Description
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Model List:
- JS63 Walk-Behind Rotary Mower
- JS63C Walk-Behind Rotary Mower
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
- 1.2. Using Your Operators Manual
- 1.3. Special Messages
- 2. Product Identification
- 2.1. Record Identification Numbers
- 2.1.1. Inch WalkBehind Rotary Mowers
- 3. Safety Labels
- 3.1. Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
- 3.2. Machine Safety Labels
- 3.2.1. (A) DANGER
- 3.2.2. (B) WARNING
- 3.2.3. (C) WARNING
- 3.2.4. (D) DANGER
- 3.3. Emission Control System Certification Label
- 3.4. Emission Compliance Period
- 3.5. Certification
- 3.6. Operating Safely
- 3.7. Using a Spark Arrestor
- 3.8. Checking Mowing Area
- 3.9. Rotating Blades are Dangerous Protect Children and Prevent Accidents
- 3.9.1. Protect Children
- 3.10. Operating Safely on Slopes
- 3.11. Wear Appropriate Clothing
- 3.12. Practice Safe Maintenance
- 3.13. Prevent Fires
- 3.14. Handling Fuel Safely
- 3.14.1. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling fuel. Fuel is extremely…
- 3.15. Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- 4. Operating
- 4.1. Daily Operating Checklist
- 4.2. Handle Controls
- 4.3. Handle and Cutting Height Controls (JS63)
- 4.4. Handle and Cutting Height Controls
- 4.5. Locking Caster Wheels (JS63C)
- 4.5.1. To lock caster wheels
- 4.5.2. To unlock caster wheels
- 4.6. Adjusting Cutting Height
- 4.6.1. Adjusting front wheel height
- 4.6.2. Adjusting rear wheel height
- 4.7. Adjusting Handle Height
- 4.8. Testing Safety Systems
- 4.9. Testing BladeEngine Control Lever
- 4.10. Starting and Stopping Engine
- 4.10.1. Starting Engine
- 4.10.2. Stopping Engine
- 4.11. Emergency Stopping
- 4.12. Forward Travel (JS63, and JS63C)
- 4.12.1. To Travel Forward
- 4.12.2. To Stop Forward Travel
- 4.12.3. Travel Speeds
- 4.12.4. To Change Travel Speeds
- 4.13. Installing Discharge Chute
- 4.14. Using Mower Blade
- 4.14.1. Mulch Blade
- 4.14.2. High Lift Blade
- 4.15. Using Grass Bag
- 5. Replacement Parts
- 5.1. Service Literature
- 5.1.1. Order Service Parts Online
- 5.2. Part Number
- 6. Service Intervals
- 6.1. Service Intervals
- 6.2. Before Each Use
- 6.3. After Each Use
- 6.4. Break In After First 5 Hours of Operation
- 6.5. Every 25 Hours or Once a Year
- 6.5.1. JS63 and JS63C
- 6.6. Every 50 Hours (JS63 and JS63C)
- 7. Service
- 7.1. Adjusting Carburetor
- 7.2. Avoid Fumes
- 7.3. Engine Oil
- 7.3.1. The following John Deere oils are preferred
- 7.3.2. The following John Deere oils are also recommended, based on their specified temperature range
- 7.3.3. Other oils may be used if above John Deere oils are not available, provided they meet the followi…
- 7.4. Checking Engine Oil
- 7.5. Changing Engine Oil
- 7.6. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
- 7.7. Cleaning and Gapping Spark Plug
- 7.8. Cleaning Engine Cooling Fins
- 7.9. Cleaning Drive Belt and Transmission Area (JS63 and JS63C)
- 7.10. Checking and Replacing Drive Belt (JS63 and JS63C)
- 7.11. Adjusting Transmission Cable (JS63 and JS63C)
- 7.12. Lubricating Drive Shaft Hub Bushings (JS63 and JS63C)
- 7.13. Greasing Caster Wheel Spindle (JS63C)
- 7.14. Cleaning Caster Wheel Pin (JS63C)
- 7.15. Servicing Mower Blade
- 7.15.1. Removing Mower Blade
- 7.15.2. Installing Mower Blade
- 7.16. Sharpening Blades
- 7.17. Balancing Blades
- 7.18. Cleaning Fuel Cap Vents
- 7.19. Filling Fuel Tank
- 8. Troubleshooting
- 8.1. Using Troubleshooting Chart
- 9. Storage
- 9.1. Storing Safety
- 9.2. Preparing Machine for Storage
- 9.3. Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
- 9.3.1. Engine
- 9.4. Folding Handles
- 9.5. Removing Machine From Storage
- 10. Assembly
- 10.1. Unfold Handles
- 10.2. Install Starter Rope
- 10.3. Add Engine Oil
- 10.4. Test Mower
- 11. Specifications
- 11.1. Capacities
- 11.2. Travel Speed Range
- 11.2.1. JS63 and JS63C
- 11.3. Machine Specifications
- 11.3.1. Rear Grass Bag
- 11.4. Dimensions (JS63 and JS63C)
- 11.4.1. Mower Weight without Attachments
- 11.5. Recommended Lubricants
- 12. Warranty
- 12.1. Product Warranty
- 12.2. John Deere, Federal and California Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Small OffRoad Ga…
- 13. John Deere Quality Statement
- 13.1. John Deere Quality
- 14. Service Record
- 14.1. Record Service Dates
