John Deere 170

The John Deere 170 is a lawn tractor model from the Late 100 Lawn series, manufactured from 1989 to 1990 by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The John Deere 170 is equipped with a 423 cc (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 5 forward and 1 reverse gear.

The JD 170 lawn 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
• Integral mechanical transmission disc brakes
• Open operator station
• Independent front PTO with electric clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	John Deere 170
Tractor type	Lawn tractor
Production years	1989-1990
Factory	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,650 mm (65 in)
Width	–
Height	990 mm (39 in)
Wheel base	1,130 mm (44.5 in)
Weight	258 kg (569 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	8.3 liters (2.2 US gal.; 1.8 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
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:	1.4 L (1.5 US. qt, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
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	Integral mechanical transmission disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Peerless 800
Transmission type	Belt-driven gear type
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Speed	Forward: 7.9 kmh (4.9 mph) Reverse: 3.7 kmh (2.3 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	1.0 L (0.3 US. gal, 0.2 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 15×6.00-6
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 18×8.50-8

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

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

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Flywheel alternator
Charging amps	13A
Battery	12V, CCA: 255A

Serial numbers

John Deere 170
1989	M00170X595001
1989-final	M00170X750000
1990	M00170X010001
Final	M00170X100000

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