21.5-hp (16-kW) engine
Engine oil and fuel filters
The S240 Tractor has a large 44.3-cu in. (726-cc) displacement engine with premium features that provide superior performance and reliability:
The 21.5-hp (16-kW) V-twin engine provides plenty of power and torque to handle tough mulching, mowing, and bagging conditions:
Engine speed lever and spring-loaded choke lever
Engine hood in open position
The engine speed lever and choke control lever are separate controls:
Engine hood opens wide for easy access to service points:
Convenient fuel-filler opening
S240 with Accel Deep 48A Mower Deck
S240 with Accel Deep 48A Mower Deck
The 48-in. (122-cm) Accel Deep Mower Deck is a forged-steel, deep, flat-top design that delivers excellent cut quality, productivity, cleanliness, durability, and versatility. Optimal performance and dispersion of clippings is provided, even at faster mowing speeds or in tall grass:
48A Mower Deck underside (similar Z300 shown)
NOTE: Optional front center rollers shown in above mower deck photos.
Deep mower-deck forging gives excellent cut quality. It allows the cut and suspended material room to exit the deck without getting recut:
Left side of Accel Deep mower deck
Right side of Accel Deep mower deck
Deep mower-deck forging gives high productivity, which gets the job done fast. It allows the cut and suspended material room to exit the deck quickly, reducing the amount of recutting so more power is available to process incoming grass:
Large discharge opening is both high and wide to handle more material:
Accel Deep 48A Mower Deck
The flat-top shape of the deck forging is optimal for keeping the deck and the operator clean:
Cleaning a mower deck, both top and bottom, is one of the most frequent maintenance activities:
Mower wash port
Mower wash port with hose connector
A wash port is provided to make cleaning the underside of the mower deck easy.
Spindle pocket with flip-up cover
Easy-to-adjust mower wheel and mower side reinforcement
The 48A Mower Deck has strong spindle pockets, to keep the blades aligned, even after years of tough service:
Mower wheels are heavy duty:
Low-tension belt-drive design reduces the side load on engine lower bearings and mower deck bearings for longer life.
The mower deck features a 5/8-in. (16-mm) diameter solid-steel rod side bumper that provides extra strength and protection.
Dual-stage E-coat and powder-paint coatings provide extra protection from rust.
The 48A Mower Deck is designed for maximum versatility, providing the greatest ease in changing from one mower discharge mode to another
Optional rear bagger
An optional 6.5-bu (229-L) Power Flow material collection system (MCS) is available. It provides efficient bagging performance and has easy-to-empty bags:
Side-discharge blades can be used with the Power Flow system when bagging.
Mulching blades are included with the optional MulchControl attachment. They can be used for mulching, side discharging, and bagging.
Mower blade use chart
| Mode(s) of operation | Mower blade |
| Side discharging mode only | Side-discharge blade (shipped with mower) |
| Mulching mode only | Mulching blade (shipped with MulchControl) |
| Side discharge and mulching | Mulching blade (shipped with MulchControl) |
| Bagging | Either side-discharge or mulching blade |
S240 with 42-in. (107-cm) Accel Deep™ Mower Deck
48A MulchControl handle
The optional MulchControl system makes mulching more practical for many mowing situations because it not only does an excellent job of mulching, but it also allows the mower to be easily converted for times when it is more desirable to side discharge or collect the lawn material. Advantages of mulching grass clippings include:
MulchControl baffle closed (shown on Z300 42A mower deck)
MulchControl baffle open (shown on Z300 42A mower deck)
MulchControl is an innovative, simple design that is easy to use and maintain:
MulchControl is well-suited to the following mowing situations:
MulchControl puts the operator in control of the clippings.
While in the side-discharge mode, MulchControl still mulches about one third of the material. Therefore, the side-discharge mode is essentially a partial-mulch mode. This can be an advantage when side discharging or bagging, as it helps to reduce the amount of material being discharged. Other times this could work as a disadvantage:
When bagging with MulchControl on a 48A mower deck, the MulchControl baffle can be opened or closed with the Power Flow™ blower installed. The Power Flow blower runs without material when the baffle is closed.
Rear baffle (A) must be removed for bagging with MulchControl with 42A mower decks
When bagging with MulchControl on a 42A mower deck, the cut-and-throw rear bagger can be used with the MulchControl blades. However, the rear MulchControl baffle (A) needs to be removed to install the bagger chute. The baffle is held in place with two carriage bolts. To return to mulching, the chute needs to be removed and the baffle replaced.
Each MulchControl system is an optional field-installed attachment and includes everything needed for handle actuation: baffles, handle, and mulch blades.
