New S240 Lawn Tractor with 42-in. Deck

Specifications

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, 42 in. 107 in.
U.S. warranty	3-year/200-hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.)

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

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

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

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

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

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 42A: 24 in. 61 cm

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

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

Type	Side discharge
Cutting width	Accel Deep mower deck, 42 in. 107 cm
Construction	Stamped steel deck shell
Mower deck material	12 gauge 0.105 in. 2.7 mm
Mower wash port	Yes, with hose end
Mower drive system	Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch
Mower wheels	Two
Mower wheel adjustment	One bolt
Mower level adjustment	Easy-level deck

Type	Slide under tractor
Front draft arms	One spring clip
Rear draft arms	Two spring clips
Mower wheels rotate	No
Drive system	Single V-belt

Meets ANSI standard	Yes
Meets OPEI standard	Yes
Backup protection	Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
Safety video	Yes

Notes	Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent Durable primer and powder paint finish Large, 14-in. (36-cm) steering wheel for more comfortable operation
Warranty	3-year/200-hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.)

Mowers
Rear bagger	2-bag, 6.5 bu 229 L
Powered material collection
Mulching system	Yes, MulchControl™
Front thatcher
Front blade	46 in. 116.8 cm
Mid-mount blade
Snow blower	Two-stage, 44 in. 111.8 cm
Rotary broom
Rotary tiller
Sleeve hitch
3-point hitch
Rear power take-off (PTO)
Plow, moldboard
Box scraper
Cultivator
Rear blade
Disk harrow
Landscape rake
Sprayer	Tow-behind only, 15 U.S. gal. 56.8 L Tow-behind only, 25 U.S. gal. 94.6 L
Spreader	Tow-behind only, 125 lb 57.7 kg Tow-behind only, 175 lb 79.4 kg
Front bumper	Included
Brush guard
Weather protection	Weather enclosure
Sun canopy	Sun canopy
Rear receiver hitch
Bucket holder	Yes, single bucket
Grass striping	Lawn striping kit
Tractor shovel
Front loader
Other equipment
Tow-behind tools	16

Height	45 in. 1143 mm
Overall length	75.1 in. 1908 mm
Wheelbase	48.9 in. 1242 mm
Width with mower	50 in. 1270 mm
Width with mower (deflector raised for storage)	49 in. 1244 mm
Width without mower	39.4 in. 1000 mm
Weight	486 lb 220 kg

Manufacturing location	Greeneville, Tennessee, USA
Date collected	3-Oct-22