Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
Looking for the John Deere CX technical manual PDF? This 328-page factory manual (OEM TM2119) covers the Gator CS and CX Light Duty Utility Vehicles, bumper to cargo box. You get factory wiring diagrams plus circuit-by-circuit diagnostics for the cranking, ignition, charging, and headlight circuits, along with the front blade, cargo box lift, backup alarm, and optional light kits. Inside: complete service procedures for both FE250D and FE290D engines, transaxle and clutch work, steering, brakes, and a full fastener torque section. Set the valve clearance at 0.12 mm cold and fill the FE250D crankcase with 0.9 L of oil, or 1.1 L with the filter option. Your Gator won't crank and the dealer wants a week? Skip the wait. Bookmarked and keyword-searchable; open it on your phone right beside the machine and start wrenching.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 5-10 | |
| Specifications and Information | 11-22 | Fastener Torques, O-Ring Seal Service Recommendations, General Information, Serial Number Locations |
| Engine - FE250D | 23-66 | Kawasaki 249 Cm³ (76×55 Mm), Fuel System, Carburetor, Reciprocating Balancer, Cylinder Head, Governor, Starter Motor |
| Engine - FE290D | 67-114 | Kawasaki 286 Cm³ (78×60 Mm), Fuel Pump & System, Carburetor Jets, Reciprocating Balancer, Piston & Connecting Rod, Crankshaft, Cylinder Head |
| Electrical General Information | 115-127 | Diagnostic Information, Wire Color Abbreviation Chart, Reading Electrical Schematics, Common Circuit Tests, Conductors for 12 Volt Circuits |
| Electrical Operation and Diagnostics | 128-170 | Power Circuit, Cranking Circuit, Ignition Circuit, Charging Circuit, Headlight Circuit, Hourmeter Circuit |
| Auxiliary Alternator Kit | 171-179 | Charging Circuit Operation, Wiring Harness, Circuit Diagnosis |
| Backup Alarm Kit | 180-184 | Circuit Operation, Wiring Harness, Circuit Diagnosis |
| Horn Kit | 185-188 | Component Location, Circuit Operation, Wiring Harness, Circuit Diagnosis |
| Optional Light Kits | 189-227 | Rear Marker/Brake Lights, Signal Lights Kit, Hazard Lights Circuit, Turn Signal Lights Circuit |
| Front Blade Kit | 228-240 | Component Location, Operation, Wiring Harness, Circuit Diagnosis |
| Cargo Box Lift System Kit | 241-252 | Component Location, Theory of Operation, Circuit Diagnosis, Troubleshooting |
| Power Train - Gear | 253-280 | Transaxle Components, Axle Shaft Components, Differential Components, Drive Clutch Components, Driven Clutch |
| Steering | 281-296 | A-Arm Suspension Components, Steering Components, Tie Rod End Replacement, Steering Wheel Adjustment |
| Brakes | 297-314 | Parking Brake Components, Brake Cable Components, Transaxle Brake Components, Brake Pedal Assembly, Brake Spring Adjustment |
| Miscellaneous | 315-320 | Hood Removal, Front Grill Removal, Shock Absorber Replacement, Front Wheel Removal, Cargo Box Removal |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Oil Capacity | 0.9 L (0.95 qt) | p. 25 |
| Intake and Exhaust Valve Clearance (cold) | 0.12 mm (0.005 in.) | p. 25 |
| Oil Capacity With Filter Option | 1.1 L (1.16 qt) | p. 69 |
| Valve Clearance | 0.125 mm (0.005 in.) | p. 69 |
| Transaxle Oil Capacity | 2.84 L | p. 255 |
| FE250D | ||
| Engine Oil Capacity (FE250D) | 0.9 L | p. 25 |
| Flywheel Nut Torque (FE250D) | 86 N•m | p. 25 |
| Spark Plug Gap (FE250D) | 0.7 - 0.8 mm | p. 25 |
| FE290D | ||
| Engine Oil Capacity (FE290D) | 0.9 L | p. 69 |
| Engine Oil Capacity with Filter (FE290D) | 1.1 L | p. 69 |
| Flywheel Nut Torque (FE290D) | 85 N•m | p. 69 |
| Spark Plug Gap (FE290D) | 0.64 mm | p. 120 |
