john deere lx277

Hi, does anyone have the Service Manual for John Deere LX277 or LX279? Thanks

Hi yall, I have a john deere lx277. Was running great but I let it sit for a couple years. Engine is a 17hp kawasaki. It has spark and runs. The engine fires when I spray crc engine start into it but the fuel delivery system seems redundant. The filter doesnt fill, and that is why I am here. The...

Hello, Does anybody know whether an LX279 rear bagger will fit on other Deere LX mower? Thank You, jack

Good afternoon, Could someone measure the rough distance between the center of the screws at the Steering Tie Rod? Part No AM132391. See attached Image. Have a great day, Mike

So most of you all know that the FRIGGIN' PLASTIC bumpers JD puts on lawn tractors is about as lame of a bumper as they get. After breaking several bumpers on my 20 year old Lx277, I finally went ahead and made a custom one that has worked out great. I made it such that the hood can be opened...

I replaced all of the pulleys, the deck belt and now just replaced the belt that goes from the PTO clutch to the double deck pulley in the back of the deck (i *think* that's called the drive belt). The PTO is engaging properly but the belt slips after a few yards of mowing. It's on correctly...

I have a LX277 with the 17 HP engine. My battery light on the dash comes on and goes off at random times. Sometimes it will stay on for several minutes and other times it will come on for a few seconds. I don't have issues when it comes to cranking it. Do any of you have any idea what might...

bear with me as i am learning as i go. I've inherited my father's lx277. I just replaced some pulleys and perfomed some basic maintenance. I put everything back together and now I'm having an issue with the belt that connects from the tractor to the deck (?drive belt). The mower runs fine but...

FH500V is NLA. JD just sells short block. Anyone ever repower with another Kawasaki or other brand engine? Did a lot of searching and phone calls. Not coming up with much.

My '02 LX277 with Kawasaki air cooled twin has never given me any problems. Was mowing the other day and it suddenly quit making full power. I changed the fuel filter, plugs and adjusted the valves (all valves were loose). Put Seafoam in the tank. My tractor will make full power until it is...

I have a LX277 17HP Kawasaki engine. OK so after having help to tear down everything to remove the engine to change gasket, I am now trying to put back together. We had an awful time removing the PTO clutch and then I ordered a new one off the internet. I must have dropped the PTO (the old one...

I went to open the hood to check the oil on my JD LX277 and a big chuck of it broke off in my hand. I'd like to ask if someone in this forum has a hood they would sell or know someplace in the MA-RI area that sells used parts. My wife had already put a big crack down the side of it a few years...

Sorry, wrong forum! Moved to JD.

I need to level the deck on my Deere. I have no idea how to do this and can't seem to find any info on it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

I am considering a JD LX277 48" deck (hours, age unknown) for $1600 and a JD 320 (not X320), 1994 model, 600 hrs, 48" deck for $1650. The LX277 has new bearings, etc., in the deck. The 320 has new rear tires. Both are in good condition. Which should I pick? Thanks!

hi- i've read many posts but this is my first time posting. my tractor only starts when i spray carb cleaner into carb but dies right away. i suspect it is not getting fuel into carb but i've already replaced fuel filter and fuel pump. any other ideas? prior to this, it was running kinda...

I inherited the mower from my Dad and haven't had it long. Last fall when mulching leaves the pto quit operating and have been troubleshooting it to try to find the source of the problem. I've talked to some local repair shops and they've been helpful to a point, but suggested that I take it...

I have question regarding the hydro on my LX277 AWS. Everything works great on it, however when I am using the reverse pedal and let off, it doesn't stop instantly, and the pedal is slow to come back to the neutral setting. If I don't get on the forward pedal right away, it kind of coasts...

Hello all. I am going to look at a 2000 LX277 all wheel steer in the morning. It has 370 hours, and 42c deck. I have seen video of it running today, and it appears to run good. It isn't clean as it was put away dirty, but from what I can see by my inspection of the video, no evidence of any...

New to the forum; looking for help with a John Deere LX277. It's a starting issue; eventually it turns over and starts but (it seems) only after sitting with the key on for several minutes. Once running there's no issue, starts/stops just fine. But after sitting idle for a few days, go to...

While checking out this site, I notice my post of a year ago regarding the same issue that I have today. Lots of helpful ideas here from you folks but I never really fixed the problem with my mower. I've been dealing with this issue (LX277 Won't run at full Throttle) for a year now. Last year...

New here so thanks in advance trying to understand my post. the mower has set up for about a year. put gas in it to load on trailer. Got it home. Replaced the fuel filter, oil and filter. It cranks and runs fine at idle. Give it the gas and it falls on its face. Let it idle for a little...

My local dealer has gone out of business and now no dealer within half an hour. Can anyone point me to a part diagram for an lx277 and an online parts source? My 2wd lx277 has lost some sort of pivot bolt on the cruise control. So lever doesn't do anything. It's been that way a while, and I...

I figured out my problem with my lx277 that would not engage the blade. Turns out it was the small kill switch pulled out in the back (kind of hidden). In trying to figure it out I took off the mowing deck (first time). So it's fixed, except now I have a part that fell off onto the floor...

