John Deere 285 Engine


John Deere 285 lawn tractor photo
1987 - 1992
Late 200 Series
Garden tractor
Series map:
265
285
17.0hp
18.0hp
Engine Detail
Kawasaki FD590V
gasoline
2-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical-shaft
The engine was available in a fuel-injected version for the 1989 model year.
Displacement585 cc
35.7 ci
Bore/Stroke2.91x2.68 inches
74 x 68 mm
Power (gross)18 hp
13.4 kW
Fuel systemcarburetor
 electronic-fuel injected OptOptional
Air cleanerfoam precleaner with paper filter
Compression8.7:1
Rated RPM3400
Idle RPM1400-3350
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity3.3 qts
3.1 L
Engine Oil
285 gasoline engine oil chart
Oil capacity2.6 qts
2.5 L
Oil change50 h
John Deere 285 Engine
John Deere 285 engine image
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