Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
All 615 pages of this John Deere LX255 Technical Manual (OEM #TM1754) focus on one machine family: the LX255, LX266, LX277, LX277AWS, LX279, and LX288 Lawn Tractors, covering every engine variant from Kohler and Kawasaki to Briggs and Stratton. You get complete wiring diagrams with full circuit operation for power, cranking, ignition, charging, and PTO systems, plus hydraulic schematics for the hydrostatic transaxle and hydrostatic system operation. Packed into this manual are troubleshooting charts for mower decks, step-by-step procedures for transaxle disassembly, and a full torque table starting at the fastener specs section. Torque the 38-inch deck spindle mounting nut to 25 N•m (220 lb-in.), and set the sheave nut to 140 N•m (103 lb-ft) before reinstalling the deck. Your tractor is sitting idle while you chase specs across forum threads. Bookmarked and searchable, jump to any section by keyword and get back to work.
What's Inside This John Deere LX255-LX288 Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 2-3 | Manual Description, Specifications and Information, Identification Numbers, Tools and Materials, Component Location, Schematics and Harnesses |
| Safety | 4-9 | |
| Specifications & Information | 10-23 | Fastener Torques, O-Ring Seal Service Recommendations, General Information, Coolant Specifications, Serial Number Locations |
| Engine - Kohler | 24-71 | Oil Pickup Inspection, Oil Pump Relief Valve Inspection, Camshaft Removal and Installation, Hydraulic Valve Lifters Removal and Installation |
| Engine - Kawasaki (Air-Cooled) | 72-127 | Blower Housing Removal and Installation, Flywheel Removal and Installation, Breather Removal and Installation, Rocker Arm Removal and Installation |
| Engine - Kawasaki (Liquid-Cooled) | 128-191 | Engine Removal and Installation, Carburetor Removal and Installation, Radiator Removal and Installation, Cylinder Head and Valves, Piston and Connecting Rod, Oil Pump |
| Engine - Briggs and Stratton | 192-239 | Upper Blower Housing Removal and Installation, Air Cleaner Removal and Installation, Carburetor Removal and Installation, Intake Manifold Removal and Installation |
| Electrical | 240-363 | Power Circuit Operation, Cranking Circuit Operation, Ignition Circuit Operation, Charging Circuit Operation, PTO Circuit Operation, Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Circuit Operation |
| Power Train - Hydrostatic | 364-459 | Hydrostatic System Operation, Gear Power Flow, Transaxle Brake, Controls and Linkage Operation, Transaxle Disassembly, Pump Shaft Removal |
| Steering | 460-501 | Steering System - 2WS, Steering System - Aws, Steering Gear Removal, Front Axle Removal, Disassembly, And Inspection, Rear Wheel Alignment - Aws, Front Wheel Spindle Lubrication |
| Attachments | 502-589 | Mower Decks Troubleshooting Chart, Mower Level Side-To-Side, Timing Belt Adjustment, Mower Blades, Spindle and Bearing Replacement, Drive Belt |
| Miscellaneous | 590-605 | Lift Assist and Depth Stop, Hood Latch Adjustment, Lift Assist Spring Adjustment, Hood Removal and Installation, Fuel Tank Removal and Installation |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| 38-Inch Mower Deck | ||
| Spindle Mounting Nut Torque, 38-Inch Mower Deck | 25 N•m (220 lb-in.) | p. 504 |
| 42-Inch Convertible Mower Deck | ||
| Spindle Mounting Nut Torque, 42-Inch Convertible Mower Deck | 27 N•m (20 lb-ft) | p. 504 |
| LX255 | ||
| Spark Plug Type | Champion RC12YC | p. 245 |
| Spark Plug Gap | 1.0 mm (0.040 in.) | p. 245 |
| LX279 | ||
| Radiator Cap Relief Pressure | 73 - 103 kPa (10.6 - 14.9 psi) | p. 131 |
| Vacuum Valve | 4.9 kPa (0.71 psi) | p. 131 |
| Coolant Temperature Switch Closing Temperature | 111° C (232° F) | p. 247 |
| Kawasaki (Liquid-Cooled) Spark Plug Torque | 20 N•m (15 lb-ft) | p. 130 |
| All Models | ||
| Metric Fastener Torque (M6, Class 8.8, Lubricated) | 9 N•m (6.5 lb-ft) | p. 12 |
| Inch Fastener Torque (1/4", Grade 5, Lubricated) | 9.5 N•m (7 lb-ft) | p. 13 |
| LX255, LX266, LX277, LX277AWS, LX279, LX288 | ||
| Kohler Engine Oil Capacity w/ Oil Filter | 1.8 L (1.9 qt) | p. 26 |
| LX277 | ||
| Kawasaki (Air-Cooled) Engine Oil Capacity With Filter | 1.7 L (1.8 US qt) | p. 74 |
