The John Deere 56 is a riding lawn mower model manufactured from 1970 to 1974 by John Deere. It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.
The John Deere 56 is equipped with a 221 cc (13.5 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 63.5 mm (2.50 in) of the cylinder bore and 57.15 mm (2.25 in) of the piston stroke, and one of two belt-driven gear type transmissions with 2 forward and 1 reverse gears or 3 forward and 1 reverse gears.
The John Deere 56 riding mower features:
- The Tecumseh V60 gasoline engine which produces 6.1 PS (4.5 KW; 6.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
- Manual steering
- Disc brakes on transmission
- Open operator station
- Independent middle PTO with mechanical clutch
- 1.9 liters (0.5 US gal.; 0.4 Imp. gal)
John Deere 56 serial numbers:
- 1970: 001001
- 1971: 020001
- 1972: 035786
- 1973: 044001
- 1974: 061500
- Final: 080000
General specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | John Deere 56 |
| Tractor type | Riding lawn mower |
| Production years | 1970-1974 |
| Factory | – |
| Dimensions and weight | |
| Length | 1,370 mm (54.0 in) |
| Width | 927 mm (36.5 in) |
| Height | 952 mm (37.5 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,015 mm (40.0 in) |
| Weight | 122 kg (269 lbs) |
| Fuel capacity | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 1.9 liters (0.5 US gal.; 0.4 Imp. gal) |
Engine
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Tecumseh V60 |
| Engine type | 4-stroke, L-head, single-cylinder |
| Displacement | 221 cm3, (13.5 cu·in) |
| Compression ratio: | 6.19:1 |
| Cylinder bore: | 66.67 mm (2.62 in) |
| Piston stroke: | 63.5 mm (2.50 in) |
| Max. horsepower | 6.1 PS (4.5 KW; 6.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
| Cooling system | Forced air |
| Lubricating system | Pressurized |
| Ignition system | Magneto ignition |
| Fuel system | Float type carburetor |
| Fuel used | Gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
| Starting system | Recoil or electric (optional) starter |
| Valve clearance | |
| Intake valve clearance: | 0.203 mm (0.008 in) |
| Exhaust valve clearance: | 0.305 mm (0.012 in) |
| Oil system | |
| Oil type: | API SF or SE |
| Recommended oil: | Summer 30 or 10W-30, Winter 5W-30, 10W |
| Oil capacity: | 0.81 liters (0.86 US.qts, 0.71 Imp. qts) |
| Ignition system | |
| Spark plug: | Champion RJ8C |
| Spark plug gap: | 0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in) |
Transmission and chassis
| Chassis, steering and brakes | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Manual |
| Brakes | Disc brakes on transmission |
| Transmission (1970-1972) | |
| Transmission manufacturer or model | – |
| Transmission type | Belt-driven gear type |
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 6.4 kmh (4.0 mph) Reverse: 4.0 kmh (2.5 mph) |
| Transmission (After 1973) | |
| Transmission manufacturer or model | – |
| Transmission type | Belt-driven gear type |
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 8.7 kmh (5.4 mph) Reverse: 4.0 kmh (2.5 mph) |
Tires
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Lawn/turf: 11×4.00-5 |
| Rear tires | Lawn/turf: 4.80×4.00-8 |
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
| PTO | |
| Middle PTO type | Independent with mechanical clutch |
| Middle PTO speed | – |
Electrical system
| Electrical system | |
| Ground | Negative |
| Battery | 12V |
Attachments
| John Deere 28″ mid-mount mower deck with 1-blade with manual lift | |
| Cutting width | 710 mm (28.0 in) |
| Cut height | 20-70 mm (1.0-3.0 in) |
| John Deere 38″ front-mount blade with manual lift and manual angle | |
| Cutting width | 960 mm (38.0 in) |
Author:
Be the first to comment