LX279 with a Kawasaki FD501v engine. When I shut it off, it has a knocking noise, when the engine stops. Sounds like a rod but only does it when the engine stops. What else could it be water...

I have a 1999 LX279 with a Kawasaki engine. Lots of hours, but still runs good & doesn't smoke or use oil. I notice lately when I shut it off, I hear a knocking sound as it stops. What does it...

Hi, does anyone have the Service Manual for John Deere LX277 or LX279? Thanks

Chasing a wiring diagram to suit LX279 or at least the wiring diagram or pin out for the voltage regulator. My newly acquired LX279 isnt charging and the plug looks melted and someone has had a go...

Hello, Does anybody know whether an LX279 rear bagger will fit on other Deere LX mower? Thank You, jack

LX279 48" cutting bed tractor with 18hp water cooled Kawasaki engine. The background While cutting with my tractor I saw fuel leaking out of a hole in the fuel pump. It was running fine but this...

Good afternoon, Could someone measure the rough distance between the center of the screws at the Steering Tie Rod? Part No AM132391. See attached Image. Have a great day, Mike

Circa 1998 LX279 with 42' deck. The PTO stopped engaging in the middle of a mowing session. My wife was mowing so I don't know the exact sequence of events. The switch was replaced a couple...

Engine starts and runs fine but when the mower is engaged the engine shuts down.

my lx279 just stopped whilst mowing, traced it to a blown fuse, problem it blows as soon as you turn on the ignition have disconnected all engine wiring at senders ect still blowsi disconnected a...

JD LX279 Lawn Tractor charging system fried so I replaced stator, regulator, and key switch/board. Trouble shooting completed: I replaced PTO switch; Verified good blue wire from PTO switch to...

please help I need info on rebuilding tranny maybe a quick fix

why does this bolt keep breaking on me. used a grade 8 and still only lasted 1 year. engage clutch at no more than half throttle. any thing I can change or do.

Getting ready to overhaul 1999 model LX279 transmission. TuffTorq K62A. Somebody makes the overhaul/upgrade kit that gives this transmission more torque and speed. It is NOT made by John Deere or...

I asked this on another site but got little feedback. Hopefully my luck will change here. I am new to the forum and like many ended up here looking for help. I have a 2000 LX279 lawn tractor...

My LX279 will only run with the choke on. New carbarator fuel pump filer and line. What can cause this

I would really like to know how to disable the reverse stop. Can anyone tell me where the switch is and how to disable it? My old 316 never had it and I never hurt anyone or myself.

I just became the proud new owner of an LX279 after a liftime of SEARS, MTDs and Murrays. Ain't never goin back!! The ONLY thing this mower needs is a new seat as the old one has delaminated from...

I am considering buying an LZ279, but I heard that the mower stops while in reverse....True???

While waiting on the fuel pump for my LX279 I picked up a 30 inch mechanical tiller. The John Deere website and JDPC list the tiller as an attachment for the LX279 but a dealer told me that the...

I am making progress but would appreciate any advice. I am aware of and using tips from these two threads LX178 quits/won't run until cool - TractorByNet.com and...

I am considering a 2002 LX279 which needs a new hood and would cost around $1300 including the new hood and stickers. The seller says he has mowed 1 acre of yard with it since 2002, that he...

I have a lx279 17 hp kawi, hydro drive. It will barely back up and will not back up a hill at all. engine runs fine it seems to be in the tranny. The tranny is full of oil, I bought the correct...

I have a lx279 that I bought used so no manual. I like it and the engine runs fine, but he won't hardly back up. It has no power, seems to be in the transmission. The tranny fluid level is fine...

I have a John Deere LX279(17HP Kawasaki Liquid Cooled V-Twin, 48 Inch deck, and Power-Flow rear bagger) that has had a drive train issue, and was wondering if anyone can shed some light...

My mower is starved for fuel and will only run with the choke full on. I installed a new fuel filter and front fuel hose. The filter will not fill with gas and the tank is full. Maybe I have a...

Anyone have a John Deere riding mower LX279 water cooled?

I have a lawntractor LX279 water cooled Kawasaki engine. Fuel pump started leaking. I bought a new one at John Deere and installed it. Mower started right up and ran about 1 minute then acted...

\'00 GT235 or \'01 LX279? Seeking advice: Need a mowing tractor for less than one acre of lawn, mostly flat, some uneven ground and small hills. Local JD dealer has a '00 GT235, 48"C deck with...

I dropped my rider in for service this morning, had it now 5 years. Had some leaky tires from a thorn or something so I'm having them place tubes in all 4 tires and they I told them to add that...