John Deere 400
1975 - 1983
400 Series Garden tractor
Production
Manufacturer John Deere
Garden tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Mechanical shoe brakes
Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel 4.5 gal17.0 L
Hydraulic system 1.375 gal5.2 L
Hydraulics
Capacity 1.375 gal5.2 L
Front valves 2
Tractor hitch
Rear Type 0 Opt Optional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO independent Opt Optional
Clutch mechanical * Linked to the front PTO.
Rear PTO Type drilled shaft
Engine RPM 840@3500
Front PTO independent
Clutch mechanical
Front PTO Type 2100
400 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate below the steering column on the John Deere 400.
Electrical
Ground negative
Battery volts 12
Questions
We are looking for the solenoid that makes the garden tractor work. The part number we have is: AM 35712. We believe this is the correct part.
AM 35712 is the solenoid that controls the throttle plate. AM53945 is the solenoid for the starter.
Email: Peter@TractorData.com
References
Operator's Manual 400 Hydrostatic Tractor (OM-M48676) published in 1975
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1975, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1976, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1978, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1979, by John Deere
John Deere Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1980
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1980, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1982, by John Deere
Introducing the John Deere lawn and garden line for 1979
John Deere Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1978
Matched Working Equipment for John Deere Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1975
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