John Deere LX176 lawn tractor specs and service data

The John Deere LX176 is a lawn tractor model from the LX100 series, manufactured from 1991 to 1998 by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It was available in a two-wheel-drive (2WD) version.

The John Deere LX176 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 a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The JD LX176 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
Mechanical band brakes
Open operator station
Independent front PTO with electric clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	John Deere LX176
Tractor type	Lawn tractor
Production years	1991-1998
Factory	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Width	1,262 mm (49.7 in)
Height	1,020 mm (40.2 in)
Wheel base	1,165 mm (45.9 in)
Weight	238 kg (525 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	9.5 liters (2.5 US gal.; 2.1 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	Two-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
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual sector-and-pinion
Brakes	Mechanical band
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Tuff Torq K61
Transmission type	Belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 8.8 kmh (5.5 mph) Reverse: 4.0 kmh (2.5 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	3.4 L (0.9 US. gal, 0.7 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 type	Independent with electric clutch
Front PTO speed	3,600 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Flywheel alternator
Charging amps	13A
Battery	12V, CCA: 255A, BCI Group U1

Serial numbers

John Deere LX176 serial numbers
1991	010001
1992	040001
1993	070001
1994	090001
1995	110001
1996	130001
1997	160001
1998	180001

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John Deere LX176