Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
Pull the seat pan, chase a dead PTO circuit, or set valve lash on a Kawasaki twin with John Deere Technical Manual TM2046, 446 pages written by Deere for the LX280, LX280AWS and LX289 garden tractors. Electrical takes a substantial block near the middle, with harness schematics that trace each wire from the key switch through the safety interlocks to the fuel solenoid. Power train coverage runs longer than any other system, walking the hydrostatic transaxle from diagnostics through tests, adjustments and full repair, and the back of the book handles mower decks, lift assist and the seat support. Gap the plug at 0.75 mm (0.030 in.) on the LX280 and LX280AWS, then torque the valve adjustment screw jam nut to 6.9 N•m (61 lb-in.). Interlock faults hide in three places at once. Bookmarked and text-searchable, this PDF sits on whatever screen you carry out to the barn.
What's Inside This John Deere LX280, LX280AWS, LX289 Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Fastener Torques | 13-14 | Metric Fastener Torque Values, Inch Fastener Torque Values |
| O-Ring Seal Service | 15-17 | Face Seal Fittings with Inch Stud Ends Torque, Face Seal Fittings with Metric Stud Ends Torque, O-Ring Face Seal Fittings, O-Ring Boss Fittings |
| General Information | 18-20 | Gasoline, Gasoline Storage, - Cycle Gasoline Engine Oil, Break-In Engine Oil - 4-Cycle Gasoline, Hydrostatic Transmission and Hydraulic Oil, Oil Filters, Alternative Lubricants |
| Coolant Specifications | 21-22 | Mixing of Lubricants, Gasoline Engine Coolant, Gasoline Engine Coolant Drain Interval |
| Engine - Kawasaki (Liquid-Cooled) | 23-84 | Specifications, Diagnostics, Tests and Adjustments, Repair, Component Location, Radiator, Coolant Pump, Thermostat |
| Engine - Kawasaki (Air-Cooled) | 85-138 | Specifications, Diagnostics, Tests and Adjustments, Repair, Component Location, Carburetor Disassembly and Assembly, Choke Plate Check and Adjustment, Oil Filter Manifold |
| Electrical | 139-246 | Schematics, Wiring Harnesses, Theory of Operation, Diagnostics, Tests and Adjustments |
| Power Train - Hydrostatic | 247-342 | Transaxle, Hydrostatic System, Diagnostics, Tests and Adjustments, Repair |
| Steering | 343-376 | 2WS Steering, AWS Steering, Diagnostics, Tests and Adjustments, Repair |
| Attachments and Miscellaneous | 377-446 | Mower Decks, Lift Assist, Seat and Support, Index |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| LX289 | ||
| Spark Plug Torque | 20 N•m (15 lb-ft) | p. 29 |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.7 mm (0.028 in.) | p. 25 |
| Slow Idle Speed | 1550 ± 150 rpm | p. 25 |
| Fast Idle Speed | 3550 ± 50 rpm | p. 25 |
| LX280 and LX280AWS | ||
| Spark Plug Torque | 22 N•m (195 lb-in.) | p. 87 |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.75 mm (0.030 in.) | p. 87 |
| Slow Idle Speed (Governed) | 1500 ± 100 rpm (1700 rpm) | p. 87 |
| All Models | ||
| Valve Adjustment Screw Jam Nut Torque | 6.9 N•m (61 lb-in.) | p. 88 |
| Electric PTO Clutch Resistance | 2.4 - 2.7 ohms | p. 235 |
| Electric PTO Clutch Air Gap | 1 mm (0.04 in.) | p. 235 |
| Swash Plate/Shift Block Clearance | 0.01 - 0.11 mm (0.0004 - 0.004 in.) | p. 324 |
| Swash Plate/Shift Block Wear Limit | 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) | p. 324 |
