k9 21-Inch Walk-Behind Rotary Mowers SP6211 and SP6213 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OMGC00390 K9 North American Version Litho in U.S.A.
INTRODUCTION Introduction Thank You for Purchasing a Scotts Product We appreciate your business and wish you many years of safe and satisfied use of your machine. cCAUTION: Avoid injury! This symbol and text highlight potential hazards or death to the operator or bystanders may occur if the hazards or procedures are ignored. Using Your Operator’s Manual This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Product Identification Record Identification Numbers If you need to contact an authorized Scotts servicing dealer for information on servicing, always provide the product model and serial number. You will need to locate the model and serial number for the machine and for the engine of your machine and record the information in the spaces provided below.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Contents Safety .....................................................................................................................................................................................1 Operating................................................................................................................................................................................5 Replacement Parts .......................................................................
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. DANGER: KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM CUTTING BLADES 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.
SAFETY Certification Label mulch guard, side discharge chute or grass bagging system fastened in place. The OPEI label on your mower indicates that this model has been certified by an independent laboratory for compliance with American National Standard B-71.1, “Safety Specifications” for Power Lawn Mowers, Lawn and Garden Tractors, and Lawn Tractors. SAFETY Operate Safely DANGER: ROTATING BLADE • Stop engine before opening safety door and clearing bagging chute.
SAFETY Rotating Blades are Dangerous - Protect Children and Prevent Accidents Wear Appropriate 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 PROTECT CHILDREN: • Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
SAFETY Avoid Injury from Contacting Blade Handling Fuel Safely Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable: Before you unplug or adjust machine: • STOP the engine. • Wait for blade to STOP. • DO NOT refuel machine while you smoke, when machine is near an open flame or sparks, or when engine is running. STOP engine. • Keep hands, feet and clothing away from blade when engine is running. • Fill fuel tank outdoors. • Prevent fires: clean oil, grease and dirt from machine.
OPERATING Handle and Cutting Height Controls Operating Engine Controls A B A B A C MX1568 C A - Primer Bulb M96540 Handle Controls A - Fold Handle Knobs B - Handle Height Knobs C - Cutting Height Levers A D ADJUSTMENTS B C Adjusting Cutting Height M93034 A B C D - Blade Control Lever - Traction Clutch Lever - Starter Handle - Travel Speed Lever (SP6213) cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Before you adjust cutting height: STOP ENGINE.
OPERATING Adjusting Handle Height Upper Handle: G F E D C NOTE: Upper handle height can be independently adjusted to two positions. B A A M87101 Key Cutting Height Adjustments In mm (Inches) (A) 25 mm (1 in.) (B) 38 mm (1-1/2 in.) (C) 50 mm (2 in.) (D) 64 mm (2-1/2 in.) (E) 75 mm (3 in.) (F) 90 mm (3-1/2 in.) (G) 102 mm (4 in.) B M92146 1. Remove knob (A) and bolt (B) from each side of upper handle. 2. Move handle to desired height. 3.
OPERATING cCAUTION: Avoid injury! WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING, BLADE IS TURNING. H Keep hands, feet and clothing away from the blade. F G M96559 B 3. If bag prevents lowering of handle, remove clip (F) to remove rod (G). Remove rod from lower position (H) and insert in upper position as shown to lengthen bag. 4. Tighten knob (C) on each side of handle. M93034 Starting Engine 2. Hold blade control lever (B) against handle. cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death.
OPERATING Forward Travel To change travel speeds: (SP6213) To Travel Forward: NOTE: Mower travel speed can be changed when the traction clutch lever is engaged and the mower is moving forward. A A M93034 M93035 Pull and hold traction clutch lever (A) against upper handle. To Stop Forward Travel: • Raise or lower speed control lever (A) to engage desired gear. NOTE: Rear wheels will make a clicking noise when mower is pushed forward. This indicates that the drive train is operating correctly.
OPERATING Using Side Discharge Chute Using Grass Bag cCAUTION: Avoid injury! DO NOT operate mower unless grass bag assembly, side discharge cCAUTION: Avoid injury! DO NOT operate mower unless mulch guard, side discharge chute or chute or mulch guard is in place. grass bag and bagging chute are in place. Bagging chute MUST be removed and mulch guard secured in place when grass bag is not being used. 1. Release blade control lever to stop engine. NOTE: Bag may wear and deteriorate.
OPERATING When you mow an area for the first time, travel SLOW and cut HIGH so you can: • Learn the terrain. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! DO NOT leave clippings in bag: • Learn the best mowing pattern. • Moisture may damage bag. • Help prevent hitting objects hidden in the grass. • Damp clippings are a fire hazard. Try to mow grass only when it is dry: Wet grass may plug mower and leave a trail of grass clumps. • Clean bag often with water from garden hose, from outside to inside of bag.
