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Safety - 1

SAFETY

Safety

Safety-Alert Symbol

Read and recognize safety information. Be alert to the
potential for personal injury when you see this safety-alert
symbol.

On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert
symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. In
this manual, the word CAUTION and this symbol call
attention to safety messages.

Machine Safety Labels

WARNING: AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

•

Read the Owner’s Manual.

• Go across slopes, not up and down.

•

Do not mow when children or others are around.

•

Look down and behind before and while mowing

backwards.

• Remove objects that could be thrown by the blade.

• Keep safety devices in place and working.

DANGER: KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM
CUTTING BLADES

DANGER: ROTATING BLADE

DO NOT PUT HANDS OR FEET UNDER OR INTO
MOWER WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING

DANGER:

To avoid injury, do not operate mower without protective

Summary of Contents for SP6211

Page 1: ...OMGC00390 K9 k9 21 Inch Walk Behind Rotary Mowers SP6211 and SP6213 OPERATOR S MANUAL North American Version Litho in U S A ...

Page 2: ...uickly The machine shown in this manual may differ slightly from your machine but will be similar enough to help you understand our instructions RIGHT HAND and LEFT HAND sides are determined by facing in the direction the machine will travel when going forward When you see a broken line arrow the item referred to is hidden from view Special Messages Your manual contains special messages to bring a...

Page 3: ...e model and serial number for the machine and for the engine of your machine and record the information in the spaces provided below DATE OF PURCHASE _________________________________________ DEALER NAME _________________________________________ DEALER PHONE _________________________________________ PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER A __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ENGINE SERIAL NU...

Page 4: ... changes at any time without notice COPYRIGHT 1999 Deere Co John Deere Worldwide Commercial and Consumer Equipment Division Horicon WI All rights reserved Previous Editions COPYRIGHT OMGC00390 K9 English Table of Contents Contents Safety 1 Operating 5 Replacement Parts 12 Service Intervals 13 Service 14 Troubleshooting 25 Storing Machine 27 Assembly 29 Specifications 33 Warranty 35 Index 38 ...

Page 5: ...s symbol call attention to safety messages Machine Safety Labels WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Read the Owner s Manual Go across slopes not up and down Do not mow when children or others are around Look down and behind before and while mowing backwards Remove objects that could be thrown by the blade Keep safety devices in place and working DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM CUTTING BLAD...

Page 6: ...g 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 m...

Page 7: ...propriate Clothing 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 Practice Safe Maintenance Understand service procedure before doing work Keep area clean and dry Never lub...

Page 8: ...open flame or sparks or when engine is running STOP engine Fill fuel tank outdoors Prevent fires clean oil grease and dirt from machine Clean up spilled fuel immediately Do not store machine with fuel in tank in a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge Use only non metal portable fuel containers approved by the Underwrit...

Page 9: ...rs to same height except for LOWEST cutting height A This adjustment improves mulching performance at lowest cutting height Put front wheel levers in 25 mm 1 in notch First rear notch Put rear wheel levers in 38 mm 1 1 2 in notch Second rear notch To help move rear wheel lever 1 Lift lower handlebar slightly with one hand to take some weight off wheel 2 Move height adjustment lever to desired posi...

Page 10: ...e height can be independently adjusted to three positions 1 Loosen knob C approximately 25 mm 1 in on each side of handle NOTE Carriage bolts must travel within slotted adjustment brackets and come to rest within one of the three height setting positions E before tightening 2 Pivot handle to a desired height within slotted adjustment bracket D Key Cutting Height Adjustments In mm Inches A 25 mm 1 ...

Page 11: ... feel resistance Then pull fast and steady 4 When engine starts return rope slowly cCAUTION Avoid injury Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death Run engine only in a ventilated area If engine is run in an enclosed area open doors to bring in outside air IMPORTANT Avoid damage To help prevent damage to recoil starter and band brake do not start engine When blade is under load such as in he...

