John Deere

OMGC00313

Issue I8

21-Inch Walk Behind Rotary Motor

JX75

Serial No. ( 030001 - )

JE75

Serial No. (020001 - )

Introduction

Safety Signs

Controls

Operating

Lawn Care

Replacement Parts

Service Machine Safely

Service

Troubleshooting

Using Troubleshooting Chart

Storing Machine

Assembly

Remove Handle Hardware

Unfold Handles

Add Engine Oil

Charge Battery (JE75)

Install Grass Bag

Test Mower

Specifications

Warranty

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Assembly


Remove Handle Hardware


M61456

1. Loosen knob (A) on each side.

2. Remove knob (B) and bolt from each side.

3. Cables (C) should be inside handle.

Unfold Handles


M60986

1. Remove tie strap from around blade lockout lever and handle.

2. Remove foam packing from lower handlebar.

3. Install bolt (A) through desired square hole in bracket (B) and through handle on each side. Bracket should be inside handle. Use same square hole on each side.


M60969a

4. Install knob (C) on each bolt.

5. Pivot handle to the STRAIGHT position. Hold handle and tighten knob (D) on each side.

Add Engine Oil

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Engine is shipped without oil.

You MUST add oil before you run engine.



M61458

1. Remove dipstick.

2. Pour 0.6 L (20 oz) oil into dipstick tube.

3. Check oil level.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not tighten dipstick, let threads rest on the top of tube.


4. Install dipstick.

· Check oil level. Oil should be to the FULL mark (A). If not, add Oil.


M61459

5. Install and tighten dipstick.

6. Remove "NO OIL" tag from top of engine.

Charge Battery (JE75)

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Use only charger supplied with mower. Other chargers may damage battery.

To help battery last longer:

· Charge battery 24-36 hours before you use battery for the first time.



M96080

1. Disconnect battery wire connector from engine wire connector.


M96079

2. Connect battery charger cord connector (A) to battery wire connector (B).

3. Plug battery charger into a 115-volt house receptacle.

4. Charge battery 24-36 hours.

5. Unplug cord from house receptacle, then from battery.

6. Connect battery wire connector to engine wire connector.

Install Grass Bag


M60976

1. Lift and hold door (A) up.

2. Grasp handle (B).

3. Install bag.

Test Mower


M61447

1. Put enough fuel in fuel tank to test mower operation.

2. Turn fuel shutoff knob (A) to the OPEN position.

3. Move throttle lever (B) to the FAST r position.


M60970

4. Start engine and check mower operation. (See Operating section).

5. Stop engine and turn fuel shutoff knob to the CLOSED position.