Mower model
John Deere S240 42-inch: MulchControl baffle and rear bagger
John Deere's Canadian S240 page: remove the rear MulchControl baffle to fit the bagger chute; optional 6.5-bushel rear bagger; special blades not required.
Also listed as Deere S240
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Short answer
On the S240's 42-inch Accel Deep deck, John Deere says the rear MulchControl baffle must be removed to install the bagger chute. Deere lists an optional 6.5-bushel rear bagger for the 42-inch deck and says special blades are not required, while high-lift bagging blades come with the bagger chute. These statements are from Deere's Canadian S240 page.
Key facts
- Mower type
- Lawn tractor (John Deere: S240 Lawn Tractor).[1]
- Deck size and blades
- 42-inch Accel Deep deck.[1]Deere's page also describes a 48-inch deck for the S240, with MulchControl kit BUC10705. Blade count is not stated.
- Models, aliases and serial ranges
- S240 with the 42-inch Accel Deep deck.[1]No serial ranges in the sources read.
- Blade parts the maker lists
- Deere says special blades are not required for bagging; high-lift bagging blades are included with the bagger chute.[1]No blade part number in the sources read.
- Blade bolts and hardware
- Not confirmedNo bolt part in the sources read.
- Blade center hole
- Not confirmedNo hole shape in the sources read.
- Bag, frame or bagger
- Optional 6.5-bushel rear bagger for the 42-inch deck. The rear MulchControl baffle must be removed to install the bagger chute.[1]No bagger part number on the S240 page.
- Mulching kit or plug
- Rear MulchControl baffle on the 42-inch deck, removed for bagging.[1]On the 48-inch deck the baffle can be opened or closed with the Power Flow blower installed (Deere).
- Deck wheels and rollers
- Not confirmedNo S240 wheel part in the fact-checked sources.
- Hitch and towing
- Not confirmedNo hitch or towing rule for this model in the sources read; see the manual.
- What the manual says
- Not confirmedNo S240 operator's manual was read; the facts here come from Deere's product page.
- Source documents
- John Deere's S240 Lawn Tractor page on deere.ca (Canada).[1]US model details may differ; check Deere's US page for your tractor.
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmedBagger and blade part numbers, blade count, center hole, wheels, serial ranges and the manual's rules.
Watch out for
- The rear MulchControl baffle comes off before the bagger chute goes on. Deere says it must be removed to install the chute.
- Deere says special blades are not required, but its bagger chute comes with high-lift bagging blades. Read both before you order blades.
What fits
Product details below are the seller's own description unless a source is shown. Pick the variant named for each item.
MulchControl kit, 42A deck
John Deere BUC11053 MulchControl kit for the 42A deckChoose part BUC11053, the 42A-deck MulchControl kit.
Deere lists BUC11053 for the 42A deck. Confirm with Deere that your S240's deck is a 42A deck before ordering; Deere does not list whether blades are included.
Two-bag collection system
John Deere BUC10284 two-bag material collection system, 6.5 bushelChoose part BUC10284, the two-bag system.
Deere's parts store shows the S240 among the models of general fit. Check your serial number with Deere.
Gauge wheel (John Deere)
John Deere GX10168 deck gauge wheel, 5 inChoose part GX10168, the two-wheel pack.
Deere's parts store lists GX10168 for a range of lawn tractors including the S240.
Deck wheel (Stens)
Stens 210‑051 deck wheel, 5 x 2 in, 5/8 in bore, replaces John Deere GX10168Choose Stens 210-051, one wheel, no bolt.
Stens lists it as replacing GX10168 for the S100 to S240 among others: 5 x 2 in, 5/8-inch bore.
This is a reference page, not a recommendation of the mower.
Questions
Do I need to remove the MulchControl baffle to bag on an S240?
Yes, on the 42-inch deck. Deere says the rear MulchControl baffle must be removed to install the bagger chute.[1]
Does the S240 need special blades to bag?
Deere says special blades are not required but can be installed, and that high-lift bagging blades come with the bagger chute.[1]
How big is the S240 rear bagger?
Deere lists an optional 6.5-bushel rear bagger for the 42-inch deck.[1]