User manual JOHN DEERE JX90

[. . . ] English When you are reading the operator's manual, please unfold the front and back page. Risk caused by thrown elements when the motor is running - Maintain the safety gap / Keep others away!Disconnect the spark plug connector before performing any maintenance work. Exhaust fumes are toxic - do not have the engine running in closed rooms. [. . . ] In particular make sure that the cutter bar is fitted correctly (see Chapter “Maintenance of the blade”). The blade attachment screw should always be fitted and tightened by a specialist workshop. If the blade attachment screw is too tight or too loose, the blade clutch and blade can be damaged or become detached, which can cause severe injury. Make sure that all safety devices are fitted properly and are not damaged. Before starting the mower the first time fill motor oil (for quantity and type, see technical data) into this opening with a funnel after unscrewing the dipstick. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth, insert the dipstick into oil filler without screwing it in Then remove the dipstick once again and read off the oil level. The oil must be between the marks "ADD" and "FULL". € After filling up for the first time remove the “NO OIL” sign on top of the engine. See table for explanation of symbols page 3 – – – – – Only fill the tank with fresh and clean unleaded standard petrol. 9 STARTING THE ENGINE (Illustration S2 + C + E ) Only start the engine when standing behind of the mower. € When the engine is cold, push the actuation lever (1) into the position I/I" (Choke) (2) C . € Slowly pull the starter cable (4) until resistance is felt, then rapidly pull it out E , – the engine begins to run, slowly recoil the cable. € As soon as the engine has started running, put the actuation lever (1) on position "Hot start/operation" (3) C . € Once the engine is warm, push the actuation lever to position "Hot start/operation" (3) and as described above, start the engine. € If the engine does not start running, then proceed as when starting a cold engine. € In the position "Hot start/operation" the engine runs at maximum power and maximum speed which is required for a clean cutting pattern (engine speed = blade speed). See table for explanation of symbols page 3 Only switch on the cutting deck when standing behind the mower. Place the mower on a level surface where the grass is not too high (high grass inhibits the start of the cutter bar and makes starting more difficult). Where this is not possible, position the mower in such a way that the cutter is facing diagonally away from the user, although only as far as absolutely necessary. € Press and hold down the safety control bracket (1) against the upper section of the handlebar. € Push the lever (2) quickly forward as far as the stop, and then release. IMPORTANT Switching on the cutting deck slowly will lead to excessive wear to the brake and clutch fittings and overheating of the complete brake clutch system. [. . . ] – Insert air filter cover with strap (6) in housing adapter (7). In the worst conditions (large amounts of dust) it is necessary to clean the mower whenever it has been used. Replace the paper filter insert every year or every 300 operating hours. Filter insert and pre-filter see original spare parts and accessories) Oil change GB Cleaning and replacing the air filter (Illustration W ) 16 Checking the spark plug (Illustration Y ) To check for wear, remove the spark plug connector and unscrew the spark plug. [. . . ]