john deere lawn tractors 317
 | 1979 - 1983
300 SeriesGarden tractor | 1979 - 1983 | 300 Series | Garden tractor |
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1979 - 1983 | ||||
300 Series | ||||
Garden tractor | ||||
1979 - 1983 | |
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300 Series | |
Garden tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Horicon, 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 | |
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17HP Kolher 691cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 4.5 gal
17.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 317 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Differential mechanical shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. |
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John Deere 317 photos...  |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 46 inches
116 cm |
Weight | 700 lbs
317 kg |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
John Deere 317 attachments | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
46" mid-mount mower deck | |
snowblower | |
blade | |
front-end loader | |
Attachment details ...  |
317 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate below the steering column on the John Deere 317. |
317 Serial Numbers | |
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1979 | 95001 |
1980 | 120001 |
1981 | 155001 |
1982 | 190001 |
1983 | 222001 |
Final | 285000 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1979, by John Deere | |
John Deere Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1980 | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1980, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1982, by John Deere | |
Introducing the John Deere lawn and garden line for 1979 | |
John Deere Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1978 | |
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Operator's Manual 317 Hydrostatic Tractor (OM-M84243) published in 1981 | |
Operator's Manual 41 and 48 Rotary Mowers (OMM49677) | |
Operator's Manual 49 Snowthrower (OMM89078) published in 1986 |