - Mulch, Bag or Side Discharge
Cutting Blades - 2
Mower Weight - 37 kg (82 lb)
Blade Bolt Torque - 75 Nm (55 lb-ft)
Cutting Width - 106.7 cm (42 in.)
Cutting Height (approximate) - 25-102 mm (1-4 in.)
Height Adjustment - 13-Position, 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Increments

48C Mower

Mower Type - Mulch, Bag or Side Discharge
Cutting Blades - 3
Mower Weight - 53 kg (117 lb)
Blade Bolt Torque - 68 Nm (50 lb-ft)
Cutting Width - 121.9 cm (48 in.)
Cutting Height (approximate) - 25-102 mm (1-4 in.)
Height Adjustment - 13-Position, 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Increments

54C Mower

Mower Type - Mulch, Bag or Side Discharge
Cutting Blades - 3
Mower Weight - 67 kg (148 lb)
Blade Bolt Torque - 68 Nm (50 lb-ft)
Cutting Width - 137.2 cm (54 in.)
Cutting Height (approximate) - 25-102 mm (1-4 in.)
Height Adjustment - 13-Position, 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Increments

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