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Model List:
- MowMentum JM26 Walk-Behind Mower
- MowMentum JM36 Walk-Behind Mower
- MowMentum JM46 Walk-Behind Mower
- 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
- 3.1. Safety Label Location
- 4. Safety Labels
- 4.1. Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
- 4.2. DANGER GC00671
- 4.3. WARNING GX22881
- 4.3.1. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
- 4.4. DANGER GX22881
- 4.4.1. AMPUTATION AND THROWN OBJECT HAZARD
- 4.5. DANGER GX22881
- 4.6. WARNING GX22881
- 4.7. WARNING 34880
- 4.8. WARNING 3255Y
- 4.9. WARNING 7102746
- 4.10. Emission Control System Certification Label
- 4.11. Emission Compliance Period
- 4.12. Certification
- 4.13. Operating Safely
- 4.14. Parking Safely
- 4.15. Using a Spark Arrestor
- 4.16. Checking Mowing Area
- 4.17. Rotating Blades are Dangerous Protect Children and Prevent Accidents
- 4.17.1. Protect Children
- 4.18. Operating Safely on Slopes
- 4.19. Wear Appropriate Clothing
- 4.20. Practice Safe Maintenance
- 4.21. Prevent Fires
- 4.22. Handling Fuel Safely
- 4.22.1. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling fuel. Fuel is extremely…
- 4.23. Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- 5. Assembly
- 5.1. Prepare Handle Assembly
- 5.2. Install Discharge Assembly
- 5.3. Check and Add Engine Oil
- 5.4. Insert Fuel Stabilizer Cartridge in Fresh Start
- 5.5. Fill Fuel Tank
- 5.6. Check Machine Safety System
- 6. Operating Controls
- 6.1. Operator Station Controls and Features
- 6.2. Operator Station Controls (JS46)
- 7. Operating
- 7.1. Daily Operating Checklist
- 7.2. Adjusting Cutting Height
- 7.2.1. JS36, JS46
- 7.3. Adjusting Handle Height
- 7.4. Testing Safety Systems
- 7.5. Testing Operator Presence Control
- 7.6. Starting and Stopping Engine
- 7.6.1. Starting EngineManual Pull Start
- 7.6.2. Starting EngineElectric Start
- 7.6.3. Stopping Engine
- 7.7. Operating the Mower
- 7.8. Emergency Stopping
- 7.9. Using Neutral Lock
- 7.10. Installing Side Discharge Deflector
- 7.11. Installing Grass Bag
- 7.12. Using the Mower for Mulching
- 8. Service Intervals
- 8.1. Servicing Your Machine
- 8.2. Before Each Use
- 8.3. Break In After First 5 Hours of Operation
- 8.4. Every 25 Hours or Once a Year
- 8.5. Every 50 Hours or Once a Year
- 8.6. Every 100 Hours or Once a Year
- 9. Service
- 9.1. Adjusting Carburetor
- 9.2. Avoid Fumes
- 9.3. Engine Oil
- 9.3.1. The following John Deere oils are preferred
- 9.3.2. The following John Deere oils are also recommended, based on their specified temperature range
- 9.3.3. Other oils may be used if above John Deere oils are not available, provided they meet the followi…
- 9.4. Checking Engine Oil
- 9.5. Changing Engine Oil
- 9.6. Servicing Air Cleaner Element
- 9.6.1. JS26 and JS36
- 9.7. Cleaning and Gapping Spark Plug
- 9.8. Cleaning Debris from Engine
- 9.9. Adjusting Ground Speed Control
- 9.9.1. To adjust drive cable
- 9.10. Replacing Drive Belt (JS26)
- 9.10.1. Removing Drive Belt
- 9.10.2. Installing Drive Belt
- 9.11. Replacing Drive Belt (JS36, JS46)
- 9.11.1. Removing Drive Belt
- 9.11.2. Installing Drive Belt
- 9.12. Replacing Fuses
- 9.13. Servicing Mower Blade
- 9.13.1. Removing Mower Blade
- 9.13.2. Installing Mower Blade
- 9.14. Sharpening Blades
- 9.15. Balancing Blades
- 9.16. Inserting Fuel Stabilizer Cartridge in Fresh Start
- 9.17. Using Proper Fuel
- 9.18. Filling Fuel Tank
- 9.19. Servicing Battery (JS46 only)
- 9.19.1. Service the Battery Safely
- 9.19.2. Removing Battery
- 9.19.3. Installing Battery
- 9.19.4. Charging Battery with Supplied DC Charger
- 10. Troubleshooting
- 10.1. Using Troubleshooting Chart
- 10.2. Troubleshooting Chart
- 11. Storage
- 11.1. Storing Safety
- 11.2. Preparing Machine for Storage
- 11.3. Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
- 11.3.1. Engine
- 11.4. Folding Handles
- 12. Specifications
- 12.1. Capacities
- 12.2. Machine Specifications
- 12.3. Recommended Lubricants
- 13. Warranty
- 13.1. Product Warranty
- 13.2. John Deere, Federal and California Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Small OffRoad Ga…
- 14. Getting Quality Service
- 14.1. Service Literature
- 14.1.1. Order Service Parts Online
- 14.2. Part Numbers, Replacement
- 14.3. John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service
- 15. Table of Contents






