John Deere 317

The John Deere 317 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 691 cc 42.18 ci engine. The rated power output is 17 hp 12.7 kW. Transmission: Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90. Operating weight: 700 lbs 317 kg.

Overview

	1979 - 1983 300 SeriesGarden tractor
1979 - 1983
300 Series
Garden tractor

Production
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
17HP Kolher 691cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	4.5 gal 17.0 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 317 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Differential mechanical shoe brakes
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTO	independent
Clutch	electric

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	46 inches 116 cm
Weight	700 lbs 317 kg
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Rear tire	23x10.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
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
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

Engine

Engine Detail — 691 cc / 42.18 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kolher KT17QS
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	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.
Displacement	691 cc 42.18 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.125x2.750 inches 79 x 70 mm
Power (gross)	17 hp 12.7 kW
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	1.5 qts 1.4 L
Oil change	25 h

Transmission

Transmission — Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90

Transmission	Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90
Type	shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	5 qts 4.7 L
Oil type	JD All-Weather Hydrostatic Fluid
Oil change	50 h (filter)
	500 h (oil)

	JD All-Weather Hydrostatic Fluid

Dimensions

John Deere 317 Tires
Ag front	4.80x4.00-8
Ag rear	23x10.50-12
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x10.50-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	46 inches 116 cm
Length	69 inches 175 cm
Width	42.5 inches 107 cm
Height	44 inches 111 cm
Weight	700 lbs 317 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
46" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Front-end loader
The 317 was compatible with the John Deere model 33 tiller, with 26-, 34-, or 42-inch width. The 33 tiller requires the installation of the rear PTO kit (BM15851) on the tractor.

Photos

John Deere 317 with front blade and integral hitch.

John Deere 317 with plow, left side

John Deere 317 with blade, front-left view.

John Deere 317 with blade, tiller, and model 80 cart.

John Deere 317 with mower deck, right side.