FEATURES

Engine is powerful and smooth-running V-twin design

A 24-hp (17.9-kW) V-twin extended-life series (ELS) engine provides plenty of power and torque to handle tough mowing, mulching, and bagging:

• Includes ELS engine features for enhanced performance and longer life
• V-twin cylinder design for greater torque, lower vibration, and improved sound quality
• Electronic ignition for fast starts
• Spring-return feature to ensure the operator will not mistakenly leave the throttle lever in the choke position
• Cast-iron cylinder liners for longer engine life
• Overhead valves for excellent power and fuel economy
• Full-pressure lubrication and oil filter for cleaner oil, prolonging engine life and extending the time between oil changes
  • More effective when operating the tractor on an incline

FUEL TANK

• The capacity is 2.4 U.S. gal. (9.1 L).
• The fuel filler opening is conveniently located under the seat.
  • Filling the tank without spilling is easy.
  • A tethered fuel tank cap is more convenient.
  • The sealed fuel cap helps keep vapors inside the tank.

John Deere Easy Change™ 30-second oil change system

The John Deere Easy Change 30-second oil change system makes changing the engine oil easy, quick, and clean. Changing the oil is as easy as twisting on a new oil-filled filter. Oil does not need to be drained from the engine.

The John Deere Easy Change filter is an additional engine oil reservoir. Changing the filter removes the captured contaminants and replaces about 0.8 qt (0.76 L) of engine oil.

The functionality does not stop with ease of use. The Easy Change oil system has several meaningful benefits over the traditional oil filter system of the 100 Series:

• A synthetic filter material is used for more predictable filtering and longer life.
• Filtering capacity is greater than with a standard oil filter.
  • More filter surface area
  • More oil flow capacity
• The system has 40 percent more oil volume.
• The oil and engine run cooler.
• The oil filter valve closes whenever the engine stops, so filtered particles are captured and cannot drain back into the engine.
• The risk of spilling during oil service is greatly reduced.
• Waste oil (and new oil production) is reduced by over 1,000,000 lb (453,592.4 kg) per tractor production year.
• This system is not a compromise to just make oil changes easier—these engines pass the same John Deere expectations and rigorous testing as always.

Partly due to these improvements, it is not necessary to remove and dispose of all the oil in the engine during service.

Full-featured engine is more reliable and lasts longer

This full-featured engine is engineered to deliver world-class endurance and power. A step above the competition, it is designed to be more dependable and longer lasting, saving time and money over the long run.

Built to exceed demanding needs by incorporating premium features and innovative designs:

• Overhead valve (OHV) design for cooler operation and longer valve life
• Contains an advanced debris management system that directs cooling air through the rotating screen to the air cleaner compartment, where large debris is pre-filtered through ejector slots
  • Keeps unfiltered air out of the engine through a large, dual-sealed, premium oval-shaped cartridge-style filter
  • Ensures maximum protection for extended engine life with the premium air cleaner, a pleated paper filter with a foam precleaner
  • Captures fine particles for maximum protection and extended maintenance
• Provides maximum protection with full-pressure lubrication system
  • Pumps oil by a mechanical gerotor-style pump to all critical engine components
• A premium bearing package for improved durability; includes a super-finished crank pin bearing with a 50 percent smoother surface to increase load capacity by 35 percent
  • Uses a premium DU Teflon®-coated bearing
  • Helps resist wear and increases durability through self-lubricating bronze bearing
• Wear-resistant, chrome-plated valve stems for long-life valves
  • 44 percent smoother for longer life
• Cast-iron cylinder liners for longer life
• Dependable float-feed type carburetor with integral fuel pump
• High-capacity fuel filter for dependable operation
• John Deere Easy Change™ 30-second oil change system makes changing the engine oil easy, quick, and clean
• Maintenance-free electronic ignition for quick, dependable starts
• Platinum spark plugs for extended life

Teflon is a trademark of The Chemours Company FC, LLC.

Eye-catching styling built upon a dependable full-length welded steel frame

Light emitting diode (LED) headlights complement modern styling

The 100 Series Lawn Tractors are equipped with LED headlights that:

• Complement the tractor’s modern styling
• Use less power and are far more durable than incandescent light bulbs
• Provide a natural light quality that increases visibility in low-light conditions
• Light the field of view evenly

Hood will not rust or dent

The hood used on 100 Series Lawn Tractors is made using the mold-in color process. The hood reduces sound, will not rust or dent, and provides resistance to UV light. Side openings let in plenty of cooling air while keeping the sound level low.

Reliable full-length welded steel frame

The solid one-piece frame is constructed of 12-gauge, 0.105-in. (2.66-mm) steel:

• Full-length, robotically welded frame design has high-strength steel rails for added strength and long life.
• One-piece, steel fender deck is bolted to the frame.

Snow removal is a strength of lawn tractors

An advantage of lawn tractors is their ability to use equipment for snow removal. Lawn tractor owners can add a John Deere snow blower or front blade to make quick work of moving snow whenever the need arises. Weather enclosure and tire-chain attachments add comfort and performance.

Equipment available for snow removal includes:

• 44-in. (112-cm) Snow Blower
• 46-in. (117-cm) Front Blade
• Tire chains or TerraGrip traction belts
• Weather enclosure
• Weights

KEY SPECS

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TRANSAXLE

CHASSIS

STEERING