John Deere GT242 garden tractor specs and service data

The John Deere GT242 is a garden lawn tractor model from the GT200 series, manufactured from 1993 to 1998 by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It was available in a two-wheel-drive (2WD) version.

The John Deere GT242 is equipped with a 0.4 L (25.8 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 89.0 mm (3.5 in) of the cylinder bore and 68.0 mm (2.68 in) of the piston stroke, and a belt-driven gear type transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear.

The JD GT242 garden tractor features:

The Kawasaki FC420V gasoline engine which produces 14.1 PS (10.4 kW; 14.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
Manual sector-and-pinion steering
Internal wet disc brakes
Open operator station
Independent front PTO with electric clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	John Deere GT242
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1993-1998
Factory	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Width	990 mm (39 in)
Height	1,090 mm (42.9 in)
Wheel base	1,210 mm (47.6 in)
Weight	257 kg (567 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	10.4 liters (2.7 US gal.; 2.3 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine model	Kawasaki FC420V
Engine type	Four-stroke, air-cooled
Cylinders	1
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	0.4 L, 423 cm³, (25.8 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	89.0 mm X 68.0 mm (3.5 in X 2.68 in)
Compression ratio	8.4:1
Horsepower	14.1 PS (10.4 kW; 14.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Starter	Electric
Air filter	Dry, replaceable with foam pre-cleaner
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Full pressurized
Oil type:	4-stroke or an equivalent (SF, SE, SD)
Recommended oil:	SAE 10W-30, 10W-40
Oil capacity (with filter):	1.5 L (1.6 US.qts, 1.32 Imp. qts)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	NGK BPR5ES or Champion RN11YC
Spark plug gap:	0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in)
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.15 mm (0.006 in)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual sector-and-pinion
Brakes	Internal wet disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Tuff Torq
Transmission type	Belt-driven gear type
Gears	6 forward and 1 reverse
Speed	Forward: 10.6 kmh (6.6 mph) Reverse: 4.3 kmh (2.7 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	3.3 L (0.9 US. gal, 0.7 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 23×10.50-12

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO type	Independent with electric clutch
Front PTO speed	–

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Starter type	Solenoid shift
Charging system	Flywheel alternator
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V, CCA: 295A, BCI Group U1

Serial numbers

John Deere GT242 serial numbers
1993	025001
1994	035001
1995	045001
1996	055001
1997	070001
1998	090001

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John Deere GT242