John Deere GT262

The John Deere GT262 is a lawn and garden tractor model from the GT200 series, manufactured from 1992 to 1998 by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The John Deere GT262 is equipped with a 0.5 L (32.6 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 89.0 mm (3.5 in) of the cylinder bore and 86.0 mm (3.39 in) of the piston stroke, and a gear type transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear.

The JD GT262 lawn tractor features:

• The Kawasaki FC540V gasoline engine which produces 17.3 PS (12.7 kW; 17.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
• Manual sector-and-pinion steering
• Internal wet disc brakes
• Open operator station
• Independent front PTO with electric clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	John Deere GT262
Tractor type	Lawn and garden tractor
Production years	1992-1998
Factory	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Width	990 mm (39.0 in)
Height	1,090 mm (42.9 in)
Wheel base	1,210 mm (47.6 in)
Weight	222 kg (489 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	10.4 liters (2.7 US gal.; 2.3 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine model	Kawasaki FC540V
Engine type	Four-stroke, air-cooled, OHV
Cylinders	1
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	0.5 L, 534 cm3, (32.6 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	89.0 mm X 86.0 mm (3.5 in X 3.39 in)
Compression ratio	8.3:1
Fuel system	Float type carburetor with fixed main jet
Horsepower	17.3 PS (12.7 kW; 17.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Starter	Electric
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Full pressurized
Oil type:	4-stroke or an equivalent (SF, SE, SD)
Recommended oil:	SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity:	1.8 L (1.9 US. qt, 1.6 Imp. qt.)
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 sector-and-pinion
Brakes	Internal wet disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Tuff Torq
Transmission type	Gear type
Gears	6 forward and 1 reverse
Speed	Forward: 10.6 kmh (6.6 mph) Reverse: 4.3 kmh (2.7 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	3.3 L (0.9 US. gal, 0.7 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
Front PTO type	Independent with electric clutch
Front PTO speed	–

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Flywheel alternator
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V, CCA 295A, BCI Group U1

Serial numbers

John Deere GT262 serial numbers
1992	010001
1993	025001
1994	035001
1995	045001
1996	055001
1997	070001
1998	090001

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