John Deere 200

The John Deere 200 is a lawn tractor model from the 200 series, manufactured from 1975 to 1976 by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The John Deere 200 is equipped with a 305 cc (18.6 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 74.62 mm (2.94 in) of the cylinder bore and 69.85 mm (2.75 in) of the piston stroke, and belt-driven gear type transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear.

The John Deere 200 lawn tractor features:

• The Kohler K181QS gasoline engine which produces 8.2 PS (6.0 kW; 8.0 HP) at 3,500 rpm of horsepower
• Manual steering
• Open operator station

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	John Deere 200
Tractor type	Lawn tractor
Production years	1975-1976
Factory	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,710 mm (67.3 in)
Width	1,050 mm (41.3 in)
Height	1,060 mm (41.7 in)
Wheel base	1,160 mm (45.7 in)
Weight	313 kg (690 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	13.2 liters (3.5 US gal.; 2.9 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model	Kohler K181QS
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement	305 cm3, (18.6 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	74.62 mm X 69.85 mm (2.95 in X 2.75 in)
Max. horsepower	8.2 PS (6.0 kW; 8.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
Fuel system	Carburetor
Fuel used	Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Starting system	Electric starter
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.15-0.20 mm (0.0059-0.0079 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.43-0.48 mm (0.0169-0.0189 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Splash type
Oil type:	API SF or SG
Recommended oil:	Summer: SAE 30W Winter: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
Oil capacity:	1.2 L (1.3 US. qt, 1.1 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RJ8C, J-8, XJ8
Spark plug gap:	0.65 mm (0.0256 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	–
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Peerless 2300
Transmission type	Belt-driven gear
Gears	4 forward and 1 reverse
Speed	Forward: 11.3 kmh (7 mph) Reverse: 6.0 kmh (3.7 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	1.7 L (0.4 US. gal, 0.4 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 23×8.50-12

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Alternator
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V, CCA: 135A, Group U1

Serial numbers

John Deere 200 serial numbers
1975	30001
1976	55001

Serial numbers

John Deere 200 serial numbers
1977	70001
1978	80001

Attachments

John Deere 39: 38″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and mechanical lift
Cutting width	960 mm (38 in)
Overall width	1250 mm (49.25 in)
Cut height	30-80 mm (1.5-3.5 in)
Weight	38 kg (85 lb)