Attachment |
Description |
Applications |
42-in. (107-cm) Accel Deep MulchControl |
S220 and model 2021 and newer S240 Lawn Tractors |
|
48-in. (122-cm) Accel Deep MulchControl |
S240 Lawn Tractor, model year 2016 and newer X300 and X500 Series Tractors, Z300 and Z500 Series ZTrak™ Mowers |
Two-pedal speed and direction controls
Forward speed control pedal in use
A Kanzaki® Tuff Torq® hydrostatic transmission gives an infinite choice of speeds and makes changing the direction of travel easy.
Side-by-side foot pedals control the speed and direction of travel:
Hydrostatic transmission
Appropriate transmissions are used in each tractor model, depending on rear tire size and tractor performance requirements, to ensure excellent performance and reliability:
Kanzaki and Tuff Torq are trademarks of Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg. Co., Ltd.
S140 Tractor with front blade, weights, and tire chains
S160 Tractor with snow blower, weather enclosure, weights, and tire chains
An advantage of lawn tractors is their ability to use equipment for snow removal. Lawn tractor owners can add a John Deere snow blower or front blade to make quick work of moving snow whenever the need arises. Weather enclosure and tire-chain attachments add comfort and performance.
Equipment available for snow removal includes:
200 Series Tractor
Solid, one-piece frame
The solid one-piece frame is constructed of 12-gauge, 0.105-in. (2.7-mm) steel:
Turf Trac tire tread
The S240 comes with premium Turf Trac tires for superior traction and appearance: A more rounded profile reduces lawn scuffing and steering effort.
Front axle and wheel spindle
The front axle is constructed of solid cast iron that will not bend:
Front bumper
Front bumper
The front bumper provides additional front-end protection and attractive, bold style.
Rear CargO Mount points
Front CargO Mount points are at the top of the dashboard
Rear bagger is mounted with CargO Mount points
Rear bagger is mounted with CargO Mount points
The CargO Mount system is a combination of front and rear mounting points that provide convenient and easy installation of the rear bagger and other attachments.
Comfortable operator station, right side
Comfortable operator station, left side
The operator station is designed for operator comfort and easy operation:
Comfortable seat
Preferred seat adjustment lever
Operator comfort is enhanced with a 15-in. (38-cm) high-back, two-piece seat with an open back:
Rubber isolators under the seat give a smoother ride
The seat can be tilted forward for protection from the elements and to provide easy access to the fuel tank:
Cup holder and storage compartment with cover
The beverage holder and storage compartment, located on the right fender, add value and operator convenience.
Handgrip and reflector on fender flare
Fender flares cover the tires more completely and add style to the tractor. Handgrips give extra comfort for the operator, especially when operating on hillsides. Reflectors make the tractor more visible.
Conveniently located controls
Dash instruments and controls
Three-spoke steering wheel for greater operator comfort and control:
The contoured dash has clean, attractive styling:
Engine speed lever and spring-loaded choke lever
Power take-off (PTO) switch
The engine speed lever and choke control lever are separate controls:
The mower deck is engaged with an easy-to-use electric PTO switch:
Easy-read fuel gauge
Convenient fuel-filler opening
The easy-read fuel gauge shows how much fuel is in the tank and can be seen on the dashboard:
Two-pedal speed/direction controls
Side-by-side foot pedals
Side-by-side foot pedals control the speed and direction of travel:
Cruise control lever
Cruise control is standard equipment:
Brake/parking brake pedal
Parking brake lever
The parking brake control is conveniently located for easy access. It holds the brake pedal securely in the locked position.
Mower deck height adjustment lever
A spring-assisted, ergonomically designed lift lever simplifies adjusting the mower cut height:
RIO switch
CAUTION: Children or bystanders may be injured by rotating blades. Before traveling forward or rearward:
NOTE: Backing up while the mower is engaged is strongly discouraged. RIO should be used only when operating another attachment or when the operator deems it necessary to reposition the machine with the mower engaged.
NOTE: If the mower or other attachment stops while repositioning the machine, return the attachment engagement switch to the off position. Start engine and engage mower. Begin again with step 2.
Example quick-response (QR) code label
John Deere riding lawn mowers are equipped with a QR code label that links to an owner support website. The label can be found on the rear fender, to the left of the seat.
Upper portion of owner support web page
Lower portion of owner support web page
The owner support website is formatted for smart phones and available without setting up an account and password. The QR code includes the mower’s serial number, enabling the owner support website to provide a maintenance schedule, service parts, attachments, how-to guide, videos, warranty information, and an operator’s manual for the specific mower.
The owner support website also allows users to purchase service parts, schedule dealer service, purchase extended warranties, and download the Equipment Mobile app. The Equipment Mobile app enables users to maintain a shared digital service record with their dealer.
