Document Outline

• Introduction
  • Thank You for Purchasing a Scotts Product
  • Using Your Operator’s Manual
    • Special Messages
  • CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
• Product Identification
  • Record Identification Numbers
• Table of Contents
  • Contents
• Safety
  • Safety-Alert Symbol
  • Machine Safety Labels
  • Certification Label
  • SAFETY
    • Operate Safely
  • Rotating Blades are Dangerous - Protect Children and Prevent Accidents
    • PROTECT CHILDREN:
    • HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS:
  • Wear Appropriate Clothing
  • Practice Safe Maintenance
  • Avoid Injury from Contacting Blade
    • Before you unplug or adjust machine:
  • Handling Waste Products
  • Handling Fuel Safely
• Operating
  • Engine Controls
  • Handle Controls
  • Handle and Cutting Height Controls
  • ADJUSTMENTS
    • Adjusting Cutting Height
      • To help move rear wheel lever:
  • Adjusting Handle Height
    • Upper Handle:
    • Lower Handle:
  • Starting Engine
  • Forward Travel
    • To Travel Forward:
    • To Stop Forward Travel:
  • Travel Speeds
    • Travel speed: (SP6211)
    • Travel speeds: (SP6213)
    • To change travel speeds: (SP6213)
  • Stopping Engine
    • Release handle and levers:
  • Using Side Discharge Chute
  • Using Grass Bag
  • Mowing Tips
  • To Avoid Scalping
  • Bagging Tips
  • Bagging and Composting
  • Mulching Tips
  • After Mowing
• Replacement Parts
  • Service Literature
  • John Deere Quality
• Service Intervals
  • Service Intervals; Interval Chart for Service
  • Before Each Use
  • After Each Use
  • First 5 Hour
  • Every 25 Hours Or Once A Year
• Service
  • Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
  • Adjusting Carburetor
  • Avoid Fumes
  • Engine Oil
    • The following John Deere oils are preferred:
    • The following John Deere oils are also recommended, based on their specified temperature range:
    • Other oils may be used if above John Deere oil is not available, provided they meet one of the fo...
  • Checking Engine Oil Level
  • Changing Engine Oil
    • TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL FROM THE TOP:
    • TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL FROM THE BOTTOM:
  • Cleaning and Replacing Air Cleaner Element
  • Cleaning and Gapping Spark Plug
  • Cleaning Engine Cooling Fins
  • Cleaning Drive Belt and Transmission Area
  • Checking and Replacing Drive Belt
    • TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT:
  • Transmission Cable Adjustment—SP6213
  • Lubricate Drive Shaft Hub Bushings
  • Lubricate Mower Axles
  • Check Blade
    • CHECK BLADE:
    • TO REMOVE BLADE:
  • Sharpening Blade
  • Balance and Install Blade
  • Filling Fuel Tank
  • Cleaning Fuel Cap Vent
• Troubleshooting
  • Using Troubleshooting Chart
• Storing Machine
  • Storing Safety
  • Preparing Machine for Storage
  • Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
    • Fuel:
    • Engine:
  • Fold Handles
  • Remove Mower from Storage
• Assembly
  • Identify Parts (SP6211 and SP6213)
  • Unfold Handles
  • Install Starter Rope
  • Add Engine Oil
  • Install Grass Bag
  • Test Mower
• Specifications
  • Engine
  • Travel Speed Range
    • SP6211
    • SP6213
  • Capacities
  • Machine Specifications
  • Dimensions
    • Mower Weight without Attachments
  • Recommended Lubricants
• Warranty
  • LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW SCOTTS BRAND PRODUCTS
  • LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW SCOTTS BRAND PRODUCTS
  • Tire Warranty
  • Limited Engine Warranty
• Index
• Quality Statement
  • Please do not return this product to the store where you purchased it.
    • Step 1
    • Step 2
    • Step 3
• Service Record
  • Record Service Dates