John Deere GT242, GT262 and GT275 Lawn and Garden Tractors Technical Manual (TM1582)

Models covered

This is TM1582, dated 15 July 1997. It covers the GT242, GT262 and GT275 lawn and garden tractors and replaces the earlier TM1582 (22DEC94) and TM1515. If you own one of these GT tractors, this is the dealer technician's book for it.

Engines and drivetrain

• GT242: Kawasaki FC420V, 10.4 kW (14 hp), 423 cc, gear transaxle with 6 forward speeds
• GT262: Kawasaki FC540V, 12.6 kW (17 hp), 535 cc, gear transaxle with 6 forward speeds
• GT275: Kawasaki FV540V, 12.6 kW (17 hp), 535 cc, hydrostatic drive with Twin Touch foot control

What is inside

Each section follows the same order: specs, component location, schematics, troubleshooting, theory of operation, diagnostics, tests and adjustments, then repair. The 429 pages cover:

• Safety, specifications and serial number locations (engine, carburetor, transaxle, hydrostatic transmission, mower deck)
• Engine repair for the Kawasaki single-cylinder OHV engines
• Electrical: wiring harness legend, system schematics, PTO clutch and starting circuit diagnostics
• Gear power train and hydrostatic power train
• Steering and brakes
• Attachments: 38-inch, 44-inch rear discharge and 48-inch mower decks

Who it is for

It is useful for a homeowner rebuilding an older GT, and for a small-engine shop that still sees these tractors. The electrical diagnostic charts are a big help when a tractor will not crank or the PTO will not engage.

Main specifications

Format

Digital PDF, delivered as a download link after purchase. You can search it, zoom diagrams and print only the pages you need.