One-piece hood is easy to open
Service interval decal located under hood
The one-piece hood opens easily to permit checking and servicing the engine:
Easy-to-service engine fuel and oil filters
Easy access to fuel-fill opening
The engine fuel and oil filters, the oil check/fill tube, and the oil drain tube are exposed for serviceability when the hood is opened.
The seat tilts up and out of the way to make adding fuel easy.
One-piece hood with quality headlights
X350 Tractor
Z370R Electric ZTrak™ Mower
Keep your John Deere equipment running its best with the John Deere Equipment Mobile App. Download the app from the mobile device’s app store, then add all your John Deere equipment by scanning the serial number bar codes. Once your equipment is added, you can access all your product’s model, serial number, and model year information in one place. The app also provides maintenance, parts, and support resources that are specific to your serial number(s).
Use Equipment Mobile to find the right parts
It is important to get the right parts the first time. When you load your equipment list, Equipment Mobile provides parts information specific to your serial number(s). This is helpful to you and your John Deere dealer, as some parts can vary by serial number range.
Maintenance plan screen
Maintenance parts and notes screen
Equipment Mobile includes comprehensive maintenance plans for each piece of your equipment. The maintenance plan screen keeps track of completed tasks, provides a place for your notes, and provides parts listings. You can also share your maintenance plan with your dealership, enabling tasks completed by the dealer to be included.
A machine’s operator’s manual is a go-to resource that is available in Equipment Mobile. You can search, view, and download a copy. The operator’s manual is specific to the serial number(s) of your equipment.
Smart Connector
BUC10537 smart connector, wiring harness, and twist ties
A smart connector links the mower to the Equipment Mobile App and transmits vehicle information via Bluetooth® wireless technology to provide:
Optional BUC11960 smart connector is for use with:
Hours, fuel level, key switch status, and battery level are updated whenever the Equipment Mobile device is in range of a mower with a BUC11960 smart connector.
One end of the wiring harness plugs into the back of the fuel gauge. The other ends plug into the smart connector and the tractor's wiring harness. Z500 ZTrak Mowers come with a dedicated connectivity connector, so the new wire harness is not needed.
Optional BUC10537 smart connector is for use with:
Hours, fuel level, key switch status, and battery level are updated whenever the mower’s key is turned on and the Equipment Mobile device is in range of a mower with a BUC10537 smart connector. The X350R Tractor does not report exact fuel level, it only indicates if the mower is low on fuel.
One end of the wiring harness plugs into the back of a Select Series X300 or X500 Tractor instrument cluster. The other ends plug into the smart connector and the tractor's wiring harness.
The Z370R and Z380R Electric ZTrak Mowers include the smart connector in base equipment.
On Electric ZTrak Mowers the battery level, charging status, and hours are transmitted when the Equipment Mobile device is in range of the mower, and the mower is on or actively charging. Equipment Mobile can also update an Electric ZTrak Mower’s controller software.
A smart connector requires the Equipment Mobile App. The John Deere Equipment Mobile App can be found in the mobile device’s app store.
Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
| Specs & Compare | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select up to 4 models to compare specifications | John Deere S240 Lawn Tractor with 48-in. Deck |
| Engine power | 21.5 hp 16.0 kW |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil change | No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter | |||
| Engine manufacturer/model | FR651V | |||
| Transaxle type | K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive | |||
| Transaxle control | Side-by-side pedals | |||
| Rear tires | 20x10-8 | |||
| Lift system type | Spring-assisted hand-grip lever | |||
| Cutting width | Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48 in. 122 cm |
|||
| U.S. warranty | 3-year/200-hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.) |
| Power | 21.5 hp 16.0 kW |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 44.3 cu in. 726 cc |
|||
| Manufacturer/model | FR651V | |||
| Type | Overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter | |||
| Cylinders | V-twin, cast-iron liners | |||
| Governor | Mechanical | |||
| Choke/speed control | Separate levers, automatic choke return | |||
| Cooling method | Air | |||
| Air cleaner | Dry, replaceable | |||
| Oil change | No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter |
| Type | Gasoline | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel delivery | Pulse pump and carburetor | |||
| Fuel gauge | Easy-read on dash | |||
| Fuel tank location | Rear | |||
| Fuel fill opening | Center, 1.75 in. 4.45 cm |
|||
| Fuel tank capacity | 2.4 U.S. gal. 9.1 L |
