317 by John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere lawn tractors 317 tractor

1979 - 1983

1979 - 1983 300 SeriesGarden tractor

Production

Production ManufacturerJohn Deere TypeGarden tractor FactoryHoricon, Wisconsin, USA Lubrication problems with the original Kohler engine gave the John Deere 317 a reputation as a poor tractor. Deere offered a retro-fit kit to mount the Onan P218G engine and, later, Kohler provided an improved KT17 Series II engine.

John Deere 317 Engine

John Deere 317 Engine 17HP Kolher 691cc 2-cyl gasoline Fuel tank4.5 gal
17.0 L Engine details ...

1979 - 1983

1979 - 1983
300 Series
Garden tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Kolher KT17QS
gasoline
2-cylinder
air-cooled horizontal-shaft
The early versions of the suffered from poor lubrication of the connecting rod journals when operated on hill sides. An improved KT17 Series II engine was used starting at engine specification number 24300 in 1982.
Displacement691 cc
42.18 ci
Bore/Stroke3.125x2.750 inches
79 x 70 mm
Power17 hp
12.7 kW
Starter volts12

Engine Oil

Engine Oil
Oil capacity1.5 qts
1.4 L
Oil change25 h

John Deere 317 Transmission

John Deere 317 Transmission hydrostatic Transmission details ...

1979 - 1983

1979 - 1983
300 Series
Garden tractor

Transmission

Transmission
TransmissionSundstrand Series 15 Model 90
Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity5 qts
4.7 L
Oil type
Deere Hy-Gard
Oil change50 h (filter)
 500 h (oil)

Speeds

Speeds

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis4x2 2WD Steeringmanual Brakesdifferential mechanical shoe CabOpen operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Front PTOindependent Clutchelectric

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase46 inches
116 cm Weight700 lbs
317 kg Front tire16x6.50-8 Rear tire23x10.50-12 Full dimensions and tires ...

1979 - 1983

1979 - 1983
300 Series
Garden tractor

John Deere 317 Tires

John Deere 317 Tires
Ag front4.80x4.00-8
Ag rear23x10.50-12
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear23x10.50-12

317 Serial Numbers

317 Serial Numbers 197995001 1980120001 1981155001 1982190001 1983222001 Final285000
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

317 Serial Location

317 Serial Location Serial number plate below the steering column on the John Deere 317.

Electrical

Electrical Groundnegative Battery volts12

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