John Deere R72 Riding Mower Manual

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R72

The John Deere R72 is a 2WD riding mower from the R series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere from 1984 to 1986. The John Deere R72 is equipped with a single-cylinder gasoline engine and a belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear.

The John Deere R72 riding mower used the Briggs & Stratton engine. It is a single-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine with an electric starter. This engine produced 8.2 PS (6.0 kW; 8.0 HP) of output power.

The John Deere R72 is equipped with manual steering, mechanical band brakes, open operator station, 4.7 liters (1.2 US gal.; 1.0 Imp. gal) fuel tank, and 30 inches (760 mm) mower deck with a single blade.

John Deere R72 wiring. To turn the mower off they use negative power which is a wire to the chassis, so yes open. Consult equipment operator’s manual.

John Deere R72 Specifications

R72 John Deere Riding Mower Parts

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General Specifications
ModelJohn Deere R72
Length1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Width
Height960 mm (37.8 in)
Wheel base1,060 mm (41.7 in)
Weight131 kg (289 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity4.7 liters (1.2 US gal.; 1 Imp. gal)
Battery12V
Cabin typeOpen operator station
Engine
Engine modelBriggs & Stratton
Engine typeFour-stroke, air-cooled
Cylinders1
Fuel typeGasoline
Displacement
Bore and stroke
Horsepower8.2 PS (6.0 kW; 8.0 HP)
StarterElectric

John Deere R72 Riding Mower Manually

Transmission and chassis
Chassis4×2 2WD
Steering typeManual
BrakesMechanical band
Transmission model
Transmission typeBelt-driven gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
SpeedForward: 7.9 kmh (4.9 mph) Reverse: 2.6 (1.6 mph)
Tires
Front tiresLawn/turf: 11×4.00-5
Rear tiresLawn/turf: 16×6.50-8

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PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Middle PTO typeIndependent with mechanical clutch
Middle PTO speed