John Deere LX172

John Deere LX172The John Deere LX172 is a lawn tractor model from the LX100 series, manufactured from 1990 to 1997 by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It was available in a two-wheel-drive (2WD) version.

The John Deere LX172 is equipped with a 423 сс (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 a belt-driven gear type transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear.

The JD LX172 lawn 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 sector-and-pinion steering
  • Disc type brakes
  • Open operator station
  • Independent front PTO with electric clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
ModelJohn Deere LX172
Tractor typeLawn tractor
Production years1990-1997
FactoryHoricon, Wisconsin, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Width1,262 mm (49.7 in)
Height1,020 mm (40.2 in)
Wheel base1,165 mm (45.9 in)
Weight238 kg (525 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity9.5 liters (2.5 US gal.; 2.1 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine modelKawasaki FC420V
Engine typeFour-stroke, air-cooled
Cylinders1
Fuel typeGasoline
Displacement0.4 L, 423 cm3, (25.8 cu·in)
Bore and stroke89.0 mm X 68.0 mm (3.5 in X 2.68 in)
Compression ratio8.4:1
Horsepower14.1 PS (10.4 kW; 14.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
StarterElectric
Air filterTwo-stage with replaceable filter element
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
Chassis4×2 2WD
Steering typeManual sector-and-pinion
BrakesDisc type
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or modelPeerless 801
Transmission typeBelt-driven gear type
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Speed Forward: 8.4 kmh (5.2 mph)
Reverse: 3.7 kmh (2.3 mph)
Transmission oil capacity1.0 L (0.3 US. gal, 0.2 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires Lawn/turf: 15×6.00-6
Rear tires Lawn/turf: 20×10.00-8

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO typeIndependent with electric clutch
Front PTO speed3,600 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
GroundNegative
Charging systemFlywheel alternator
Charging amps13A
Battery12V, CCA: 255A, BCI Group U1

Serial numbers

John Deere LX172 serial numbers
1995110001
1996130001
1997160001

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