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John Deere LX188

John Deere LX188 tractor
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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
Lawn/turf front:15x6.00-6

Engine

Type:gasoline
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)
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
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
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
Brakes:Band brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Serial Numbers

1992:040001
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
Front PTO:independent

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