OPERATING sunlight in Fall to help store food for Winter. A thick layer of mulched leaves can prevent sunlight from getting to grass and smother it. You may have to mow with grass bag to remove this layer. Mulch leaves only when they are dry. Mulching wet or damp grass or leaves may cause problems: • Clippings and leaves may build up on the underside of the mower deck. • Cut grass and leaves may form clumps. • Leaves may not be cut into small bits. • Engine will work harder and use more fuel.
REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement Parts Service Literature If you would like a copy of the Parts Catalog or Technical Manual for this machine call: • U.S. & Canada: 1-800-522-7448. • All Other Regions: Your John Deere dealer. John Deere Quality We recommend John Deere quality parts and lubricants, available at your authorized Scotts servicing dealer. Part numbers may change, use part numbers listed below when you order. If a number changes, your dealer will have the latest number.
SERVICE INTERVALS Service Intervals Service Intervals Please use the following timetables to perform routine maintenance on your machine. Service procedures included in this manual but not on this chart are to be performed on an as needed basis. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! If you operate mower in extreme heat, dust or other severe conditions, service more often than shown below. Before Each Use • Check oil level. After Each Use • Clean the mower. First 5 Hour • Change engine oil.
SERVICE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems on this engine, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized Scotts servicing dealer. SAE 5W-30 Adjusting Carburetor NOTE: Carburetor is calibrated by the engine manufacturer and should not require any adjustments.
SERVICE IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! A • Change oil after first 5 hours of operation. • Change oil while engine is warm. • If mower is not operated 25 hours during the mowing season, change oil before storing mower. • Help prevent air cleaner damage and hard starting, turn mower onto the LEFT side when servicing. MX1567 2. Turn oil dipstick (A) 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Remove dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. NOTE: Two different methods can be used for changing the engine oil.
SERVICE cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel is highly flammable. Prevent fuel from contacting hot B surfaces: DO NOT drain fuel tank. Run engine until fuel tank is very low or empty before turning mower on side to change oil. 7. Turn mower onto its LEFT SIDE. 8. Allow engine oil to drain from the dipstick filler tube location into the drain pan. M87113 9. After oil has drained, return mower to an upright position. 10.Remove plastic drain tube. Clean area around filler tube. 4.
SERVICE B A A B MX1573 MX1571 2. Clean area around cover (A). 1. Disconnect spark plug wire (A). Remove plug (B). 3. Loosen screws (B) and remove cover. 2. Carefully wire brush carbon from plug. Do not clean it with abrasives in a machine. NOTE: If precleaner or paper element has a break or is damaged, replace it. 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). D 6. Connect spark plug wire.
SERVICE Cleaning Drive Belt and Transmission Area cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Before you remove shield: 5. Install belt shield. Checking and Replacing Drive Belt • STOP engine. Let it cool. • DO NOT operate mower without belt shield in place. cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Before removing belt shield: • Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. B • Prevent burns by allowing engine to cool. • Disconnect spark plug wire. • Wear protective gloves when service is performed within the mower blade area.
SERVICE on belt. NOTE: Tension spring (H) may come loose when belt is removed. 3. Remove belt from drive sheave. E 4. Move belt into underside of mower deck. 5. Turn mower onto its LEFT SIDE. 6. Remove mower blade. (See Check Blade in this section.) 7. Remove drive belt from blade sheave. M96557 8. Install new drive belt to blade sheave. 4. Inspect belt (E) for excessive wear or damage.
SERVICE Transmission Cable Adjustment—SP6213 F cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Before removing belt shield: E G • Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. • Prevent burns by allowing engine to cool. • Disconnect spark plug wire. MX1577 • Wear protective gloves when service is performed within the mower blade area. • DO NOT operate mower without belt shield. 4. Push drive sheave (E) forward to relieve spring tension on belt and remove drive belt (F). 5. Remove E-clip (G) and drive sheave. 1.
SERVICE Lubricate Drive Shaft Hub Bushings B C J A M96827 8. To adjust spring extension, use an 8 mm wrench, loosen (do not remove) the cable mount bracket capscrews (J). M96556 1. Remove hardware (A) and belt shield (B). NOTE: For transmission clutch to operate properly, there must be a certain amount of spring pressure engaging the cones or the transmission will slip and NOT drive the wheels. C D K M93055 2. Remove control cable (C) from belt shield notch (D). M96827 9.
SERVICE Check Blade raised position. cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Service blade safely: B • STOP engine. Let it cool. • Disconnect spark plug wire. • Wear gloves or wrap blade with a rag. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! A Turn mower on its LEFT SIDE to help prevent air cleaner damage and hard starting. M93049 2. Remove plastic hubcaps (A). • Use a screwdriver in slot (B) to pry the hubcap from each wheel. NOTE: Sharpened edges on blade tips must face upward when installing blade.
