John Deere LX186 lawn tractor specs and service data

The John Deere LX186 is a lawn tractor model from the LX 100 series, manufactured from 1991 to 1992 by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The John Deere LX186 is equipped with a 534 cc (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 hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The JD LX186 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
External band brakes
Open operator station
Independent front PTO with electric clutch and 3,600 rpm

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	John Deere LX186
Tractor type	Lawn and garden tractor
Production years	1991-1992
Factory	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Width	1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Height	1,020 mm (40.2 in)
Wheel base	1,165 mm (45.9 in)
Weight	268 kg (591 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	9.5 liters (2.5 US gal.; 2.1 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
Type:	Electronic Capacitor Discharge Ignition (CDI)
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	External band
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Tuff Torq K61
Transmission type	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.)
Transmission oil type	John Deere TURF-GUARD 10W-30

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: 295A, BCI Group U1

Serial numbers

John Deere LX186 serial numbers
1991	010001
1992	040001

Attachments

John Deere 48″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and manual lift
Cutting width	1,210 mm (48 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-4 in)

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John Deere LX186