John Deere X300 and X320: engine-qualified service kits
For an X300 or X320, read the Kawasaki engine identity before ordering a Deere service kit. The X300 FH491V and FS541V rows use different kits and oil filters; the X320 FH661V and FS651V rows differ too. Neither a D-series kit nor the E130 Easy Change cartridge is identified by the X-series tractor badge.
FH and FS change the parts order
The X300 reminder sheet pairs FH491V with LG256/AM107423 and FS541V with LG265/AM125424. The X320 sheet pairs FH661V with LG249/AM107423 and FS651V with LG265/AM125424. Keep the engine letters with the kit and filter numbers.
The X300 FH row uses TY6081 plugs; its FS row uses M805853. The X320 sheet also lists M805853. Check the exact engine and current parts supersession rather than inferring plug fit from an oil-filter match.
| Tractor /Kawasaki engine | Deere kit /oil filter |
|---|---|
| X300 /FH491V | LG256 /AM107423 |
| X300 /FS541V | LG265 /AM125424 |
| X320 /FH661V | LG249 /AM107423 |
| X320 /FS651V | LG265 /AM125424 |
The sheet quantities are not blind refill targets
The X300 sheet lists 1.8 US qt and the X320 sheet2.1 US qt. Two one-quart bottles total2.0 qt, which is 0.1 qt less than the X320 nominal figure. That is a supply comparison, not a direction to pour a full 2.1 qt into a partly drained crankcase.
Follow the operator manual’s dipstick and filling procedure after service. Filter changes, residual oil and the installed engine affect the work; a kit’s bottle count cannot replace the actual level check.
Use the calendar and engine-hour record
Both reminder sheets show oil and filter marks at 8,100 and 200 hours in their first 250-hour charts. Those marks do not erase the operator manual’s calendar, adverse-use or safety instructions. Record oil and filter work as actual completed tasks, with dates and hours, rather than just marking that a kit was bought.
John Deere X300 and X320 lawn tractors: filters, oil, spark plugs and kits
John Deere lists oil filter AM107423 for the FH491V and FH661V engines and AM125424 for the FS541V and FS651V, fuel filter AM116304 and spark plug M805853. The Home Maintenance Kits are LG256 and LG249 for the FH engines and LG265 for the FS engines. Oil is Turf-Gard 10W-30, 1.8 quarts in the X300 FS541V and 2.1 in the X320 FS651V, changed at 8 hours and then every 100.
Turn the ignition off, take the key out and disconnect the spark plug wires before any service, and let the engine cool first. Part numbers and intervals are from John Deere’s Maintenance Reminder Sheets for the X300 and X320, listed in the sources.
Two engines, so read the engine mark first
The X300 and X320 lawn tractors were built with two different Kawasaki V-twins over their production, and the filters, the plugs and the maintenance kit change with the engine. On the X300 the engines are the FH491V and the FS541V; on the X320 they are the FH661V and the FS651V. The engine model is stamped on the engine, so check it before you buy.
The Home Maintenance Kit is the tell: John Deere sells a different one for each engine.
| Part | X300 FH491V / X320 FH661V | X300 FS541V / X320 FS651V |
|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | AM107423 | AM125424 |
| Fuel filter, in-line | AM116304 | AM116304 |
| Air filter, foam | X300 MIU10999; X320 M140295 | MIU12554 |
| Air filter, paper | X300 MIU10998; X320 M150949 | MIU12555 |
| Spark plug | X300 TY6081; X320 M805853 | M805853 |
| Home Maintenance Kit | X300 LG256; X320 LG249 | LG265 |
Oil, belts and other parts
The oil is John Deere Turf-Gard 10W-30, TY22029, sold by the quart. The X300 with the FS541V takes 1.8 quarts and the X320 with the FS651V takes 2.1 quarts. The other parts on Deere’s sheet are common to both.
| Part | Part number |
|---|---|
| Traction drive belt, X300 | M144044 |
| Traction drive belt, X320 | M151277 (up to serial 150000); M144044 (after) |
| Mower belt, X300 | M154601 with belt tensioner; M155525 without |
| Mower belt, X320 | M154621 |
| Gage wheel | M111489 |
| Grease | TY6341 |
| Deck leveling gauge | AM130907 |
| Battery | TY25878 (up to serial 250000); TY25221 (after) |
| Headlight bulb | AD2062R |
The John Deere X300 and X320 lawn tractors schedule
The X300 and X320 run on a longer schedule than the smaller D-series. Deere’s sheet changes the oil and the oil filter at 8 hours, then at 100 and 200 hours. The air filters, the fuel filter and the spark plugs are replaced at 100 and 200 hours.