SERVICE sharpener. 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 filling. A • Use a non-metallic funnel with a non-metallic mesh strainer when filling fuel containers. • Use a non-metallic funnel with a non-metallic mesh strainer when filling the fuel tank. B • Fill the fuel tank at the end of each day’s operation to keep condensation out of the fuel tank.
SERVICE Cleaning Fuel Cap Vent A M73283 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Using Troubleshooting Chart If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see your authorized Scotts servicing dealer. When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing the problem, see your authorized Scotts servicing dealer. IF CHECK Engine Will Not Start • Prime engine, (Cold - three times, Warm - 1 or 2 times) • Fuel tank is empty. • Stale or dirty fuel. • Disconnected or dirty spark plug.
TROUBLESHOOTING IF CHECK Mulched Grass 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.
STORING MACHINE Storing Machine Storing Safety cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death. • If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area, use an exhaust pipe extension to remove the fumes. Always try to work in a well ventilated area. • DO NOT store mower with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. • Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
STORING MACHINE B B C M87116a 3. Loosen knob (B) 25 mm (1 in.) on each side. Allow upper handle (C) to pivot down. D E M88835 4. Remove knob (D) and carriage bolt (E) from each side. F M96553 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.
ASSEMBLY Assembly Identify Parts (SP6211 and SP6213) B D A C E M88835 5. Rotate slotted bracket (C) to match a desirable height setting with hole in handle. B D C 6. Install carriage bolt (D) from the inside through hole in slotted bracket (C) and through handle on each side of handle. Use same hole on each side. MX1564 A B C D - Lawnmower Assembly - Side Discharge Chute - Bagger - Bagger Chute NOTE: If handle height is not satisfactory, move handle to another hole and height position.
ASSEMBLY B B A M88828 M61459 Pull and install starter rope (A) onto rope guide (B) mounted on the right side of the handle. • Check oil level. Oil should be to the FULL mark (B). If not, add oil. 5. Install and tighten dipstick. 6. Remove "NO OIL" tag from top of engine. Add Engine Oil IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL. You MUST add oil before running the engine. See Service section for correct oil application. 1. Park mower on a level surface.
ASSEMBLY NOTE: Doors (H) on grass bag must be closed prior to installation onto the bagging chute. C D H H M93036 • Slide bagging chute (C) into position under the mulch guard mounting bracket (D). I M96549 4. Hang grass bag on lower handlebar. 5. Open spring loaded bagging chute safety door (I). 6. Install grass bag onto bagging chute. J F E M96547 • Insert bagging chute tab (E) into rear mower shield slot (F). K M96550 • Grass bag handle (J) should “snap” down onto tab (K).
ASSEMBLY Test Mower A B MX1568 1. Verify that spark plug wire (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. C M93034 4. Hold blade control lever (C) against handle. 5. Start engine and check mower operation. (See Operating section.
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Engine Manufacturer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Briggs & Stratton Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121602 Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Wheel Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.75 x 2.25 Mower Weight without Attachments •SP6211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.7 kg (81 lb) •SP6213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARRANTY Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW SCOTTS BRAND PRODUCTS Manufactured by John Deere (U.S. Only) A. GENERAL PROVISIONS - The warranties described below are provided by John Deere Company (“John Deere”) to the original purchasers of new Scotts Brand Products Manufactured by John Deere. Under these warranties, John Deere will repair or replace, at its option, any covered part which is found to be defective in material or workmanship during the applicable warranty term.
WARRANTY COMPANY AFFILIATED WITH IT MAKES ANY WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, CONDITIONS OR PROMISES RESPECTING THE SCOTTS BRAND PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY JOHN DEERE AND COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED ABOVE.
WARRANTY WARRANTED PARTS Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below (the emission control system parts) to the extent these parts were present on the engine purchased. Fuel Metering System: Fuel Metering System: Carburetor and internal parts (or fuel injection system). Cold start enrichment system. Air Induction System: to the first scheduled replacement for that part.
INDEX L Index Lubricants .......................................................................34 A Adjusting Carburetor ...................................................... 14 Adjusting Throttle Cable ................................................. 14 Axles, Lubricate Mower .................................................. 21 B Bagging and Composting ............................................... 10 Bagging Tips ..................................................................
QUALITY STATEMENT Quality Statement Please do not return this product to the store where you purchased it. Your Scotts product, designed and built by John Deere, is more than just a purchase, it’s an investment in quality. That quality goes beyond our equipment to your dealer’s parts and service support. That’s why John Deere has initiated a process to handle your questions or problems, should they arise. If you have questions or problems with your new product, please follow the steps below.
SERVICE RECORD Service Record Record Service Dates Oil Change Lubricate Machine Service Record - 40 Air Cleaner Element Clean/Replace
