John Deere S240

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