Table of Contents

	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

All information, illustrations and

specifications in this manual are based on the latest information at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.

Deere & Co.

John Deere Worldwide Commercial and

Consumer Equipment Division

Horicon, WI

Previous Editions

OMGC00390 K9 - English

Table of Contents

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Contents

OPERATOR’S Manual Using Your Operator’s Manual IntroductionThank You for Purchasing a Scotts Product California Proposition 65 Warning Product Identification Record Identification Numbers Table of Contents Safety-Alert Symbol SafetyMachine Safety Labels Certification Label Operate Safely Protect Children Practice Safe MaintenanceHelp Prevent Serious or Fatal Accidents Before you unplug or adjust machine Avoid Injury from Contacting BladeHandling Waste Products Handling Fuel Safely Operating Engine Controls Handle and Cutting Height ControlsHandle Controls Stop Engine Adjusting Handle Height Key Cutting Height Adjustments In mm InchesUpper Handle Lower Handle RUNNING, Blade is Turning Starting EngineKeep hands, feet and clothing away from the blade Travel Speeds Forward TravelStopping Engine Using Grass Bag Using Side Discharge ChuteMowing Tips To Avoid Scalping Bagging and CompostingBagging Tips Mulching Tips After Mowing Replacement Parts Service LiteratureJohn Deere Quality Part Number Service Intervals Service Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement Engine OilAdjusting Carburetor Avoid Fumes Changing Engine Oil To Change Engine OIL from the TOP Cleaning and Replacing Air Cleaner Element To Change Engine OIL from the Bottom Cleaning Engine Cooling Fins Cleaning and Gapping Spark PlugStop engine. Let it cool Cleaning Drive Belt and Transmission Area Checking and Replacing Drive Belt To Replace Drive Belt Picture Note View is from underside of differential Transmission Cable Adjustment-SP6213 Lubricate Drive Shaft Hub Bushings Lubricate Mower Axles Check Blade Sharpening BladeCheck Blade To Remove Blade Balance and Install Blade Filling Fuel Tank Cleaning Fuel Cap Vent Using Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingCheck Troubleshooting Storing Safety Storing MachinePreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage Remove Mower from Storage Assembly Install Starter RopeLawnmower Assembly Side Discharge Chute Bagger Bagger Chute Identify Parts SP6211 and SP6213 Install Grass Bag Add Engine Oil Insert bagging chute tab E into rear mower shield slot F Test Mower Specifications Machine SpecificationsEngine Travel Speed Range Dimensions Recommended Lubricants Warranty Limited Warranty for NEW Scotts Brand Products Tire Warranty Limited Engine Warranty Warranted Parts Cleaning Belt and Transmission Area Index Quality Statement Step Refer to your operator’s manualStep Contact your dealer Step Call the Customer Communications Center Service Record Record Service Dates

Scotts SP6213, SP6211 manual Table of Contents

Models: SP6211 SP6213