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John Deere LX279 Discussions (30)

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    Fuel delivery problem with LX279 Tractor

    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...
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    How can i reverse mow with LX279

    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.
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    John Deere LX279 Drive Train problem

    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...
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    Any JD LX279 lawn tractor owners here?

    Anyone have a John Deere riding mower LX279 water cooled?
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    lx279 mow in reverse?

    I am considering buying an LZ279, but I heard that the mower stops while in reverse....True???
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    Need instructions to replace fuel pump LX279

    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...
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    Troubleshooting LX279 runs well on flat, fuel issues on hills

    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...
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    lx279

    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...
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    30 inch mechanical tiller on LX279

    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...
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    Wanted - Service Manual for John Deere LX277 or LX279

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

    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...
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    LX279 Fuel problem. 17 hp water cooled Kawasaki

    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...
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    '00 GT235 or '01 LX279?

    \'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...
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    lx279 won't back up?

    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...
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    JD LX279 engine cuts out when mower engaged

    Engine starts and runs fine but when the mower is engaged the engine shuts down.
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    LX279 Kawasaki eng

    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...
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    LX279 Lawn Mower-Transmission Oil? / Tire Slime ?

    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...
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    2002 JD LX279 or new riding mower?

    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...
  19. Diggerdon1

    LX279

    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...
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    LX279 PTO won't engage

    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...
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4.00 star(s)
thebigmo

LX279 John Deere
Overall Review
Model Year: 1999

Very good tractor LX279, the tuff torq K62A is the weak link of the tractor. This transmission is flawed because when the transmission gets hot, it by-passes the oil and slips very badly and loses traction. John Deere should have recalled this product but they didn't. I know several people that have this transmission in their machine and all have that same problem. My transmission started slipping while machine was under warranty. John Deere couldn't find anything wrong with it (of course not). But anyway just running the tractor at 3/4 speed now for the least 10 years and still mowing like a dream, just takes longer. The only way to fix this is to overhaul trans and change to 5w20 full sythetic oil. Someone makes and overhaul and upgrade kit and I've heard it is fantastic. This kit IS NOT from John Deere or tufftorq. Finally make sure you change the bolt that holds the PTO to the crankshaft---IT WILL BREAK---count on it. This mower has never failed, mowed great. The only complaints are the two above.

Pros: Dependable.
Cons: The 2 listed above.

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5.00 star(s)
elink03

LX279 John Deere
JD LX297 Review
Model Year: 2000

The LX297 has been a very reliable machine. I've it new and owned it for over 13yrs. Currently I'm having a problem with the drivetrain. After mowing for an hour or so, it starts to make this deep grinding noise and it loose power to keep moving.

Pros: Dependable.
Cons: Instruction to replace transmission fluid is not listed in the user manual. Currently the manual calls out the wrong oil type.

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2.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

LX279 John Deere
Lemon
Model Year: 1999

I should of stayed with Honda. Smoked from the time it was new, and broke the bolt off holding the PTO at 300 hrs. Hood cracked down the center. Nothing but plastic. One big money pit!

Pros: It taugh me to appreciate Honda's.
Cons: I still own it.

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