Lawn Chief 540
The Lawn Chief 540 is a tractor produced by Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 14 hp / 10.4 kW. Transmission: Dana 4360-62. Operating weight: 435 lbs 197 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 14 hp / 10.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3 gal
11.4 L
Transmission
Dana 4360-62
Operating Weight
435 lbs
197 kg
Overview
 | 1993 - 1994
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Lawn Chief |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Harvard, Illinois, USA | |
Lawn Chief 540 Engine | |
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14HP gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 3 gal
11.4 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Lawn Chief 540 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 435 lbs
197 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.00 |
Rear tire | 20x8.00 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Master Parts/Service Manual published in 1993 | |
Master Parts/Service Manual published in 1994 |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Power (gross) | 14 hp
10.4 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Dana 4360-62
Transmission | Dana 4360-62 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Lawn Chief 540 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x8.00 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 67 inches
170 cm |
Height | 40 inches
101 cm |
Weight | 435 lbs
197 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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43" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
43" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Lawn Chief |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 43 inches
109 cm |
Overall width | 53.25 inches
135 cm |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 540.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.1 hrs
Approximately 4.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (3 gal / 11.4 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.7 gal/hr (2.8 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 540 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 540.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)14 hp
Kilowatts (kW)10.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)14.2 PS
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