| Battery | 12 V 300 CCA |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charging system | Flywheel alternator, regulated, 12 amp | |||
| Engine starter | Bendix type | |||
| Hour meter | Yes | |||
| Headlights | Two standard, incandescent | |||
| Taillights or reflector | Reflectors | |||
| Backup lights | No | |||
| Rear work lights | No | |||
| 12-V outlet | No |
| Type | K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | Side-by-side pedals | |||
| Cruise control | Standard | |||
| Oil cooler | Fins and fan on transaxle | |||
| Oil filter | Internal, not replaceable | |||
| Differential lock | No | |||
| Forward speed | 0-5.5 mph 0-8.9 km/h |
|||
| Reverse speed | 0-3.2 mph 0-5.2 km/h |
|||
| Brakes | Internal wet disk |
| Frame | Full-length welded steel | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primer/paint | E-coat/powder | |||
| Weight bracket | Optional rear | |||
| Receiver hitch | No | |||
| Front axle | Cast iron front axle, front wheel sealed ball bearings | |||
| Spindle bushings | No | |||
| Front tires | 15x6-6 | |||
| Rear tires | 20x10-8 | |||
| Hood material | Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent | |||
| Fender deck material | Stamped steel | |||
| Floor mats | Yes, with debris removing channels | |||
| Storage | Storage tray with cover | |||
| Service interval decal | Yes | |||
| Fender handles/grips | Handgrips | |||
| Cup holder | Yes | |||
| Equipment mounting | CargO Mount™ system | |||
| Maximum towing capacity | 500 lb 227 kg |
| Type | Sector and pinion with single drag link and tie rod | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four-wheel steer | Not available on this model | |||
| Steering wheel | Deluxe, diameter - 14 in. 35.6 cm |
|||
| Tilt steering wheel | No | |||
| Turning radius | 18 in. 45.7 cm |
|||
| Uncut circle radius | With 48A: 18.5 in. 47 cm |
| Type | Open-back design with grasp | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat back height | 15 in. 38.1 cm |
|||
| Armrests | No | |||
| Fore-aft adjustment | While seated, 5.5 in. 14 cm |
|||
| Seat suspension | Tilt, two rubber isolators |
| Type | Spring-assisted hand-grip lever | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic outlets | No | |||
| Mower cut height | 13 positions, 1-4 in. 2.5-10.2 cm |
|||
| Cut height increments | 0.25 in. 0.64 cm |
|||
| Preset cut height | No |
| Type | Side discharge | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting width | Accel Deep mower deck, 48 in. 122 cm |
|||
| Construction | Forged steel deck shell | |||
| Mower deck material | Steel, 10 gauge 0.135 in. 3.4 mm |
|||
| Mower wash port | Yes, with hose end | |||
| Mower drive system | Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch | |||
| Mower wheels | Four | |||
| Mower wheel adjustment | One bolt | |||
| Mower level adjustment | Easy-level deck |
| Type | Slide under tractor | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front draft arms | One spring clip | |||
| Rear draft arms | Two spring clips | |||
| Mower wheels rotate | No | |||
| Drive system | Single V-belt |
| Meets ANSI standard | Yes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meets OPEI standard | Yes | |||
| Backup protection | Reverse Implement Option (RIO) | |||
| Safety video | Yes |
| Notes | Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent Durable primer and powder paint finish Large, 14-in. (36-cm) steering wheel for more comfortable operation |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 3-year/200-hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.) |
| Mowers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear bagger | 2-bag, 6.5 bu 229 L |
|||
| Powered material collection | Power Flow™ system | |||
| Mulching system | Yes, MulchControl™ | |||
| Front thatcher | ||||
| Front blade | 46 in. 116.8 cm |
|||
| Mid-mount blade | ||||
| Snow blower | Two-stage, 44 in. 111.8 cm |
|||
| Rotary broom | ||||
| Rotary tiller | ||||
| Sleeve hitch | ||||
| 3-point hitch | ||||
| Rear power take-off (PTO) | ||||
| Plow, moldboard | ||||
| Box scraper | ||||
| Cultivator | ||||
| Rear blade | ||||
| Disk harrow | ||||
| Landscape rake | ||||
| Sprayer | Tow-behind only, 15 U.S. gal. 56.8 L Tow-behind only, 25 U.S. gal. 94.6 L |
|||
| Spreader | Tow-behind only, 125 lb 57.7 kg Tow-behind only, 175 lb 79.4 kg |
|||
| Front bumper | Included | |||
| Brush guard | ||||
| Weather protection | Weather enclosure | |||
| Sun canopy | Sun canopy | |||
| Rear receiver hitch | ||||
| Bucket holder | Yes, single bucket | |||
| Grass striping | ||||
| Tractor shovel | ||||
| Front loader | ||||
| Other equipment | ||||
| Tow-behind tools | 16 |
| Height | 45 in. 1143 mm |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 75.1 in. 1908 mm |
|||
| Wheelbase | 48.9 in. 1242 mm |
|||
| Width with mower | 63 in. 1600 mm |
|||
| Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) | 54 in. 1372 mm |
|||
| Width without mower | 39.4 in. 1000 mm |
|||
| Weight | 522 lb 237 kg |
| Manufacturing location | Greeneville, Tennessee, USA | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date collected | 3-Oct-22 |