I am trying to replace the drive belt on my LX 277. Does anyone have any helpful instructions so I don't have to take the entire back fenders off to replace it. Thanks Wayne

This fall I was plug aerating my lawn, we had a dry summer so the ground was a bit hard even though it had just rained. I had to load down the aerator with some pretty good weight to get the aerator to cut in. My lawn is one and a half acres, all went well for about an hour then the lawn...

Hey guys i have a lx277 john deere that i am interested in selling can anybody give me an idea of what it is worth? the tractor is a 2002 and has 400 hours. it has a kawasaki engine, a 48in convertible mulching mowing deck,hydrostatic transmission and the tires are brand new.always stored...

I have a 2003 LX277, 385 hours in good shape with a Freedom 42 Deck. Thinking about trading it in for zero turn mower. What can I expect as far as a trade in value is concerned vs selling outright?

Won't go forward or reverse. Trans Belt is hanging loose. Also noticed a brief burning smell right before this happened. Does this sound like a simple belt replacement or something more serious. Have a call into the dealer.

My LX277 stopped running like it was out of fuel. I replaced all fuel lines, fuel filter and fuel pump. Still would not run. Check fuel solenoid. I could hear it retract, but cut the pin anyway. It now starts and runs, but the 1/8" fuel line on top of carb dumps lots of fuel, enough that I was...

Seen some comparisons of other models, curious to see how this one goes. Looking at the dealer I could get a 11 year old LX277 with freedom 42 deck or a brand new D130 with 2 year warranty. Which would you suggest, new with warranty or heavier but older? They are both about the same price.

I am looking at buying a used John Deere LX277 18HP Kawasaki with 200 hours on it. According to the pictures the tractor looks to be in great shape, no rust or fading. He is asking 1850.00 and will deliver it to my house. Is this a reasonable price? Or should I offer something lower?

I am looking for a power flow for a John Deere LX277 and chute. I am using a jarco bagger wagon. This had a 48" C deck. Picture and price would be great.

Long time no post, have not had the need. As I respect y'all so much and have learned a tremendous amount from you I figure I launch a question to increase my knowledge base. So I am looking at buying a tractor to mow with, and only mow with. I have been looking for a JD318 for months. The only...

A few days back I started up the JD LX277 and was pulling the lawn roller around and it just died like it had ran out of fuel, it had been running great up to that point. I first suspected a plugged fuel filter, checked that not a problem. I then thought maybe a fuel pump problem but had never...

Does anyone know a good way go override or bypass the the reverse safety switch on an LX277? This model requires you to lift up on the PTO switch before beginning any reverse mowing otherwise it disengages. EXTREMELY annoying!

I found a JD LX277 for sale on craigslist. In general I wanted to know...how do the older LX277 hold up? Then compare that to the X300 tractor. I have 2-3K to spend on a tractor. 1.5 acres of grass in a hilly area 7-10 degrees. hauling wood, mulch, dirt in a cart and occasionally pushing...

So a few weeks back, I noticed some oil on the floor underneight the rear of my LX277. I put cleaned off what appeared to be some oil on the hex bolts and put some towels under the machine to see if the leak would continue. It seemed like a very slow leak, with maybe a drop an hour. Of...

Hi there. Had a 1999 Craftsman 20.5hp BS 42" that had the tranny go. It did a fair job for a while, but my front yard has a slope and I tow a roller in spring and sweeper when mowing. I don't think it was up to it over time. Shopped the used market (Kubota, JD, etc.) and dealers. Had a choice...

I'd like to change out my hydrostatic transmission fluid and replace it with synthetic 10w-30. I can't seem any instructions on draining the fluid. Has anyone done this or know where to find some tips on it?

I am going to look at a 345 deere with a 54 inch and 20hp Kaw liquid cooled with about a 1000 hours on the machine. The asking price is 3100 from the dealer. The other tractor is a LX277 with about 235 hours and they want 2400 for it. The 277 has a brand new deck 48". The guy that turned it in...

Does anybody know what the MSRP and "Real World" price of an LX277 AWS was in 2002? I just bought a very lightly used one, which the owner said they bought new in '02 and it probably only has about 30 hrs on it. It's in great shape and these seem to be going for about $3000 on machine trader...

I am looking for a good lawn tractor and recently saw this: 2002 LX277 All Wheel Steering, minimal use, great condition, well cared for, $3000 OBO I've searched them in here and people seem to be happy with their LX277s, although I haven't seen any comments on the AWS, and it's longevity. Also...

Just today I ordered a Kubota BX2200. Currently, I have a JD LX277 that just finished its 3rd mowing season. The LX has been a great machine - the only repairs have been a couple of belts that wore out mowing 3 acres 9 months out of the year (south Louisiana). If the LX still has a decent value...

Help! I am trying to choose between the JD LX277 vs. Cub Cadet 2186 for basic mowing and yard work on about 3/4 acre lawn, 5 acre lot. I like the shaft drive of the Cub versus the belt, but the JD seems to hae a little better fit & finish. I also need the show-thrower and the JD single-stage...