John Deere 170 lawn tractor specs and service data

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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John Deere 170