John Deere 314 garden tractor specs and service data

The John Deere 314 is a garden tractor model from the 300 series, manufactured from 1979 to 1983 by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The John Deere 314 is equipped with a 512 cc (31.2 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 88.8 mm (3.5 in) of the cylinder bore and 82.6 mm (3.25 in) of the piston stroke, and a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The John Deere 314 garden tractor features:

The Kohler K321AQS gasoline engine which produces 14.1 PS (10.4 kW; 14.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
Manual steering
Shoe brakes
Open operator station
Sleeve hitch (optional)
Independent front PTO with electric clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	John Deere 314
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1979-1983
Factory	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Width	1,070 mm (42.1 in)
Height	1,110 mm (43.7 in)
Wheel base	1,160 mm (45.7 in)
Weight	344 kg (758 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	17.0 liters (4.5 US gal.; 3.7 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model	K321AQS
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement	512 cm³, (31.2 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	88.9 mm X 82.6 mm (3.50 in X 3.25 in)
Max. horsepower	14.1 PS (10.4 kW; 14.0 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:	1.4 L (1.5 US. qt, 1.2 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	Shoe
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Sundstrand 15
Transmission type	Hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 10.5 kmh (6.5 mph) Reverse: 5.5 kmh (3.4 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	4.7 L (1.2 US. gal, 1 Imp. gal.)

Tires

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

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
Category	Sleeve hitch (optional)
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	–

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

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

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	–
Charging amps	–
Battery	12V

Serial numbers

John Deere 314 serial numbers
1979	C314H095001
1980	C314J120001
1981	C314K155001
1982	C314L190001
1983	M00314X222001
Final	M00314X285000

Attachments

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Weight	89 kg (197 lb)

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John Deere 314