John Deere 240

The John Deere 240 is a garden and lawn tractor model from the Late 200 series, manufactured from 1988 to 1992 by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The John Deere 240 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 belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear.

The JD 240 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 enclosed recirculating ball steering
• Expanding mechanical shoe (1988-1991) or wet disc (1992) brakes
• Open operator station
• The sleeve hitch
• Independent front PTO with electric clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	John Deere 240
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1988-1992
Factory	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Width	1,050 mm (41.3 in)
Height	1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Wheel base	1,220 mm (48 in)
Weight	–
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	11.4 liters (3 US gal.; 2.5 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 enclosed recirculating ball
Brakes	Expanding mechanical shoe (1988-1991) or wet disc (1992)
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Tuff Torq / Kanzaki
Transmission type	Belt-driven gear
Gears	6 forward and 1 reverse
Speed	Forward: 11.3 kmh (7.0 mph) Reverse: 4.7 kmh (2.9 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	3.2 L (0.8 US. gal, 0.7 Imp. gal.)
Transmission oil type	J20B 90W gear lube

Tires

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

Rear Hitch

Tractor Hitch
Type	Sleeve hitch

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

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

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Alternator
Charging amps	13A
Battery	12V, CCA: 342A, BCI Group U1

Serial numbers

John Deere 240 serial numbers
38-inch deck
1988	A475001
1989	A595001
1990	A010001
1991	A100001
1992	A130001
46-inch deck
1988	B475001
1989	B605001
1990	B020001
1991	B120001
1992	B140001
No deck
1992	B135001

Attachments

John Deere 38″ mid-mount mower deck with 2-blade and manual lift
Cutting width	960 mm (38 in)
Overall width	1,260 mm (49.7 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
John Deere 46″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and manual lift
Cutting width	1,160 mm (46 in)
Overall width	1,440 mm (57 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
John Deere 48″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and manual lift
Cutting width	1,210 mm (48 in)
Overall width	1,440 mm (57 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
John Deere: 46″ front-mount blade with manual-lift and manual-angle
Width	1,160 mm (46 in)
Height	430 mm (17 in)
Lift	120 mm (5 in)
Cut height	70 mm (3 in)
Weight	49 kg (110 lbs)
John Deere 3250M: 42″ front-mount, single-stage snowblower with manual-lift
Width	1,060 mm (42 in)
Total width	1,090 mm (43 in)
Clear height	430 mm (17 in)
Weight	79 kg (175 lbs)