John Deere Mower Deck 48c Manual

The John Deere LX288 is a 2WD lawn tractor from the LX200 series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA from 1999 to 2003.

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The John Deere LX288 garden tractor is equipped with one of two engines: the Briggs & Stratton Vanguard DBS18-35077, 0.6 L (34.7 cu·in) two-cylinder gasoline engine (from 1999 to 2002) or the Kawasaki FH580V, 0.6 L (35.7 cu·in) two-cylinder gasoline engine (during 2003) and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Level - John Deere Use this short and simple video to learn how to properly level your 48C and 54C Mower Deck on John Deere Riding Lawn Mowers. For step-by-step directions, che. How To: Level a John Deere 48C and 54C Mower Deck - YouTube. Acces PDF How To Level John Deere Mower Deck E-Series Lawn Mowers Deck Leveling - YouTube Raise or lower the front of the deck as necessary until the front blade tip is 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) from the level surface: Loosen two rear nuts (A) on front.

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The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:

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  • Briggs & Stratton Vanguard DBS18-35077. It is a 0.6 L, 569 cm2, (34.7 cu·in) two-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine with 72.0 mm (2.83 in) of the cylinder bore and 70.0 mm (2.76 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 3,450 rpm of output power.
  • Kawasaki FH580V. It is a 0.6 L, 585 cm2, (35.7 cu·in) two-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine. The cylinder bore is 74.0 mm (2.91 in) and the piston stroke is 68.0 mm (2.68 in). This engine produced 18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 3,350 rpm of output power.

The John Deere LX288 is equipped with manual steering, mechanical wet disc brakes, open operator station, and 11.4 liters (3 US gal.; 2.5 Imp. gal) fuel tank.

Following attachments are available for the John Deere LX288 lawn tractor:

  • Mid-mount John Deere 42C: 42 in (1,060 mm) mower deck with 2-blades and manual lift
  • Mid-mount John Deere 48C: 48 in (1,210 mm) mower deck with 3-blades and manual lift
  • Mid-mount John Deere 54C: 54 in (1,370 mm) mower deck with 3-blades and manual lift
  • Front-mount John Deere: 42 in (1,060 mm) blade
  • Front-mount John Deere: 42 in (1,060 mm) single-stage snowblower with manual lift

John Deere LX288 Specifications

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John Deere Mower Deck 48c Manual Model

General Specifications
ModelJohn Deere LX288
Length1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Width930 mm (36.6 in)
Height1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Wheel base1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Weight220 kg (485 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity11.4 liters (3 US gal.; 2.5 Imp. gal)
Battery12V, CCA 500A, Group 51
Cabin typeOpen operator station
Engine
Engine modelBriggs & Stratton Vanguard DBS18-35077
Engine typeFour-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin
Cylinders2
Fuel typeGasoline
Displacement0.6 L, 569 cm2, (34.7 cu·in)
Bore and stroke72.0 mm X 70.0 mm (2.83 in X 2.76 in)
Horsepower18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 3,450 rpm
StarterElectric
Oil typeSAE 10W-30
Oil capacity:1.7 L (1.8 US. qt, 1.5 Imp. qt.)
Spark plugChampion RC12YC
Engine
Engine modelKawasaki FH580V
Engine typeFour-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin
Cylinders2
Fuel typeGasoline
Displacement0.6 L, 585 cm2, (35.7 cu·in)
Bore and stroke74.0 mm X 68.0 mm (2.91 in X 2.68 in)
Horsepower18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 3,350 rpm
StarterElectric
Oil typeSAE 10W-30
Oil capacity:1.5 L (1.6 US. qt, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Transmission and chassis
Chassis4×2 2WD
Steering typeManual
BrakesMechanical wet disc
Transmission modelTuff Torq K62
Transmission typeBelt-driven hydrostatic
GearsInfinite forward and reverse
SpeedForward: 8.8 kmh (5.5 mph) Reverse: 4.8 (3 mph)
Transmission oil capacity2.5 L (0.7 US. gal, 0.5 Imp. gal.)
Tires
Front tiresLawn/turf: 15×6.00-6
Rear tiresLawn/turf: 20×10.00-8
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Front PTO typeIndependent with electric clutch
Front PTO speed