Operating - Mower

Daily Operating Checklist

o Test safety systems.

o Check fuel level.

o Check engine oil level.

o Remove grass and debris from machine.

o Check area below machine for leaks.

Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces

· Do not wipe plastic parts unless rinsed first.

· Insect repellent spray may damage plastic and painted surfaces. Do not spray insect repellent near machine.

· Be careful not to spill fuel on machine. Fuel may damage surface. Wipe up spilled fuel immediately.

Primer Bulb

MX1573

Picture Note: JS61, JS63 and JS63C

A - Primer Bulb

Handle Controls

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Picture Note: JS60H

A - Blade Control Lever

B - Fold Handle Knobs

C - Handle Height (Lower) Knobs

D - Cutting Height Levers

M93034

Picture Note: JS61, JS63 and JS63C

A - Blade Control Lever

B - Traction Clutch Handle

C - Starter Handle

D - Travel Speed Lever (JS63 and JS63C)

Adjusting Cutting Height

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Before you adjust cutting height: Stop engine and wait for moving parts to stop.

NOTE: Adjust both levers to same height except for two lowest cutting heights (A and B on following chart). At two lowest cutting heights, raise rear lever one notch higher than front lever. This adjustment allows for increased air flow when side discharging, and provides a larger exit window for clippings when mulching.

Begin at upper cutting height, then adjust downward as desired, to avoid scalping lawn with too low a setting.

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Picture Note: JS60H Front wheel shown.

MX7482

Picture Note: JS63C Front wheel shown.

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Picture Note: JS63 Left rear wheel shown.

MX6524A

Picture Note: JS60H Right rear wheel shown.


Key	Cutting Height Adjustments In mm (inches)
(A)	25 mm (1 in.)
(B)	38 mm (1-1/2 in.)
(C)	50 mm (2 in.)
(D)	64 mm (2-1/2 in.)
(E)	75 mm (3 in.)
(F)	90 mm (3-1/2 in.)
(G)	102 mm (4 in.)

Adjusting front wheel height:

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

2. Move lever to desired position with other hand.

Adjusting rear wheel height:

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

2. Move height adjustment lever to desired position with other hand.

Adjusting Handle Height (JS61, JS63 and JS63C)

Upper Handle:

NOTE: Upper handle height can be independently adjusted to two positions.

MX8441

1. Remove knob (A) and bolt (B) on each side of handle.

NOTE: If unit is equipped with bagger, bag may prevent lowering of handle.

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2. Adjust bagger, if necessary, by removing clip (D) to remove rod (E). Remove rod from lower position (F) and insert in upper position as shown to lengthen bag.

3. Pivot handle to a desired height (C).

4. Install bolt (B) and knob (A) on each side of handle.

Adjusting Handle Height (JS60H)

Upper Handle:

NOTE: Upper handle height can be independently adjusted to two positions.

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

2. Move handle to desired height.

3. Install bolt through matching holes in upper and lower handles on each side.

4. Install and tighten knob (A).

Lower Handle:

NOTE: Lower handle height can be independently adjusted to three positions.

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1. Remove knob (B) and bolt from each side of tractor.

2. Move handle to desired height.

3. Line up square hole in bracket (C) with hole in handle.

4. Install bolt through holes.

5. Install and tighten knob.

Testing Safety Systems

MIF

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.

Move the machine to an outside area before running the engine.

Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.

· Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area.

· Allow fresh outside air into the work area to clear the exhaust fumes out.

Use the following checkout procedure to check for normal operation of machine.

If there is a malfunction during one of these procedures, do not operate machine. See your John Deere dealer for service.

Perform these tests in a clear open area. Keep bystanders away.

Testing Blade/Engine Control Lever

1. Start engine.

2. Release blade/engine control lever.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Do not look under mower or put hands under mower to view blade rotation. Listen for blades to stop.

3. Listen for blade and engine to stop. Do not look under mower to check blade.

Result: Blade and engine should stop within three seconds. If blade and engine continue to run, there is a problem with your machine safety system.

Starting Engine

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death.

Run engine only in a ventilated area.

If you run engine in an enclosed area, remove exhaust with exhaust pipe extension, or open doors to bring in outside air.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To help prevent damage to starter and band brake, do not start the engine: · When blade is under load, such as, in heavy grass or · When blade control lever is released.

MX1568

1. Prime engine by pressing primer bulb (A).

· Cold engine - 3 times

· Warm engine 1 or 2 times

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! When engine is running, blade is turning.

Keep hands, feet and clothing away from blade.

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2. Move throttle lever to the fast position.

3. Hold blade control lever (B) against handle.

· Engine and blade will stop if blade control lever is released.

4. Pull starter handle (C) until you feel resistance, then pull fast and steady.

5. When engine starts, return rope slowly until handle is in bracket.

Stopping Engine

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine and blade must stop within 3 seconds. If not, see your John Deere dealer.

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· Mower will stop.

· Blade will stop.

· Engine will stop.

Forward Travel (JS61, JS63, and JS63C)

To Travel Forward:

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Pull and hold traction clutch lever (A) against handle.

To Stop Forward Travel:

Release lever (A). Release lever before you turn.

NOTE: Rear wheels will make a clicking noise when you push mower forward. This means drivetrain is operating correctly.

Travel Speeds

Travel speed (JS61):

· 1st Gear: 3.9 km/h (2.4 mph)

Travel speeds (JS63 and JS63C):

· 1st Gear: 3.1 km/h (1.9 mph)

· 2nd Gear: 3.9 km/h (2.4 mph)

· 3rd Gear: 5.0 km/h (3.1 mph)

To Change Travel Speeds (JS63 and JS63C):

NOTE: Mower travel speed can be changed when the traction clutch lever is engaged and the mower is moving forward.

M93035

· Raise or lower speed control lever (A) to engage desired gear.

Using Discharge Chute

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not operate mower unless side discharge chute or mulch guard is in place.

1. Release blade control lever to stop engine.

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2. Remove mulch guard knob (A) from threaded stud.

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3. Lift and hold spring loaded mulch guard (B) up.

4. Install side discharge chute (C) under much guard spring and mounting bracket (D) and lower onto threaded stud.

5. Lower mulch guard.

6. Install and tighten knob (A) onto threaded stud.

Using Mower Blade

Mulch Blade

Mower was delivered from factory with standard 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 (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.


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.

1. Stop mower and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2. Remove bag from mower.

3. Open plastic front of bag to fully empty clippings.

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