Specifications, Service, and Repair of Farm and Lawn Tractors

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John Deere S240 Specs

JD S240 Engine Specifications

Engine Manufacturer - Kawasaki
Engine Model Number - FS600V
Engine Type - Air-cooled 4-stroke internal combustion small gasoline engine with vertical shaft
Cylinders - 2 (V-Twin)
Bore x Stroke - 2.9 x 2.8 in. (73 x 72mm)
Compression Ratio - 8.1:1
Oil capacity w/filter - 1.8 U.S. qt ( 1.7 liters)
Maximum Power - 18.5 hp (13.8 kW) at 3,600 RPM
Maximum Torque - 32.5 ft lbs (44.1 Nm) at 2,200 RPM
Carburetor - Internally vented with fuel shut-off solenoid
Cooling system - Pressurized forced circulation type
Displacement - 603 cc (36.8 cu. in.)
Spark Plug Gap - 0.75 mm (0.030 in.)
Spark Plug Torque - 20 Nm (15 lb.-ft.)
Spark plug - NGK BPR4ES
Maximum speed - 3500 ± 100 rpm
Idle speed - 1500 ± 100 rpm
Cylinder compression - 4.5 kg/cm2 (64 psi) at 500 rpm
Intake valve clearance - 0.10-0.15 mm (0.004-0.006 in)
Exhaust valve clearance - 0.10-0.15 mm (0.004-0.006 in)
Oil Filter - Yes
Lubricating system - Full pressure with spin-on oil filter
Air Filter - Cartridge
Crankcase, with Oil Filter - 1.7 L (1.8 qt)
Fuel Tank - 9 L (2.4 gal)

John Deere S240 Transmission

Transmission - Hydrostatic
Transaxle Model - Tuff Torq K46-DP
Travel Speed Forward - 0-8,9 km/h (0-5,5 mph)
Travel Speed Reverse - 0-5,2 km/h (0-3,2 mph)
Reduction Ratio - 21.53:1
Axle Torque (rated) Nm (ft. lbs.) - 177,7 (131,0)
Maximum Tire Diameter mm (inch) - 457,0 (18,0)
Brake Capacity Nm (ft. lbs.) @ 350 N (79 lbs) - 253,0 (187)
Pump/Motor Displacement cc/rev - 7/10
Maximum Input Speed rpm - 3,400
Axle Shaft Size mm (inch) - 19,05 (0,75)
Maximum Static Weight on Axle kg (lbs.) - 306 (675)
Weight (dry) kg (lbs.) - 12,5 (27,6)
Brake Type - Wet Disc, internal
Gears - Heat Treated Powder Metal
Differential - Automotive Type Bevel Gears
Speed Control System - Hand Control External Friction Pack and Lever Available
Bypass Valve (Roll Release) - Std
Front PTO - Independent
Clutch - Electric

Electrical System

Electrical Ground - Negative
Charging System - Regulated Circuit
Charging System Capacity - 15 Amp
Battery Voltage - 12 Volts
Battery Type - BCI Group U1

John Deere S240 Mechanical

Chassis - 4x2 Two Wheel Drive (2WD)
Front axle - Cast-iron
Steering - Manual
Cab - Open operator station

Tires and Pressure

Tire Size (Front) - 15 x 6.00-6
Tire Size (Rear) - 20 x 10.0-8
Tire Pressure (Front) - 97 kPa (14 psi)
Tire Pressure (Rear) - 69 kPa (10 psi)

JD S240 Dimensions

Height - 114.3 cm (45 in)
Length (Overall) - 191 cm (75.2 in)
Width (42-Mower Deck Chute Down) - 139.6 cm (55 in)
Width (48-Mower Deck Chute Down) - 159.1 cm (63 in)
Wheelbase - 48.9 in. (124 cm)
Weight (42-Mower) - 208 kg (458.5 lb)
Weight (48-Mower) - 236 kg (520 lb)

John Deere S240 Attachments

42 Inch Mower Deck

Blades Rotary - 2
Blade Nut Torque (w/5/8 in. Nut) - 88 Nm (65 lb-ft)
Cutting Height (Approximately) - 25-102 mm (1 - 4 in.)
Cutting Width - 1067 mm (42 in.)

48 Inch Mower Deck

Blades Rotary - 3
Blade Nut Torque (18 mm Bolt) - 68 Nm (50 ft-lb)
Cutting Height (Approximately) - 25-102 mm (1 - 4 in.)
Cutting Width - 1219 mm (48 in.)

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JOHN DEERE LAWN TRACTORS SPECIFICATIONS

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ENGINES FOR JOHN DEERE LAWN TRACTORS

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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

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JOHN DEERE FRONT END LOADERS

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

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JOHN DEERE FARM TRACTORS SPECIFICATIONS

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