Page 12: ...ar 3 9 km h 2 4 mph Travel speeds SP6213 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 SP6213 NOTE Mower travel speed can be changed when the traction clutch lever is engaged and the mower is moving forward Raise or lower speed control lever A to engage desired gear Stopping Engine Release handle and levers Mower will stop Blade will stop Eng...

Page 13: ...top engine 2 Grasp handle A and handle B from left side of mower Lift bag off mower 3 Lower front of bag Raise rear of bag grasping handle A and handle B 4 Allow doors C to swing open Shake contents of bag to empty out Mowing Tips Before beginning to mow be sure deck is level and proper cutting height is selected cCAUTION Avoid injury DO NOT operate mower unless grass bag assembly side discharge c...

Page 14: ...e clean Cut grass high Clean bag often with water from garden hose from outside to inside of bag Let bag dry before use When bag is full Mower may leave a trail of clippings Clippings may blow out from under deck Top of bag will deflate Bagging and Composting Many communities will no longer haul lawn clippings and leaves to landfills Bagging and composting clippings and leaves is one way to solve ...

Page 15: ...rent mowing pattern each time you mow Overlap mowing paths 50 100 mm 2 4 in instead of cutting a full swath with each pass Operate mower at a slower ground speed Mulching takes more power Keep blade sharp Check it often Keep underside of deck clean If clippings are not dispersed evenly or quality of cut is marginal raise cutting height one or more positions After Mowing STOP engine Let it cool Thi...

Page 16: ... number When you order parts your authorized Scotts servicing dealer needs your machine product identification number and engine serial number These are the numbers that you have recorded in the Product Identification section of this manual Touch up paint is available in 340 grams 12 oz aerosol cans Scotts Orange part number TY24745 Part numbers are subject to change without notice Part Numbers ma...

Page 17: ...il level After Each Use Clean the mower First 5 Hour Change engine oil Break in Lubricate mower axles Lubricate drive shaft hub bushings Every 25 Hours Or Once A Year Tighten blade bolt Clean or replace air cleaner paper element Clean and gap spark plug Clean belt and transmission area Change engine oil Lubricate mower axles Lubricate drive shaft hub bushings IMPORTANT Avoid damage If you operate ...

Page 18: ...s servicing dealer Avoid Fumes Engine Oil Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range during the period between oil changes The following John Deere oils are preferred TORQ GARD SUPREME SAE 30 The following John Deere oils are also recommended based on their specified temperature range TURF GARD SAE 10W 30 PLUS 4 SAE 10W 30 Other oils may be used if above John Deere oil is not av...

Page 19: ...ire 4 Turn oil dipstick A 1 4 turn left and remove from the filler tube 5 Insert plastic drain tube B firmly inside filler tube opening 6 Place a drain pan on the left side of the mower IMPORTANT Avoid damage If oil level is below the ADD mark DO NOT run the engine cCAUTION Avoid injury Used oil may harm environment and people if it is dumped on the ground or into a drain or a body of water Call y...

Page 20: ...all drain plug 6 Turn oil dipstick 1 4 turn to the left Remove dipstick 7 Add 0 47 L 16 oz oil through dipstick filler tube 8 Install dipstick Turn dipstick 1 4 turn right to tighten 9 Remove dipstick Check oil level Add oil to FULL mark if necessary 10 Install and tighten dipstick 11 Lower mower 12 Return cutting height adjustment levers to a desirable cutting height 13 Connect spark plug wire Cl...

Page 21: ...d install air cleaner 8 Install air cleaner cover and tighten screws Cleaning and Gapping Spark Plug 1 Disconnect spark plug wire A Remove plug B 2 Carefully wire brush carbon from plug Do not clean it with abrasives in a machine 3 Inspect plug for damage Replace damaged plug 4 Adjust gap to 0 51 mm 0 020 in 5 Install and tighten plug to 20 N m 15 lb ft 6 Connect spark plug wire Cleaning Engine Co...

