Workshop Reference: John Deere 325 & 345 Lawn Tractors (1995)
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John Deere 325 and 345 Lawn and Garden Tractors (TM1574 Feb-95) — 1995/SN M82900-M82901
- 325 and 345 ... Specific FC540V and FD590V Technical Spectrum
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Tightening Specs: 172 Nm (127 lb-ft) is mandatory for the flywheel nut on the FC540V engine.
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Lubricant Volumes: 1.9 L (4.0 U.S. pt) defines the engine oil capacity for the FD590V variant when equipped with a filter.
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Service Measurements: 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) must be applied to the cold valve clearance for the 325 model’s engine.
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Core Stats: 13.4 kW (18 HP) is the power framework for the John Deere "K" Series liquid-cooled engine used in the 345.
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Pressure Logic: 276 kPa (40 psi) represents the operational thresholds for minimum oil pressure at fast idle in the 345 architecture.
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Assembly Torques: 32 Nm (24 lb-ft) constitutes the initial sequences for cylinder head cap screw securement in the FC540V engine.
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Engineering Technical Manual: John Deere 325 and 345 Operational Matrix
4: Page Count Reference 469 // 1: Kinetic Identity Sequence // 12: Documentation Architecture
The propulsion framework for the John Deere 345 model is centered on the FD590V liquid-cooled V-twin architecture, which provides a high-density power framework of 13.4 kW (18 HP). Maintaining thermal-seal integrity across the cylinder head necessitates a specific tightening logic of 32 Nm (24 lb-ft). For the single-cylinder FC540V engine found in the 325 variant, the flywheel nut securement demands a higher energy threshold of 172 Nm (127 lb-ft) to ensure rotational stability during high-inertia cycles.
Executing the calibration protocol precisely ensures that the 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) cold valve clearance is established for the 325 model’s engine to optimize combustion specs.
| Parameter | Specification | Metric Value | Imperial Value |
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| Torque | Wheel Bolt Securement | 110 Nm | 81 lb-ft |
| Capacity | Sump Lubricant (FD590V) | 1.9 L | 4.0 U.S. pt |
| System | Minimum Oil Pressure | 276 kPa | 40 psi |
Anchoring the wheel bolts between 106-118 Nm is mandatory to preserve axial load stability across the hydrostatic power train. This operational threshold prevents fastener fatigue and maintains the structural alignment of the drive statistics under variable load thresholds.
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