John Deere 212

The John Deere 212 is a garden tractor model from the 200 series, manufactured from 1975 to 1987 by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The John Deere 212 is equipped with a 476 L (29.0 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 86.0 mm (3.39 in) of the cylinder bore and 83.0 mm (3.27 in) of the piston stroke, and a gear type transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear.

The John Deere 212 garden tractor features:

• The Kohler K301AQS gasoline engine which produces 12.1 PS (8.9 kW; 12.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
• Manual steering
• Band brakes
• Open operator station
• Independent middle PTO with manual clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	John Deere 212
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1975-1987
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	320 kg (705 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	13.2 liters (3.5 US gal.; 2.9 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model	Kohler K301AQS
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement	476 cm3, (29.0 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	85.7 mm X 82.6 mm (3.37 in X 3.25 in)
Compression ratio	6.0:1
Max. horsepower	12.2 PS (9.0 kW; 12.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
Fuel system	Carburetor
Starting system	Electirc starter
Compression pressure
Normal:	7.7-8.4 kg/cm2 (7.6-8.3 bar, 110-120 psi) / 1,000 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.20-0.25 mm (0.0079-0.0098 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:	1.9 L (2 US. qt, 1.7 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RH10
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	Band
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Peerless 2300
Transmission type	Gear type
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: 23×10.50-12

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Middle PTO type	Independent with manual clutch
Middle PTO speed	–

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Alternator
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V

Serial numbers

John Deere 212 serial numbers
1975	30001
1976	55001
1977	70001
1978	80001
1979	95001
1980	120001
1981	155001
1982	190001
1983	222001
1984	285001
1985	315001
1986	360001
1987	420001

Attachments

John Deere 39: 38″ mid-mount mower deck with 2-blade and mechanical lift
Cutting width	960 mm (38 in)
Total width	1,250 mm (49.25 in)
Cut height	30-80 mm (1.5-3.5 in)
Weight	38 kg (85 lbs)
John Deere 47 H047: 46″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and mechanical lift
Cutting width	1,160 mm (46 in)
Overall width	1,440 mm (57 in)
Cut height	30-80 mm (1.5-3.5 in)
Weight	51 kg (113 lb)
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Cutting width	1,160 mm (46 in)
Overall width	1,440 mm (57 in)
Cut height	30-80 mm (1.5-3.5 in)
Weight	51 kg (113 lb)