Page 22: ...wire 2 Remove hardware A and belt shield B 3 Remove control cables C from belt shield notch D cCAUTION Avoid injury Before you remove shield STOP engine Let it cool DO NOT operate mower without belt shield in place M96556 A B C M93055 D C M96557 cCAUTION Avoid injury Before removing belt shield Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Prevent burns by allowing engine to cool Disconnect sp...

Page 23: ...nto its LEFT SIDE 6 Remove mower blade See Check Blade in this section 7 Remove drive belt from blade sheave 8 Install new drive belt to blade sheave 9 Insert belt through deck opening I 10 Install tension spring H if removed 11 Check that drive belt is installed on engine sheave 12 Push drive sheave J forward and install belt to sheave 13 Install anti rotation bracket and secure with cap screw 14...

Page 24: ... H in the relaxed position Record this value 7 Engage the transmission bail at handle bar and measure the spring length in the extended position I The spring extension length the difference between A and B measurements must be 10 mm 0 390 in cCAUTION Avoid injury Before removing belt shield Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Prevent burns by allowing engine to cool Disconnect spark ...

Page 25: ...ch in cover 15 Install cover and secure with two bolts and two bolts and nuts Make sure shield is installed with cover 16 Start engine and verify the transmission is operating properly NOTE Make sure the transmission immediately disengages when the bail is released 17 If transmission does not disengage when bail is released reduce spring extension length and verify transmission is operating proper...

Page 26: ...75 N m 55 lb ft Sharpen dull blade See Sharpening Blade in this section TO REMOVE BLADE Remove bolt A washer B and blade Sharpening Blade Sharpen blade with grinder hand file or electric blade M93049 A B M93051 C D E M93050 cCAUTION Avoid injury Service blade safely STOP engine Let it cool Disconnect spark plug wire Wear gloves or wrap blade with a rag IMPORTANT Avoid damage Turn mower on its LEFT...

Page 27: ...P engine If engine is hot let it cool several minutes before you add fuel 2 Remove grass clippings and other trash from tank area 3 Remove fuel tank cap A 4 Fill tank with fuel only to bottom of filler neck 5 Install fuel tank cap A B M61830 M61524 IMPORTANT Avoid damage Dirt and water in fuel are major causes of engine performance problems Prevent dirt and debris from entering the fuel tank when ...

Page 28: ...ice 24 SERVICE Cleaning Fuel Cap Vent 1 Check two vents A under metal ring of fuel cap and vent in top center of cap 2 Clean cap and vents in nonflammable solvent Allow cap to dry 3 Install the cap A M73283 ...

Page 29: ...ment Disconnected or dirty spark plug Engine Runs Rough Carburetor needs to be cleaned Disconnected or dirty spark plug Dirty air cleaner element Dirty cooling fins Engine Overheats Dirty blower housing and cooling fins Improper oil level Engine Vibrates Too Much Loose blade bolt Blade dull Blade improperly balanced Bent blade or crankshaft Mower Mows Unevenly Pushing mower too fast Mowing too fas...

Page 30: ...ss Appearance Is Poor Clumps Excessive Clippings Rough Cut Etc Grass buildup under deck Travel speed too fast Blade dull or not balanced Cutting height set too low Tall grass conditions may dictate that more overlapping of cuts is required IF CHECK ...

Page 31: ...irculate through carburetor Engine Engine storage procedure should be used when mower is not to be used for longer than 60 days 1 Service air filter if necessary 2 Clean debris from engine air intake screen 3 Remove spark plug Put 30 mL 1 oz of clean engine oil in cylinder 4 Install spark plug but do not connect spark plug wire 5 Slowly pull starter handle several times to allow oil to be distribu...

Page 32: ...ach side 5 CAREFULLY fold lower handle F forward Guide cables inside lower handle DO NOT CRIMP CABLES 6 Install bolts and knobs in lower handle Remove Mower from Storage 1 Unfold handles Tighten knobs Do not crimp cables 2 Check engine oil level 3 Connect wire to spark plug 4 Inspect shields safety devices and hardware B C M87116a B M88835 D E M96553 F ...

