John Deere SX75
The John Deere SX75 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1987 to 1990. It features a 9 hp Kawasaki FC290V 1-cylinder gasoline engine with a 290 cc displacement. The mower has a 7-speed mechanical variable transmission with 7 forward and 1 reverse gear. It has a wheelbase of 42 inches and weighs 390 lbs. The mower is equipped with a 30" mid-mount John Deere mower deck with a cutting width of 30 inches and cut height adjustable from 1 to 4 inches. It uses a mid independent PTO with a mechanical clutch. The operator station is open with manual steering and disc brakes. The mower runs on two-wheel drive and uses 11x4.00-5 front tires and 16x6.50-8 rear tires. Electrical system includes a 12 volt battery with 160 CCA and alternator charging. Variants include the economy RX75 and deluxe SX75 models.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere SX75
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kawasaki FC290V |
| Power | 9 hp (6.7 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.0 gal (3.8 L) |
| Sparkplug | Champion RCJ8 |
| Air cleaner | dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.07x2.36 inches (78 x 60 mm) |
| Displacement | 290 cc (17.7 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.2 qts (1.1 L) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 50 h |
Variants
| RX75 | economy |
|---|---|
| SX75 | deluxe |
Dimensions
| Width | 26 inches (66 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 39 inches (99 cm) |
| Length | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Weight | 390 lbs (176 kg) |
| Rear tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Wheelbase | 42 inches (106 cm) |
| Front tire | 11x4.00-5 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 160 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Production
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1987 - 1990 |
| Original price | $2,040 in 1990 |
Attachments
| Blades | 1-blade |
|---|---|
| Cut height | 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| Mower deck | 30" mid-mount John Deere |
| Cutting width | 30 inches (76 cm) |
| Overall width | 42 inches (106 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | mechanical variable transmission |
|---|---|
| Gears | 7 forward and 1 reverse |
Serial Numbers
| 1987 | M0SX75X420001 |
|---|---|
| 1988 | M0SX75X475001 |
| 1989 | M0SX75X595001 |
| 1990 | M0SX75X010001 |
| Location | Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere SX75, to the left of the drawbar. |
Operator station
| Type | Open operator station |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | manual |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | mechanical |
| Location | Mid PTO |
