Assembly
Identify Parts
C - Hose, Oil Drain (packaged under engine hood near oil drain)
Unfold Handles
1. Carefully remove mower from shipping carton.
2. Loosen knob (A) approximately 25 mm (1 in.) on each side of upper handle.
3. Remove knob and bolt (B) from each side.
4. Carefully pull folded handle assembly rearward.
5. JS60H Only: Adjust lever (C) on each side to lowest cutting height. Line up square hole in bracket with hole in handle.
6. JS61 and JS63 Models: Carefully pull folded handle assembly rearward and align the handle hole with the desired height setting hole in bracket (D).
7. Install bolt (E) through holes.
8. Install and tighten knob (B).
9. Pivot upper portion of handle assembly to a straight and aligning position. Hold handle and tighten knob (A) on each side.
Install Starter Rope
To make installation of the starter rope onto the rope guide easier, hold the blade control lever against the handle while pulling the starter rope.
Pull and install starter rope (A) onto rope guide (B) mounted on the right side of the handle.
Adjust Mower Cutting Height
NOTE: The front and the rear of the mower should be level. Both front and rear adjusting levers should be positioned in the same height adjusting slot.
Put mower in the mid-range of the cutting height adjustment:
· Use adjusting lever (A) to change front of mower.
· Use adjusting levers (B) to change rear of mower.
Add Engine Oil
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Engine is shipped without oil. You must add oil before running the engine. See Service section for correct oil application. |
1. Park mower on a level surface.
2. Turn oil dipstick (A) 1/4 turn to the left. Remove dipstick.
3. Add 0.5 L (16 oz) oil into dipstick tube.
4. Install dipstick. Turn dipstick 1/4 turn clockwise and tighten.
6. Check oil level. Oil should be to the FULL mark (B). If not, add oil.
7. Install and tighten dipstick.
8. Remove "NO OIL" tag from top of engine.
Install Side Discharge Chute (JS60H)
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not operate mower unless mulch guard or side discharge chute is in place and secured.
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1. Remove mulch guard knob (A).
2. Lift and hold spring loaded mulch guard (B) up.
3. Slide side discharge chute (C) under mulch guard mounting bracket.
5. Install and tighten knob (A).
Test Mower
1. Connect spark plug wire (A) to spark plug.
2. Put enough fuel in fuel tank to test mower operation.
3. Press primer bulb (B) three times to prime engine.
