Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
1.2 Using Your Operator’s Manual
1.3 Special Messages
1.4 CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
2 Product Identification
2.1 Record Identification Numbers
3 Safety Labels
3.1 Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
3.2 Machine Safety Labels
3.3 Emission Control System Certification Label
3.4 Emission Compliance Period
3.5 Certification
4 Safety
4.1 Operating Safely
4.2 Using a Spark Arrestor
4.3 Checking Mowing Area
4.4 Rotating Blades are Dangerous – Protect Children and Prevent Accidents
4.5 Operating Safely on Slopes
4.6 Wear Appropriate Clothing
4.7 Practice Safe Maintenance
4.8 Prevent Fires
4.9 Handling Fuel Safely
4.10 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
5 Operating
5.1 Daily Operating Checklist
5.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
5.3 Avoid Damage to Aluminum Mower Deck
5.4 Handle and Cutting Height Controls
5.5 Adjusting Cutting Height
5.6 Adjusting Handle Height
5.7 Testing Safety Systems
5.8 Testing Blade/Engine Control Lever
5.9 Starting and Stopping Engine
5.10 Emergency Stopping
5.11 Forward Travel
5.12 Travel Speeds
5.13 Using Grass Bag
5.14 Using Mower Blade
5.15 Using Discharge Chute
5.16 Using Mulch Plug
6 Replacement Parts
6.1 Service Literature
6.2 Parts
6.3 Part Numbers
7 Service Intervals
7.1 Servicing Your Machine
7.2 After Each Use
7.3 Break In – After First 5 Hours of Operation
7.4 Every 8 Hours or Daily
7.5 Every 25 Hours or Seasonal
7.6 Every 50 Hours or Seasonal
7.7 Every 100 Hours or Seasonal
8 Service
8.1 Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
8.2 Adjusting Carburetor
8.3 Avoid Fumes
8.4 Engine Oil
8.5 Checking Engine Oil
8.6 Changing Engine Oil
8.7 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
8.8 Cleaning and Gapping Spark Plug
8.9 Cleaning Engine Cooling Fins
8.10 Adjusting Traction Clutch Cable
8.11 Grease
8.12 Cleaning Mower
8.13 Cleaning Belt and Transmission Area
8.14 Servicing Mower Blade
8.15 Sharpening Blades
8.16 Balancing Blades
8.17 Using Proper Fuel
8.18 Filling Fuel Tank
9 Troubleshooting
9.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
9.2 JA62
10 Storage
10.1 Storing Safety
10.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
10.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
10.4 Folding Handles
10.5 Removing Mower From Storage
11 Assembly
11.1 Unfold Handle
11.2 Install Starter Handle In Bracket
11.3 Add Engine Oil
11.4 Install Grass Bag
11.5 Test Mower Operation
12 Specifications
12.1 Engine
12.2 Capacities
12.3 Drive System
12.4 Machine Specifications
12.5 Recommended Lubricants
13 Warranty
13.1 Product Warranty
13.2 John Deere, Federal and California Emission Control System Warranty (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)
14 John Deere Quality Statement
14.1 John Deere Quality