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John Deere LX188 Specifications

The John Deere LX188 lawn tractor from LX100 Series was manufactured between 1992 and 1998. The John Deere LX188 tractor is powered by Kawasaki FD501V 4-cycle V-Twin cylinder vertical shaft liquid-cooled gasoline engine. A 26.7 cubic inches (437 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 2.64" (67 mm), piston stroke of 2.44" (62 mm), and rated power of 16 Hp (11.5 kW). This model is fitted with a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The John Deere LX188 is equipped with a manual steering system, electric PTO, mechanical band brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tyres, and 20x10.00-8 rear tyres. The operating weight is 590 lbs (267 kg). Compatible attachments for the tractor: 44" or 48" mid-mount mower deck with cutting height of 1.5-4.0 in (38-102 mm) and mechanical lift system, and 42" front-mount single-stage snowblower.

ENGINE SPECS

Engine Model ...................... Kawasaki FD501V
Engine Type ...................... 4-Cycle vertical shaft V-Twin cylinder gasoline
Number of Cylinder ...................... 2
Piston Displacement, cu.in (cc) ...................... 26.7 (437)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ...................... 2.64 (67.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 2.44 (62.0)
Engine Power, Hp (kW) ...................... 16.0 (11.5)
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ...................... 32.6 (23.7)
Torque Speed, rpm ...................... 2800
Fast Idle Speed, rpm ...................... 3500
Slow Idle Speed, rpm ...................... 1550
Compression Ratio ...................... 9.3:1
Direction of Rotation ...................... Counter-clockwise facing the PTO shaft
Fuel System ...................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ...................... Float type with fixed main jet
Fuel Pump Type ...................... Diaphragm type mechanical pump
Governor Type ...................... Mechanical
Air Cleaner Type ...................... Dual element
Lubrication System ...................... Full pressure
Cooling System ...................... Pressurized forced circulation type
Oil Filter Type ...................... Spin-on
Ignition Type ...................... Battery, full transistor, fixed timing type
Spark Plug ...................... NGK BPR2ES
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.024-0.028 (0.60-0.70)
Intake Valve Clearance (Cold), in (mm) ...................... 0.010 (0.25)
Exhaust Valve Clearance (Cold), in (mm) ...................... 0.010 (0.25)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 2.4 (9.1)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 1.6 (1.5)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Electrical System Rating, Volts ...................... 12
Charging System ...................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ...................... 15
Starter Type ...................... Electric
Number of Batteries ...................... 1
Battery CCA ...................... 255
Electric Ground ...................... Negative

POWER TAKE-OFF

PTO Location ...................... Front
PTO Operational Type ...................... Independent
PTO Clutch ...................... Electric
PTO Speed, rpm ...................... 3300

TRANSMISSION

Transmission Model ...................... Tuff Torq K61
Transmission Type ...................... Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ...................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ...................... Infinite
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 3.6 (3.4)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 5.5 (8.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 2.5 (4.0)

WHEELS AND TIRES

Wheel Drive System ...................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ...................... Front steer
Steering System ...................... Manual sector and pinion
Brakes Type ...................... Mechanical band
Front Tire Size ...................... 15x6.00-6
Rear Tire Size ...................... 20x10.00-8

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Wheelbase, in (mm) ...................... 46 (1160)
Overall Length, in (mm) ...................... 66 (1670)
Overall Height, in (mm) ...................... 40.2 (1020)
Overall Width, in (mm) ...................... 59.2 (1500)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) ...................... 590 (267)

44" MOWER DECK

Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 44 (1115)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1.5-4.0 (38-102)
Cut Positions ...................... 13
Deck Drive ...................... Belt
Lift System ...................... Mechanical
Weight, lbs (kg) ...................... 93 (42)

48" MOWER DECK

Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 48 (1215)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1.5-4.0 (38-102)
Cut Positions ...................... 13
Deck Drive ...................... Belt
Lift System ...................... Mechanical
Weight, lbs (kg) ...................... 117 (53)

SNOW BLOWER

Snowblower Model ...................... 3252M
Snowblower Type ...................... Front-mount, single-stage
Clearing Width, in (mm) ...................... 42 (1060)
Lift System ...................... Mechanical

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