Hello my name is Jason and I have got my first jd 317 it has a 17 hp Kohler and it smokes and thinking it needs some rings
I have about $100 in it and it has a 48" deck with hydraulic ports on the front not sure what year it is but the numbers I found are c317L and 204041 can anyone tell me what I have and I I got hurt with the price it is completely together except the did cover's on the side's of the tractor where the motor is thanks in advance
#2
reynoldston
You have a 1982 317 John Deere with a Kohler KT17QS engine, Hydrostatic transmission , deck sizes 46, 48, or 50 inch. If all it needs is a set of rings you got a good deal for 100 dollars.
You have a 1982 317 John Deere with a Kohler KT17QS engine, Hydrostatic transmission , deck sizes 46, 48, or 50 inch. If all it needs is a set of rings you got a good deal for 100 dollars.
Keep the bugs away, I guess it depend on how much it smokes and how much it brothers you. You might try some heaver oil in it and see what happens?
#7
Homer1
Welcome. Always glad to see someone preserving one of the classic John Deere's. I have an 89 285 myself, and it's simply awesome for it's age. Give it a little love, it will last forever!
#8
javjacob
The 317 is a great machine and being a 82 model you have the series II motor which has full pressure lubrication. $100 is a flat out steal.
