John Deere X300 Riding Mower

Summary of the Specifications:

17 Horse power, 472 cc engine

3.5 US gallon fuel tank

Automation transmission, 0 – 5.5 miles per hour forward and 0 – 4.0 in reverse

Hour meter to assist with maintenance and warranty monitoring

Tool tray and cup holder included

Turning radius is 16 inches

Cut height is from 1 to 4 inches with 13 adjustable positions in 1/4 inch increments

Front and back attachment draft arms

Engine: 17 Horse Power V-Twin air cooled engine with full pressure lubrication

Transmission: Twin touch pedals  automatic transmission  with two foot pedal control.

Warranty: New 4 year limited warranty, 48 months or 300 hours whichever comes first

Features:

3.5 US gallon tank with large 3 inch fill opening

35 watt headlights

Tight 16 inch turning radius

38 inch deck, easy conversion to side discharge, mulch or material collection

Optionally available in 42 inch deck size

Heavy duty PTO clutch

Standard tool tray and beverage holder

Standard hour meter

Mower deck height from 1 inch to 4 inch cuts

Description of the John Deere X300 riding lawn mower

The John Deere X300 riding lawn mower comes in a 38 inch deck, and a 42 inch deck with or without mulching capability. Consumers can pick up this power house for $2999 at time of writing or have it delivered for a modest fee. The John Deere X300 riding lawn mower comes with a 4 year warranty or 300 hours of operation, whichever comes first.

The John Deere X300 riding lawn mower is a real work horse and with the accessories and attachments offered by John Deere, consumers can use their lawn mower for much more than just cutting the lawn. From mulching to spreading fertilizer to de-thatching, pulling trailers, the John Deere X300 riding lawn mower will make your yard work easy and enjoyable.

John Deere also offers their 30 day satisfaction promise. Consumers who are not happy with their John Deere X300 riding lawn mower within 30 days can return it for a full refund of an exchange. Note you must return your John Deere X300 riding lawn mower within the 30 day window or this offer is no longer valid.

Delivery:

Consumer can use the John Deere web site to locate a dealer to make their purchase and also arrange for pickup or delivery of the  John Deere X300 riding lawn mower. Consumers should attempt to negotiate free delivery with the dealer based on distance and price paid for the lawn mower. Of course if you have your own trailer or have access to one, this will be the most economical method for most people. You should also confirm the weight rating for your trailer to ensure that there are safety issues during transportation.

Accessories:

The John Deere X300 riding lawn mower comes with a long list of potential accessories that customers may choose from. These John Deere accessories include utility carts, tractor shovel, lawn sweeper, front cutting blade, cargo mount single bucket holder and double bucket holder, oscillating fan to cool the driver, 12 volt work light, sun shade, weather enclosure,  48 inch snow blower, front brush guard, broadcast spreader, rear bagger, utility cart , sprayer, lawn roller, aerator, de-thatcher, pull type spin spreader, and a few others we have not mentioned. With all of these accessories your John Deere X300 riding lawn mower can become a real work horse around your garden and yard.

Online Reviews

Online reviews for the John Deere X300 riding lawn mower are mixed with some customers find these machines to be excellent while others find minor problems as far as we could tell. Although John Deere does not provide a facility on their web site to allow consumers to offer their opinions, there are other sites including this one that will accept reviews and comments about the John Deere X300 riding lawn mower. One consumer had multiple problems with the blades locking and the transmission needing replacement. Most so far seem to be satisfied with their lawn mowers.

John Deere also offers a testimonials page that has been obviously reviewed and sanctioned by them. They are all positive and I am sure these customers were very happy with their products, however John Deere does not offer any contrasting reviews about the John Deere X300 riding lawn mower for obvious reasons.

Safety & Maintenance

The John Deere X300 riding lawn mower is like any other powerful tractor. It should be treated with respect and used in both a safe manner as well as when performing repairs and maintenance on these machines. Lawn mowers of this type can do a lot of damage very quickly so always make sure that the motor is switched off and cannot start even accidentally before any type of work is completed.

If you are not comfortable or handy then the tasks of oil changes, routine maintenance and repairs is probably best left to the professionals.  John Deere also offers an on site service to customers. Consumers can schedule an appointment by phone or online for a technician to come out and repair your John Deere X300 riding lawn mower. Of course this will be more expensive than taking your lawn mower into the shop, however compare the costs of transportation as well to the cost and convenience of an on site technician repairing your John Deere X300 riding lawn mower.

While operating the John Deere X300 riding lawn mower, consumers should wear proper eye safety glasses, and avoid wearing any loose fitting clothing that could accidentally get caught in moving parts. Although the John Deere X300 riding lawn mower is not as loud as some other lawn equipment, it is recommended that operators wear ear protection.

Before your operate the John Deere X300 riding lawn mower for the first time take a few minutes to properly familiarize yourself with the safe operation of the lawn mower. Follow guidelines in the manual. In addition before you operate the John Deere X300 riding lawn mower each time, take a few minutes to properly inspect the machine for loose parts, leaking fluid, and anything else that might compromise your safety.

Keep children off and also away from the John Deere X300 riding lawn mower while it is in operation. Make sure that no one is near the exhaust chute to avoid the possibility of being hit with debris from the lawn mower.

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