John Deere 285
1987 - 1992 Late 200 Series Garden tractor
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 Opt Optional
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.
1988 M00285A475001 (46" mower)
1989 M00285A595001 (46" mower)
1990 M00285A010001 (46" mower)
1988 M00285B475001 (50" mower)
1989 M00285B605001 (50" mower)
1990 M00285B020001 (50" mower)
1991 M00285B100001 (50" mower)
1989 M00285C615001 (50" mower + fuel injection)
1991 M00285A100001 (48" mower)
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical Ground negative
Charging system alternator
Charging amps 17
Battery CCA 341
Battery volts 12
Battery Group 22F
References 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 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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