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John Deere 240



John Deere 240 tractor photo
1988 - 1992
Late 200 Series
Garden tractor
Series map:
240
245
14.0hp
14.0hp
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Garden tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
John Deere 240 Engine
14HP Kawasaki 422cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank3 gal
11.4 L
Engine details ...
John Deere 240 Transmission
6-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual enclosed recirculating ball
Brakesexpanding mechanical shoe (early)
 wet disc (1992)
Open operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional.
Photos
John Deere 240 garden tractor, right side.
John Deere 240 photos...
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch OptOptional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTOindependent
Clutchelectric
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase47.9 inches
121 cm
Weight590 to 680 pounds
Front tire16x6.50-8
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...
John Deere 240 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deck
46" mid-mount mower deck
48" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
Attachment details ...
240 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number decal on the rear of the 240, above the drawbar.
1988A475001 (38" deck)
1989A595001 (38" deck)
1990A010001 (38" deck)
1991A100001 (38" deck)
1992A130001 (38" deck)
1988B475001 (46" deck)
1989B605001 (46" deck)
1990B020001 (46" deck)
1991B120001 (48" deck)
1992B140001 (48" deck)
1992B135001 (no deck)

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps13
Battery CCA342
Battery volts12
Battery GroupU1
References
240 references literature
200 Series published in 1989, by John Deere
200 Series published in 1990, by John Deere
Riding Mowers Product Information Handbook published in 1991, by John Deere
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1988, by John Deere
Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1990, by John Deere
Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere
New Implements for the 240, 260, 265, and 285 Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1988, by John Deere
240 manuals literature
240 & 265 Lawn & Garden Tractors (OMM114669)
Operator's Manual 240, 260, 265, 285 Lawn and Garden Tractors (OMM79648) published in 1989
Operator's Manual 240, 260, 265, 285 Lawn and Garden Tractors (OMM95270) published in 1989
Operator's Manual 240, 260, 265, 285 Lawn and Garden Tractors (OMM96102) published in 1990
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