John Deere S240 Lawn Tractor with 48-in. Deck Mower

Product Description

Key Specs
Engine power    21.5 hp
16.0 kW        
Oil change    No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter        
Engine manufacturer/model    FR651V        
Transaxle type    K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive        
Transaxle control    Side-by-side pedals        
Rear tires    20x10-8        
Lift system type    Spring-assisted hand-grip lever        
Cutting width    Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48 in.
122 cm        
U.S. warranty    3-year/200-hour bumper-to-bumper      
Engine
Power    21.5 hp
16.0 kW        
Displacement    44.3 cu in.
726 cc        
Manufacturer/model    FR651V        
Type    Overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter        
Cylinders    V-twin, cast-iron liners        
Governor    Mechanical        
Choke/speed control    Separate levers, automatic choke return        
Cooling method    Air        
Air cleaner    Dry, replaceable        
Oil change    No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter        
Fuel system
Type    Gasoline        
Fuel delivery    Pulse pump and carburetor        
Fuel gauge    Easy-read on dash        
Fuel tank location    Rear        
Fuel fill opening    Center, 1.75 in.
4.45 cm        
Fuel tank capacity    2.4 U.S. gal.
9.1 L        
Electrical system
Battery    12 V
300 CCA        
Charging system    Flywheel alternator, regulated, 12 amp        
Engine starter    Bendix type        
Hour meter    Yes        
Headlights    Two standard, incandescent        
Taillights or reflector    Reflectors        
Backup lights    No        
Rear work lights    No        
12-V outlet    No        
Transaxle
Type    K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive        
Control    Side-by-side pedals        
Cruise control    Standard        
Oil cooler    Fins and fan on transaxle        
Oil filter    Internal, not replaceable        
Differential lock    No        
Forward speed    0-5.5 mph
0-8.9 km/h        
Reverse speed    0-3.2 mph
0-5.2 km/h        
Brakes    Internal wet disk        
Chassis
Frame    Full-length welded steel        
Primer/paint    E-coat/powder        
Weight bracket    Optional rear        
Receiver hitch    No        
Front axle    Cast iron front axle, front wheel sealed ball bearings        
Spindle bushings    No        
Front tires    15x6-6        
Rear tires    20x10-8        
Hood material    Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent        
Fender deck material    Stamped steel        
Floor mats    Yes, with debris removing channels        
Storage    Storage tray with cover        
Service interval decal    Yes        
Fender handles/grips    Handgrips        
Cup holder    Yes        
Equipment mounting    CargO Mount™ system        
Maximum towing capacity    500 lb
227 kg        
Steering
Type    Sector and pinion with single drag link and tie rod        
Four-wheel steer    Not available on this model        
Steering wheel    Deluxe, diameter - 14 in.
35.6 cm        
Tilt steering wheel    No        
Turning radius    18 in.
45.7 cm        
Uncut circle radius    With 48A: 18.5 in.
47 cm        
Seat
Type    Open-back design with grasp        
Seat back height    15 in.
38.1 cm        
Armrests    No        
Fore-aft adjustment    While seated, 5.5 in.
14 cm        
Seat suspension    Tilt, two rubber isolators        
Lift system
Type    Spring-assisted hand-grip lever        
Hydraulic outlets    No        
Mower cut height    13 positions, 1-4 in.
2.5-10.2 cm        
Cut height increments    0.25 in.
0.64 cm        
Preset cut height    No        
Mower deck
Type    Side discharge        
Cutting width    Accel Deep mower deck, 48 in.
122 cm        
Construction    Forged steel deck shell        
Mower deck material    Steel, 10 gauge
0.135 in.
3.4 mm        
Mower wash port    Yes, with hose end        
Mower drive system    Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch        
Mower wheels    Four        
Mower wheel adjustment    One bolt        
Mower level adjustment    Easy-level deck