Description:

• 17.5 HP* engine
• Deep deck design helps lift grass for a superior cut
• Improved deck lift lever raises and lowers deck easily
• Operator station is wide and comfortable
• Powerful battery helps with starts, even after lengthy storage

Features:

•  Powerful engine features full-pressure lubrication for long life
•  Frame made of full-length welded steel for reliability
•  Snow removal is a strength of lawn tractors
•  Automatic transmission makes it easy to choose the exact travel speed for each operating condition
•  Operator station designed for comfortable operation
•  Instruments and controls are easy to find and convenient to use
•  Serviceability is convenient with an easy-open hood
•  The Mower Plus™ app helps maintain the tractor and lawn
•  The Edge™ cutting system gives superior performance
•  Two-year or 120-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty is standard

Specification:

Engine

• Power: 17.5 hp (13 kW)
• Displacement: 30.5 cu in. (500 cc)
• Manufacturer/Model: 31R977 (M31)
• Type: Overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter
• Cylinders: One
• Governor: Mechanical
• Choke/Speed Control: One lever
• Cooling Method: Air
• Air Cleaner: Cartridge
• Oil Drain: No tools

Fuel System

• Type: Gasoline
• Fuel Delivery: Pulse pump and carburetor
• Fuel Gauge: Mechanical, viewable from seat
• Fuel Tank Location: Rear
• Fuel Fill Opening: Center, 1.75 in. (4.45 cm)
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 2.4 U.S. gal. (9.1 L)

Electrical System

• Battery: 12 V, 300 CCA
• Charging System: Regulated, 9 amp
• Engine Starter: Bendix type
• Hourmeter: Yes, with service reminder
• Headlights: Two standard, incandescent
• Taillights/Reflector: No
• Backup Lights: No
• Rear Work Lights: No
• 12-V Outlet: No

Transaxle

• Type: Automatic, continuously variable transmission (CVT)
• Control: Foot
• Cruise Control: No
• Oil Cooler: No
• Oil Filter: Not applicable
• Differential Lock: No
• Forward Speed: 0-5.5 mph (0-8.9 km/h)
• Reverse Speed: 0-3.2 mph (0-5.1 km/h)

Brakes

• Type: Cone clutch

Chassis

• Frame: Full-length welded steel
• Primer/Paint: E-coat/powder
• Weight Bracket: Optional rear
• Receiver Hitch: No
• Front Axle: Cast-iron front axle, powdered-metal front wheel bushings
• Spindle Bushings: No
• Front Tires: 15x6-6
• Rear Tires: 20x8-8
• Hood Material: JD Loy, UV resistant
• Fender Deck Material: Stamped steel
• Floor Mats: Yes, with debris removing channels
• Storage: No
• Service Interval Decal: Yes
• Fender Handles/Grips: No
• Cup Holder: Yes
• Equipment Mounting: CargO Mount™ system

Steering

• Type: Sector and pinion with single drag link and tie rod
• Four-Wheel Steer: Not available on this model
• Steering Wheel: Standard, diameter - 12 in. (30.5 cm)
• Tilt Steering Wheel: No
• Turning Radius: 18 in. (45.7 cm)
• Uncut Circle Radius: 25 in. (63.5 cm)

Seat

• Type: One piece
• Seat Back Height: 11 in. (27.9 cm)
• Armrests: No
• Fore-Aft Adjustment: While seated, 5.5 in. (14 cm)
• Seat Suspension: Tilt, two coil springs

Lift System

• Type: Lever on fender deck
• Hydraulic Outlets: No

Mower Deck

• Type: Side discharge
• Cutting Width: Edge™ mower deck, 42 in. (107 cm)
• Construction: Stamped steel deck shell
• Mower Deck Material: Steel, 13 gauge (0.09 in. / 2.3 mm)
• Mower Wash Port: Yes
• Mower Drive System: Manual power take-off (PTO)
• Mower Wheels: Two
• Mower Wheel Adjustment: One bolt
• Mower Level Adjustment: Easy-level deck

Mower Attachability

• Type: Slide under tractor
• Front Draft Arms: One spring clip
• Rear Draft Arms: Two spring clips
• Mower Wheels Rotate: No
• Drive System: Single belt

Safety

• Meets ANSI Standard: Yes
• Meets OPEI Standard: Yes
• Backup Protection: Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
• Safety Video: Yes

Buyer’s Notes

• Notes: JD Loy hood resists fading, won't rust or dent; durable primer and powder paint finish; full-length welded steel frame
• Warranty: 2 year/120 hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TU Warranty for details.)

Optional Equipment

• Mowers: Standard, 42 in. (107 cm)
• Rear Bagger: 2-bag, 6.5 bu (229 L)
• Powered Material Collection:
• Mulching System: Mulch cover or high-performance plug
• Front Thatcher:
• Front Blade: 46 in. (116.8 cm)
• Snow Blower: Two-stage, 44 in. (111.8 cm)
• Sprayer:
• Tow-behind, 15 U.S. gal. (56.8 L)
• Mounted, 15 U.S. gal.
• Tow-behind only, 25 U.S. gal. (94.6 L)
• Spreader: Tow-behind only, 125-175 lb (57.7-80 kg)
• Front Bumper: Two-bar styled front bumper
• Weather Protection: Snow cab, sun canopy
• Rear Receiver Hitch:
• Bucket Holder: Yes, single bucket
• Grass Striping: Lawn striping kit
• Other Equipment: Tow-behind tools (16)

Dimensions

• Height: 40.2 in. (102 cm)
• Overall Length: 69.7 in. (177 cm)
• Wheelbase: 48.9 in. (124.2 cm)
• Width with Mower: 55.2 in. (140.2 cm)
• Width with Mower (Deflector Raised for Storage): 46.5 in. (118.1 cm)
• Weight: Mower, no fuel, 418 lb (190 kg)