Page 33: ...nother hole and height position Bolts must travel within slotted adjustment brackets and come to rest within one of the three height setting positions E before tightening 7 Install and tighten knob B on each bolt Both handle knobs should be positioned on the outside of the handles 8 Pivot upper portion of handle assembly to a straight and aligning position Hold handle and tighten knob A on each si...

Page 34: ... If not add oil 5 Install and tighten dipstick 6 Remove NO OIL tag from top of engine Install Grass Bag 1 Remove mulch guard knob A 2 Lift and hold spring loaded mulch guard B up 3 Install bagging chute IMPORTANT Avoid damage ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL You MUST add oil before running the engine See Service section for correct oil application M88828 B A MX1567 A cCAUTION Avoid injury DO NOT oper...

Page 35: ...NOTE Doors H on grass bag must be closed prior to installation onto the bagging chute 4 Hang grass bag on lower handlebar 5 Open spring loaded bagging chute safety door I 6 Install grass bag onto bagging chute Grass bag handle J should snap down onto tab K Make sure front of grass bag L rests in bagging chute bracket M M93036 C D M96547 E F M96548 A M96549 I H H M96550 K J M96552 L M ...

Page 36: ...e A is attached to spark plug 2 Put enough fuel in fuel tank to test mower operation 3 Press primer bulb B three times to prime engine 4 Hold blade control lever C against handle 5 Start engine and check mower operation See Operating section MX1568 A B C M93034 ...

Page 37: ... Champion RC12YC Spark Plug Gap 0 51 mm 020 in Spark Plug Torque 20 N m 15 lb ft Travel Speed Range SP6211 First Gear 3 9 km h 2 4 mph SP6213 First Gear 3 1 km h 1 9 mph Second Gear 3 9 km h 2 4 mph Third Gear 5 0 km h 3 1 mph Capacities Fuel 1 5 L 1 6 qt Engine Oil 0 6 L 20 oz Machine Specifications Deck Material Steel Adjustable Handle Standard Rear Grass Bag Standard Side Discharge Chute Standa...

Page 38: ...Height Range 2 5 10 2 cm 1 4 in Cutting Width 53 3 cm 21 in Recommended Lubricants Fuel See Filling Fuel Tank in the Service section Engine Oil TORQ GARD SUPREME SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 Grease John Deere MOLY HIGH TEMPERATURE EP GREASE John Deere HIGH TEMPERATURE EP GREASE John Deere GREASE GARD Specifications and design subject to change without notice ...

Page 39: ...y lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state F NO DEALER WARRANTY THE SELLING DEALER MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ITS OWN AND THE DEALER HAS NO AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR PROMISE ON BEHALF ...

Page 40: ...ine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser John Deere must warrant the emission control system on your utility or lawn and garden equipment engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your utility or lawn and garden equipment engine Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injectio...

Page 41: ...nce or unapproved modifications iii repairs improperly performed or replacements improperly installed iv use of replacement parts or accessories not conforming to John Deere specifications which adversely affect performance and or durability v alterations or modifications not recommended or approved in writing by John Deere b Replacement parts other services and adjustments necessary for normal ma...

Page 42: ...il Level Checking 14 Engine Oil Changing 15 Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement 14 Engine Add Oil 30 F Fuel Cap Vent Cleaning 24 G Grass Bag Install 30 H Handle Height Adjust 6 Handles Fold 27 Handles Unfold 29 I Interval Chart for Service 13 L Lubricants 34 M Mower Remove from Storage 28 Mower Test 32 Mowing Tips 9 Mulching Tips 10 O Oil Level Checking Engine 14 Oil Add Engine 30 Oil Changing E...

Page 43: ...red in the operator s manual then go to Step 2 A Your authorized Scotts servicing dealer has the responsibility authority and ability to answer questions resolve problems and fulfill your parts and service needs C If the parts and service people are unable to resolve your problem see the dealership manager or owner B First discuss your questions or problems with your dealer s trained parts and ser...

Page 44: ...Service Record 40 SERVICE RECORD Service Record Record Service Dates Oil Change Lubricate Machine Air Cleaner Element Clean Replace ...

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