The X300 has both a foam and a paper air element, and both are replaced together. There are two spark plugs, one per cylinder, so buy two.
| When | What |
|---|---|
| At 8 hours | Change the engine oil and the oil filter. |
| At 100 hours | Change the oil and filter; replace the foam and paper air filters, the fuel filter and both spark plugs. |
| At 200 hours | Repeat the 100 hour service. |
| As needed | Grease the fittings; level the deck with the gauge. |
AM116304
Fuel filter
The same on every engine, replaced at 100 hours.
M805853
Spark plug
Two per tractor on the FS541V, FS651V and FH661V.
LG265
Home Maintenance Kit
For the FS541V and FS651V engines.
The kits contain the oil filter, fuel filter, air filters, plugs and two quarts of oil, so one kit covers a full service. If you are not sure which engine you have, take the Kawasaki model letters and number off the engine before you order rather than going by the tractor’s model name. The D110, D130, E130 and E140 page covers the smaller tractors.
- Grease: Multi-Purpose SD polyurea, as needed.
John Deere X300 and X320 lawn tractors: questions
What oil filter does a John Deere X300 use?
AM107423 on the FH491V engine and AM125424 on the FS541V, per John Deere’s X300 reminder sheet. The engine model is stamped on the engine, so read it before you buy.
What air filter does a John Deere X300 use?
It has two elements, foam and paper. On the FS541V they are MIU12554 foam and MIU12555 paper, and on the FH491V they are MIU10999 foam and MIU10998 paper. Deere replaces both at 100 hours.
What spark plug does a John Deere X300 take?
M805853 on the FS541V engine and TY6081 on the FH491V, two of them. John Deere’s sheet replaces both plugs at 100 and 200 hours.
What is the maintenance kit for a John Deere X300?
LG256 for the FH491V engine and LG265 for the FS541V. The kit holds the oil and fuel filters, both air elements, the plugs and oil, and you need the engine model to pick the right one.
How much oil does a John Deere X300 take?
1.8 US quarts of Turf-Gard 10W-30 with the FS541V engine, per John Deere’s reminder sheet. The X320 with the FS651V takes 2.1 quarts, and the oil part is TY22029.
How often do I service a John Deere X300?
Oil and oil filter at 8 hours, then at 100 and 200 hours. The air filters, fuel filter and both spark plugs are replaced at 100 and 200 hours, and John Deere says to grease as needed.
What fuel filter fits a John Deere X300 or X320?
AM116304, the in-line fuel filter, which is the same on every engine John Deere lists for both tractors. It is replaced at the 100 hour service.
What oil filter does a John Deere X320 use?
AM107423 on the FH661V engine and AM125424 on the FS651V. Deere’s X320 sheet lists both, along with kit LG249 for the FH661V and LG265 for the FS651V.
What spark plug does a John Deere X320 take?
M805853, two per tractor, on both the FH661V and FS651V per Deere’s X320 sheet. It is replaced at 100 and 200 hours along with the filters.
What is the traction drive belt on a John Deere X300?
M144044. The X320 uses M151277 up to serial number 150000 and M144044 after. The mower belt is M154601 with a belt tensioner or M155525 without on the X300, and M154621 on the X320.
What are the John Deere X320 air filter part numbers?
On the FS651V, foam MIU12554 and paper MIU12555. On the FH661V, foam M140295 and paper M150949. Both elements are replaced together at 100 hours.
How do I know which engine my John Deere X300 has?
Read the Kawasaki model letters stamped on the engine: FH491V or FS541V on the X300, FH661V or FS651V on the X320. The filters, plug and kit all change with it.
What battery does a John Deere X300 or X320 use?
TY25878 on machines up to serial number 250000 and TY25221 after that, per John Deere’s reminder sheets. The headlight bulb is AD2062R.