John Deere Mower Parts Lookup: S100, E100 and X Series Diagrams

Lawn Mowers
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Tom Bradley
ASE Certified Small Engine Technician, 25+ Years Experience
John Deere lawn mower parts diagram
John Deere lawn mower parts diagram

John Deere makes riding mowers and lawn tractors for homeowners and professionals. This guide covers parts diagrams for the popular 100 series and S200 series lawn tractors.

Models Overview

100 Series (Entry Level)

ModelDeckEngineTransmission
E10042”Briggs 17.5HPCVT
E11042”Briggs 19HPCVT
E12042”Briggs 20HPCVT
E13042”Briggs 22HPCVT
E14048”Briggs 22HPCVT
E15048”Briggs 22HPCVT
E16048”Briggs 24HPCVT
E17048”Briggs 25HPCVT
E18054”Briggs 25HPCVT

S200 Series (Step-Up)

ModelDeckEngineTransmission
S22042”Briggs 19HPHydro
S24042”Kawasaki 18.5HPHydro
S26048”Kawasaki 21.5HPHydro
S28054”Kawasaki 24HPHydro

Model Number Location

John Deere model and serial numbers are located:

  • Under the seat on the frame
  • On a plate near the steering column
  • On the engine shroud

100 Series Parts

Model Number Decoder

Example: E130

  • E = Economy series
  • 1 = 100 series
  • 30 = Power level indicator

Common Across 100 Series

All 100 series share many components:

  • Same frame design
  • Similar belt routing
  • Common transmission type
  • Interchangeable filters

Belt Routing Diagrams

Drive Belt (Motion)

The drive belt transfers power from the engine to the transmission. If your mower won’t move, see our John Deere troubleshooting guide.

42” Deck Models (E100-E130):

Belt path:

  1. Engine pulley
  2. Transmission input pulley
  3. Tensioner idler
  4. Return to engine

Belt part number: GX20072

Deck Belt (Blade)

The deck belt spins the cutting blades.

42” Deck:

  1. Engine PTO pulley
  2. Left blade spindle
  3. Idler pulley
  4. Right blade spindle
  5. Tensioner
  6. Return to PTO

Belt part number: GX20072 (deck) or GX21833 (48”)

48” Deck Belt

Belt part number: GX21833

54” Deck Belt: Belt part number: GX21986

Blade and Deck Components

Blade Specifications

Deck SizeBlade LengthPart Number
42”21” eachGX22151
48”24” eachM145969
54”18.5” eachM145476

Note: 42” and 48” decks use 2 blades. 54” deck uses 3 blades.

Spindle Assembly

PartPart Number
Spindle assemblyGY20867
Spindle bearingGX20818
Spindle pulleyGX20367
Blade bolt19M7786

Deck Shell Parts

PartPart NumberDeck Size
Deck shell 42”BG2093642”
Deck shell 48”BG2093748”
Deck shell 54”BG2093854”
Mulch plugBM24993All
Discharge chuteGX2264942”/48”

Transmission Components

CVT (100 Series)

The 100 series uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

PartPart Number
CVT beltGX20006
Transmission assemblyModel specific
Trans pulleyGX22036

Hydrostatic (S200 Series)

S200 series uses hydrostatic drive for better control.

PartPart Number
Hydraulic fluidTY22035
Trans filterAM131054
Drive beltModel specific

Engine Parts

Briggs Engines (Most Models)

PartPart Number
Air filterGY20575
Oil filterAM125424
Spark plugM78543
Fuel filterAM116304

Kawasaki Engines (S240+)

PartPart Number
Air filterMIU14395
Oil filterAM125424
Spark plugM78543
Fuel filterAM116304

Maintenance Schedule

ServiceInterval
Oil change50 hours
Air filter100 hours
Spark plug100 hours
Fuel filter200 hours
Transmission service200 hours

Common Part Numbers

42” Deck Quick Reference

PartPart Number
Deck beltGX20072
Drive beltGX20006
Blades (2)GX22151
SpindleGY20867
Air filterGY20575
Oil filterAM125424

48” Deck Quick Reference

PartPart Number
Deck beltGX21833
Drive beltGX20006
Blades (2)M145969
SpindleGY20867
Air filterGY20575
Oil filterAM125424

Wear Items

PartPart NumberLife
BladesModel specific1-2 seasons
Deck beltModel specific2-3 seasons
Air filterGY205751 season
Spark plugM785431-2 seasons

Parts Lookup Resources

Official John Deere

Website: partscatalog.deere.com

Enter model number for:

  • Exploded parts diagrams
  • Part numbers
  • Direct ordering

Aftermarket Options

Quality aftermarket parts available from:

  • Oregon
  • Stens
  • Rotary
  • Arnold

Parts OK to buy aftermarket:

  • Blades
  • Belts
  • Filters
  • Idler pulleys

Buy OEM:

  • Spindles
  • Transmission parts
  • Electrical components

Troubleshooting Tips

Won’t Move

  1. Check drive belt
  2. Verify transmission engagement
  3. Check bypass valve (hydro models)
  4. Test transmission pulley

Blades Won’t Engage

  1. Check PTO switch
  2. Inspect deck belt
  3. Verify spindle rotation
  4. Check safety switches

Uneven Cut

  1. Check blade condition
  2. Level deck (front to back and side to side)
  3. Verify tire pressure
  4. Inspect spindles for play

Summary

John Deere lawn tractors use quality components with good parts availability. The 100 series shares many parts across models making repairs straightforward. Use the official John Deere parts catalog for accurate diagrams and part numbers specific to your serial number range.