Engine Specifications
Engine Model – Kawasaki FC540V
Type – 4-stroke, OHV, single cylinder
Displacement – 535 cm3 (32.65 cu-in)
Max. horsepower – 17.3 PS (12.7 KW; 17.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque – 36.7 Nm (3.74 kgm; 27.08 ft·lb) at 2,400 rpm
Cylinders – One
Cycle – Four
Carburetor – Float type with fixed main jet
John Deere 180 Cooling system – Forced-air
Ignition system – Flywheel magneto transistor type
Lubricating system – Full pressurized
Starting system – Electric starter (shift type)
Fuel used – Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Fuel consumption – 245 g/HPh
PTO shaft rotation – Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Full throttle Speeds, no load – 3350 ± 100 rpm
Slow idle Speeds, no load – 1400 ± 100 rpm
NGK-BMR4A – Champion RN11YC
Spark Plug Gap – 0.70-0.80 mm (0.028-0.031 in.)
Intake valve – 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Exhaust valve – 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Oil type – 4-stroke or an equivalent (SF, SE, SD)
Recommended oil – SAE 10W-30, 10W-40
JD 180 Mechanical
Transmission – Peerless 800
Gears – 5 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission Type – 5-speed gear transaxle
Chassis – 4×2 2WD
Steering – manual sector-and-pinion
Brakes – integral transmission disc
Cab – Open operator station
Electrical System
Battery, John Deere (TY6109) – 12 Volt
Alternator Charging Capacity – 15 Amp
Ignition – Solid State
John Deere 180 Capacities
Fuel Tank – 8.3 L (2.2 gal)
Engine Oil, Without Filter – 1.6 L (3.4 pt)
Engine Oil, With Filter – 2.0 L (4.2 pt)
Transaxle – 1.1 L (2.3 pt)
Travel Speeds at 3300 RPM
First Gear-Transaxle (w/46 in. Mower) – 2.4 km/h (1.5 mph)
Second Gear (w/46 in. Mower) – 3.8 km/h (2.4 mph)
Third Gear (w/46 in. Mower) – 5.6 km/h (3.5 mph)
Fourth Gear (w/46 in. Mower) – 7.2 km/h (4.5 mph)
Fifth Gear (w/46 in. Mower) – 8.5 km/h (5.3 mph)
JD 180 Mower
Type – Rotary
Cutting Blades – Three
Blade Length – 407 mm (16 in.)
Cutting Width – 1170 mm (46 in.)
Cutting Height – 38.10-102 mm (1.50-4.00 in.)
Tires
Lawn/turf front – 15×6.00-6
Lawn/turf rear – 18×8.50-8 (38-inch deck) / 20×10.00-8 (42-inch deck)
John Deere 180 Dimensions
Weight (shipping) – 605 lbs (274 kg) (38-inch deck) / 615 lbs (278 kg)
(42-inch deck)
Wheelbase – 44.7 inches (113 cm)
Length – 66 inches (167 cm)
Height – 39.8 inches (101 cm)
Front tread – 28.5 inches (72 cm)
Rear tread – 26.1 inches (66 cm)