John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere LX188
The John Deere LX188 is a lawn tractor produced from 1992 to 1998. It features a 17 hp Kawasaki 437cc 2-cylinder liquid-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $4,895 in 1995. The tractor has a wheelbase of 45.9 inches, weighs 590 lbs with the 48-inch mower deck, and includes features such as manual steering, band brakes, and an open operator station. Attachments include various mid-mount mower decks, snow blowers, and blades. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with a flywheel alternator charging system.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere LX188
Tires
| Lawn/turf rear | 20x10.00-8 |
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| Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Kawasaki FD501V |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 1550-3600 |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry with foam pre-cleaner |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.64x2.44 inches (67 x 62 mm) |
| Displacement | 437 cc (26.7 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.6 qts (1.5 L) |
| Power (gross) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 59.2 inches (150 cm) |
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| Height | 40.2 inches (102 cm) |
| Length | 66.1 inches (167 cm) |
| Weight | 590 lbs (267 kg) Weight with 48-inch mower deck |
| Wheelbase | 45.9 inches (116 cm) |
| Keyed shaft rear axle | yes |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 255 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
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| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Original price | $4,895 in 1995 |
| Production years | 1992 - 1998 |
Attachments
| 42" Blade | John Deere 2692M, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 15 inches height (38 cm), 5 inches lift (12 cm), 1 inches cut (2 cm), 62 lbs (28 kg), manual-lift |
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| 38" Snow blower | John Deere 2462M, 38 inches width (96 cm), single-stage, front-mount, 210 lbs (95 kg) |
| 42" Snow blower | John Deere 3252M, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | John Deere BM18358, 38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | John Deere BM18366, 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade (Six blades used in mulch configuration, two per spindle), manual lift, rear-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | John Deere BM18361, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Tuff Torq K61 |
| Controls | Throttle, Brake, Forward, Reverse, Parking brake |
| Oil change | fill as needed |
| Oil capacity | 3.6 qts (3.4 L) |
Other features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Serial Numbers
| 1992 | 040001 |
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| 1993 | 070001 |
| 1994 | 090001 |
| 1995 | 110001 |
| 1996 | 130001 |
| 1997 | 160001 |
| 1998 | 180001 |
| Serial number location | Serial number decal on the rear of the tractor, above the hitch. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
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| Front PTO | independent |