Key Features & Specs
- 17.5 hp (13 kW)* Engine
- 42-in. Edge™ Mower Deck
- Hydrostatic Transmission w/side-by-side pedals
- Spring-assisted hand grip lever raises and lowers deck easily
- Operator station is wide and comfortable
- 2 year/120 hour bumper-to-bumper warranty
- Drive System 2-wheel drive
- Engine 17.5 hp*
- Warranty 2 year/120 hour<sup>1</sup>
- Deck 42-in Edge™ Cutting System
- Transmission Two Pedal Hydrostatic
Specifications
Buyer's notes
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.) |
Notes | Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent Durable primer and powder paint finish Full-length welded steel frame |
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 |
Equipment mounting | CargO Mount™ system |
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 |
Dimensions
Overall length | 69.7 in. 177 cm |
Weight | Mower, no fuel, 414 lb 188 kg |
Width with mower | 55.2 in. 140.2 cm |
Wheelbase | 48.9 in. 124.2 cm |
Height | 40 in. 102 cm |
Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) | 46.5 in. 118.1 cm |
Electrical system
Headlights | Two standard, incandescent |
Engine starter | Bendix type |
Charging system | Regulated, 8 amp |
Rear work lights | No |
Taillights or reflector | No |
Battery | 12 V 300 CCA |
12-V outlet | No |
Hourmeter | Yes |
Backup lights | No |
Engine
Choke/speed control | Single lever with spring-return on choke |
Power | 17.5 hp 13 kW |
Air cleaner | Cartridge |
Displacement | 30.5 cu in. 500 cc |
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 |
Fuel system
Fuel fill opening | Center, 1.75 in. 4.45 cm |
Fuel delivery | Pulse pump and carburetor |
Fuel gauge | Mechanical, viewable from seat |
Fuel tank capacity | 2.4 U.S. gal. 9.1 L |
Fuel tank location | Rear |
Type | Gasoline |
Key Specs
Oil change | No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter |
Engine power | 17.5 hp 13 kW |
Transaxle type | TLT200 hydrostatic, two-wheel drive |
Cutting width | Edge™ mower deck, 42 in. 107 cm |
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 |
Lift system
Cut height increments | 0.25 in. 0.64 cm |
Type | Spring-assisted hand-grip lever |
Mower cut height | 13 positions, 1-4 in. 2.5-10.2 cm |
Preset cut height | No |
Hydraulic outlets | No |
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 |
Mower deck material | Steel, 13 gauge 0.09 in. 2.3 mm |
Construction | Stamped steel deck shell |
Mower level adjustment | Easy-level deck |
Cutting width | Edge™ mower deck, 42 in. 107 cm |
Optional equipment
Sun canopy | Sun canopy |
Snow blower | Two-stage, 44 in. 111.8 cm |
Bucket holder | Yes, single bucket |
Front blade | 46 in. 116.8 cm |
Weather protection | Weather enclosure |
Rear bagger | 2-bag, 6.5 bu 229 L |
Grass striping | Lawn striping kit |
Tow-behind tools | 16 |
Front bumper | Styled front bumper |
Spreader | Tow-behind only, 125-175 lb 57.7-80 kg |
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 |
Mulching system | Mulch cover or high-performance plug |
Safety
Meets OPEI standard | Yes |
Safety video | Yes |
Meets ANSI standard | Yes |
Backup protection | Reverse Implement Option (RIO) |
Seat
Armrests | No |
Seat back height | 11 in. 28 cm |
Seat suspension | Tilt, two coil springs |
Fore-aft adjustment | While seated, 5.5 in. 14 cm |
Type | One piece |
Steering
Uncut circle radius | 25 in. 63.5 cm |
Type | Sector and pinion with single drag link and tie rod |
Four-wheel steer | Not available on this model |
Tilt steering wheel | No |
Turning radius | 18 in. 45.7 cm |
Steering wheel | Standard, diameter - 12 in. 30.5 cm |
Transaxle
Type | Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive |
Forward speed | 0-5.5 mph 0-8.9 km/h |
Control | Side-by-side pedals |
Brakes | Internal wet disk |
Differential lock | No |
Oil filter | Yes, not serviceable |
Oil cooler | Fins and fan on transaxle |
Reverse speed | 0-3.2 mph 0-5.2 km/h |
Cruise control | No |
Additional information
Manufacturing location | Greeneville, Tennessee, USA |
Date collected | 24-Jul-2020 |