Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
This 429-page John Deere GT242, GT262, GT275 Technical Manual (OEM #TM1582) puts the complete factory service data for these Lawn and Garden Tractors in your hands. Inside: wiring harness diagrams and pinouts for the Electrical section, hydrostatic power train schematics, and a full troubleshooting section covering engine, gear power train, brakes, and mower deck attachments (38, 44, and 48-inch decks included). You get theory of operation, tests and adjustments, and repair procedures for every system, plus torque tables for both standard and metric fasteners. Torque the blade cap screw to 68 N-m (50 lb-ft) and the spark plug to 20 N-m (177 lb-in) exactly like Deere specifies, not a forum estimate. Your mower deck problems, brake linkage issues, and electrical faults all trace back to a spec in here. Bookmarked by section and searchable by keyword, so you can jump straight to the fix from your phone or tablet in the shop.
What's Inside This John Deere GT242, GT262 & GT275 Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 3 | General Diagnostic Information, Specifications, Theory of Operation, Diagnostics, Tests & Adjustments, Repair |
| Safety | 4-8 | Recognize Safety Information, Handle Fluids Safely, Use Care in Handling and Servicing Batteries, Use Safe Service Procedures, Service Tires Safely, Handle Chemical Products Safely |
| Specifications & Information | 9-30 | General Vehicle Specifications, Torque Values, Gasoline Specifications, Engine Oil Specifications, Hydrostatic Transmission and Hydraulic Oil, Serial Number Location |
| Engine | 31-108 | Specifications, Component Location, Theory of Operation, Troubleshooting, Tests and Adjustments, Repair |
| Electrical | 109-202 | Specifications, Theory and Diagnostic Information, Component Location, Electrical Wiring Harnesses, Circuit Operation and Diagnosis, Tests and Adjustments |
| Gear Power Train | 203-252 | Gear Transaxle, Drive Belts, Clutch, Shafts, Component Location, Diagnosis, Tests |
| Hydrostatic Power Train | 253-320 | Hydrostatic Transaxle, Charge Pump, Control Valve, Drive Belts, Component Location, Diagnosis, Tests |
| Steering | 321-328 | Component Location and Operation, Troubleshooting, Diagnosis, Adjustments, Repair |
| Brakes | 329-380 | Adjustment Specifications, External Brake Linkage Operation, Internal Brake Linkage Operation, Brake Components, Brake Linkage Check and Adjustment, Brake Pedal and Linkage |
| Attachments | 381-414 | Adjustment Specifications, 38-Inch Mower Deck Components, 44-Inch Mower Deck Components, 48-Inch Mower Deck Components, Mower Drive Checks, Spindles |
| Miscellaneous | 415-424 | Torque Specifications, Lift Assist and Depth Stop Components and Operation, Lift Assist Checks, Front Axle, Spindle Shafts, Front Wheels |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Blade Cap Screw Torque | 68 N•m (55 lb-ft) | p. 17 |
| Spark Plug Torque | 20 N•m (177 lb-in.) | p. 15 |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.76 mm (0.030 in.) | p. 34 |
| Belt Tension (Measured at clutch spring) | 31–35 mm (1.2–1.3 in.) | p. 204 |
| Drive belt (transmission) tension | 31–35 mm (1.2–1.3 in.) | p. 222 |
| Gear backlash | 0.2–0.35 mm (0.008–0.014 in.) | p. 222 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10.4 L (2.75 U.S. gal) | p. 11 |
| Cylinder Compression Pressure (Minimum) | 483 kPa (71 psi) | p. 34 |
| Valve Clearance (Cold) | 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) | p. 34 |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Oil Capacity | 4.3 L (4.7 qts) | p. 254 |
| GT275 | ||
| Electric PTO Cap Screw Torque | 56 N•m (45 lb-ft) | p. 16 |
| GT262, GT275 | ||
| Engine Oil Capacity (with filter) | 1.8 L (3.8 pt.) | p. 10 |
