Operating

· Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn, or missing parts. Be sure proper guards, plates, grass catcher, or other safety protective devices are in good condition and fastened in place. Make any necessary adjustments before you operate.

· Clear work area of objects that might be thrown. Keep people and pets out of the work area. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

· If you hit an object, stop the machine and inspect it. Make repairs before you operate. Keep machine properly maintained and in good working order.

· DO NOT leave machine unattended when it is running.

· Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.

· Be sure of footing. Be especially careful when you pull machine backwards with the engine running.

· Mow across a hill - not up and down. Be careful when you change direction on a slope. Do Not mow excessively steep slopes.

· DO NOT mow wet grass. Reduced traction could cause you to slip.

· Keep a firm hold on the machine handle.

· DO NOT wear radio or music headphones while operating the machine. Safe operation requires your full attention.

· DO NOT operate mower if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Rotating Blades are Dangerous - Protect Children and Prevent Accidents

MIF

MIF

PROTECT CHILDREN:

· Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Children are attracted to mowing activity, stay alert to the presence of children.

· Keep children in the house when you are operating the machine.

· Turn machine off if a child enters the area.

· Use extra care when you come to blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your vision.

· DO NOT let children or an untrained person operate the machine.

HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS:

· Be alert at all times, people especially children can move quickly into the area before you know it.

· Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.

· Shut off blades when you are not mowing.

· Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating blades.

Wear Appropriate Clothing

MIF

· Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job.

· Do Not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.

· Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing, wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.

Adjusting Cutting Height

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before you adjust cutting height:

· STOP ENGINE.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Adjust all levers to same height except for LOWEST cutting height (A): · Put front wheel levers in 13 mm (1/2 in.) notch: First rear notch. · Put rear wheel levers in 25 mm (1 in.) notch: Second rear notch.

To help move rear wheel levers:

1. Lift lower handlebar slightly with one hand to take some weight off wheel.

M73260 (Right Rear)

2. Move lever to desired position with other hand.


Key	Cutting Height Adjustments In mm (Inches)
(A)	13 mm (1/2 in.)
(B)	25 mm (1 in.)
(C)	38 mm (1-1/2 in.)
(D)	50 mm (2 in.)
(E)	64 mm (2-1/2 in.)
(F)	75 mm (3 in.)
(G)	90 mm (3-1/2 in.)

M73261 (Right Front)

Adjusting Handle Height

M88841

1. Remove knob (A) and bolt from each side.

2. Move handle to desired height.

M87080

NOTE: Rear grass bag removed to illustrate photo clarity.

1. Move bracket (B) so a square hole in bracket lines up with handle hole.

2. Install carriage bolt (C) through same square hole on each side.

3. Install and tighten knobs.

Using Fuel Shutoff

M61447

Turn the fuel shutoff knob so pointer (A) is toward the OPEN position when operating mower.

Turn the fuel shutoff knob (A) so pointer is toward the CLOSED position when you are not operating mower.

Electric Starting (JE75)

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! To avoid injury from cutting blades:

Keep hands and feet away.

Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.

Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death.

Run engine only in a ventilated area.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To help prevent damage to starter and/or blade brake clutch, do not start engine when blade is under load, such as in heavy grass.

1. Move throttle lever (A):

· WARM ENGINE: Push throttle lever to the FAST rposition.

· COLD ENGINE: Push throttle lever (A) to the CHOKE k position.

NOTE: If battery is low:

· Start engine with recoil starter.

· Charge battery.

M60972

2. Turn key (B) to the START position:

· Crank engine 5 seconds.

· If engine does not start, wait 10 seconds.

· Crank engine again 5 seconds.

· Repeat this procedure if necessary.

3. Release key when engine starts.

4. Pull throttle lever back to the HALF-THROTTLE position.

5. Mow with throttle lever in the FAST rposition.

Manual Starting


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To help prevent damage to recoil starter and/or blade brake clutch, do not start engine when blade is under load, such as in heavy grass.

NOTE: Follow steps listed below on the JE75 if battery power is too low to crank engine.

M60971

1. Move throttle lever (A):

· COLD ENGINE: Push throttle lever (A) to the CHOKE k position.

