John Deere MowMentum JS26, JS36, JS46 Walk-Behind Mower Operator Manual OMGX23530

Table of Content:

1 Introduction
1.1 Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
1.2 Using Your Operator Manual
1.3 Special Messages
2 Product Identification
2.1 Record Identification Numbers
2.2 Register Your Product and Warranty Online
3 Safety Labels
4 Safety Labels
4.1 Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
4.2 WARNING GX22881
4.3 DANGER GX22881
4.4 DANGER GX22881
4.5 WARNING GX22881
4.6 DANGER GX22974
4.7 WARNING 3255Y
4.8 Emission Control System Certification Label
4.9 Emission Compliance Period
4.10 Certification
5 Safety
5.1 Operating Safely
5.2 Parking Safely
5.3 Using a Spark Arrestor
5.4 Checking Mowing Area
5.5 Rotating Blades are Dangerous – Protect Children and Prevent Accidents
5.6 Operating Safely on Slopes
5.7 Wear Appropriate Clothing
5.8 Practice Safe Maintenance
5.9 Prevent Fires
5.10 Handling Fuel Safely
5.11 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
6 Assembly
6.1 Prepare Handle Assembly
6.2 Install Discharge Assembly
6.3 Check and Add Engine Oil
6.4 Insert Fuel Stabilizer Cartridge in Fresh Start
6.5 Fill Fuel Tank
6.6 Check Machine Safety System
7 Operating Controls
7.1 Operator Station Controls and Features
7.2 Operator Station Controls (JS46)
8 Operating
8.1 Daily Operating Checklist
8.2 Adjusting Cutting Height
8.3 Adjusting Handle Height
8.4 Testing Safety Systems
8.5 Testing Operator Presence Control
8.6 Starting and Stopping Engine
8.7 Operating the Mower
8.8 Emergency Stopping
8.9 Using Neutral Lock
8.10 Installing Side Discharge Deflector
8.11 Installing Grass Bag
8.12 Using the Mower for Mulching
9 Service Intervals
9.1 Servicing Your Machine
9.2 Before Each Use
9.3 Break In – After First 5 Hours of Operation
9.4 Every 25 Hours or Once a Year
9.5 Every 50 Hours or Once a Year
9.6 Every 100 Hours or Once a Year
10 Service
10.1 Adjusting Carburetor
10.2 Avoid Fumes
10.3 Engine Oil
10.4 Checking Engine Oil
10.5 Changing Engine Oil
10.6 Servicing Air Cleaner Element
10.7 Cleaning and Gapping Spark Plug
10.8 Cleaning Debris from Engine
10.9 Adjusting Ground Speed Control
10.10 Replacing Drive Belt (JS26)
10.11 Replacing Drive Belt (JS36, JS46)
10.12 Grease
10.13 Servicing Mower Blade
10.14 Sharpening Blades
10.15 Balancing Blades
10.16 Inserting Fuel Stabilizer Cartridge in Fresh Start
10.17 Using Proper Fuel
10.18 Filling Fuel Tank
10.19 Servicing Battery (JS46 only)
11 Troubleshooting
11.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
11.2 Troubleshooting Chart
12 Storage
12.1 Storing Safety
12.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
12.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
12.4 Folding Handles
13 Specifications
13.1 Engine
13.2 Capacities
13.3 Machine Specifications
13.4 Recommended Lubricants
14 Warranty
14.1 Product Warranty
14.2 John Deere, Federal and California Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Small Off-Road Ga…
15 Getting Quality Service
15.1 Service Literature
15.2 Parts
15.3 Part Numbers, Replacement
15.4 John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service