John Deere 285
| | 1987 - 1992 |
| Late 200 Series | | Garden tractor |
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Series map:
265
285
17.0hp
18.0hp
| Production |
| Manufacturer | John Deere
|
| Garden tractor |
| Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| The 285 was John Deere's first lawn and garden tractor with an electronic fuel injected (EFI) engine. The 285 EFI was manufactured for the 1989 model year. |
| Mechanical |
| Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual enclosed recirculating ball
|
| Expanding mechanical shoe brakes |
| Open operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional. |
| Tractor hitch |
| Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional
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| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Mid PTO | independent
|
| Clutch | electric
|
| 285 Serial Numbers |
| Location: | Serial number decal on the rear of the 285, above the drawbar.
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| 1988 | M00285A475001 (46" mower)
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| 1989 | M00285A595001 (46" mower)
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| 1990 | M00285A010001 (46" mower)
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| 1988 | M00285B475001 (50" mower)
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| 1989 | M00285B605001 (50" mower)
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| 1990 | M00285B020001 (50" mower)
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| 1991 | M00285B100001 (50" mower)
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| 1989 | M00285C615001 (50" mower + fuel injection)
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| 1991 | M00285A100001 (48" mower)
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FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
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| Electrical |
| Ground | negative
|
| Charging system | alternator
|
| Charging amps | 17
|
| Battery CCA | 341
|
| Battery volts | 12
|
| Battery Group | 22F
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| References |
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| 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 |
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| 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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