· WARM ENGINE: Push throttle lever to the FAST r position.

2. Put your foot on foot pad on top, left side of deck.

3. Pull starter handle until you feel resistance. Then pull fast and steady.

4. When engine starts, return rope slowly.

5. Pull throttle lever back to the HALF-THROTTLE position.

6. Mow with throttle lever in the FAST r position.

Blade Operation


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! After releasing blade stop lever, mower blade should STOP in approximately three seconds. If not, see your John Deere Dealer.

DO NOT ENGAGE blade in heavy grass or engine may STOP.

M60975

To ENGAGE blade:

· Stand behind the mower.

· Pull and hold blade stop lever (A) against handle.

· Push lever (B) forward until it latches.

To DISENGAGE blade:

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Avoid Injury - Blade stop lever must be able to release to stop blade in case of emergency.

If lever (B) does not latch, do not tape it or hold it in the LATCH position. See your John Deere dealer.

DO NOT secure lever (A) to handle.

· Release blade stop lever (A).

Forward Travel

M60970

To Travel Forward:

Pull lever (A) to handle and hold.

To Stop Forward Travel:

Release lever.

NOTE: Rear wheels should make a clicking noise when you push mower forward. This means drive train is operating correctly.

Travel Speeds

M60971

To change travel speed:

· STOP.

· Move gear lever (A) to desired position.

· ENGAGE traction clutch lever.


Gear	Travel Speed kmh (mph)
1	1.9 (1.2)
2	3.0 (1.8)
3	3.7 (2.4)
4	4.6 (3.0)
5	6.6 (4.1)

Stopping Engine

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Key for JE75 will NOT STOP the engine.

M60972

1. Pull throttle lever (A) back to the STOP position.

2. Turn fuel shutoff knob to the CLOSED position when you are done mowing.

Emergency Stopping

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Avoid Injury - Blade stop lever must be able to release to stop blade in case of emergency.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! After releasing blade stop lever, mower blade should STOP in approximately three seconds. If not, see your John Deere Dealer.

M73293

Release handle and levers:

· Mower will stop.

· Blade will stop.

Using Discharge Chute (Optional)

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! To avoid injury from cutting blades:

Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.

Stop engine before lifting door and clearing discharge chute.

Do not lift or block door open with blade engaged.

Do not mow without catcher, side chute or mulcher plug/plate in place.

M61833

1. Stop engine. Lift and hold door.

2. Remove grass bag.

3. Install chute. Lower door to hold chute in place.

Using Mower Blade

Mulch Blade

Mower was delivered from factory with mulch blade installed.

Mulch blade works equally well with mulch plug, chute, or bag. There is no need to change blade when you change attachment.

High Lift Blade

See your John Deere dealer to purchase the optional high lift blade.

For best bagging performance use a high lift blade when using the bagger.

Using Grass Bag


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! · Bag is subject to wear and deterioration. · Check bag frequently, replace when necessary. · Use John Deere bag or equivalent to comply with safety specifications.

M60976

1. Lift and hold door (A).

2. Grasp handle (B). Lift bag on or off mower.

3. Release door.

Using Mulch Plug (Optional)

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not operate mower unless grass bag, chute, or plug is held in place by door. Before you unplug mower or remove mulch plug, STOP engine.

M75530

1. Lift and hold door.

2. Install plug (A) in opening (B) with (C) facing left.

3. Push and turn plug counterclockwise until it is seated.

4. Lower door.

Transporting Mower


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Turn fuel shutoff knob to the CLOSED position before transporting mower.

M61447

To help prevent fuel from flowing into the engine when transporting mower, turn the fuel shutoff knob (A) to the CLOSED position.

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Operate Safely

Rotating Blades are Dangerous - Protect Children and Prevent Accidents

Wear Appropriate Clothing

Adjusting Cutting Height

Adjusting Handle Height

Using Fuel Shutoff

Electric Starting (JE75)

Manual Starting

Blade Operation

Forward Travel

Travel Speeds

Stopping Engine

Emergency Stopping

Using Discharge Chute (Optional)

Using Mower Blade

Mulch Blade

High Lift Blade

Using Grass Bag

Using Mulch Plug (Optional)

Transporting Mower