The John Deere self propelled Lawn Mower JS36 comes with a 190 cc Briggs and Stratton engine, the work horse of the small engine industry. The engine is equipped with zone start recoil rope starting system which is one of the many
The carburetor starts without the need for priming or choking. Fill the fresh start fuel cap with fuel stabilizer. Therefore the gasoline is always fresh for easier starting and smoother running. The engine meets all California Air Resources Board ( CARB) requirements. The engine also uses a dependable splash lubrication system to protect all of the engines parts from wear.
The momentum drive system is an excellent feature of the John Deere self propelled Lawn Mower JS36. The pivoting handle controls how fast the self propelled lawn mower will go based on the angle of the handle. The speed varies from zero to 3.8 miles per hour. If you prefer a constant speed you can also lock in the speed with a a drive lock key, located on the MowMentum drive handle.
The 22 inch steel deck comes with a 3 in one blade allowing the operator to chose between mulching, side discharge or rear bagging. The rear bag, the mulch cover and the side discharge deflector are all standard. The 22 inch deck is stamped from 14 gauge steel.
Engine: 190 cc or 11.6 cubic inch displacement,4 cycle side valve,Briggs and Stratton Engine
Propulsion: Variable speed , rear wheel drive
Warranty: 2 year warranty
The side discharge on the John Deere self propelled Lawn Mower JS36 is esy to install. Just flip up the cover on the side of the deck to install the deflector and distribute the grass on the lawn. Projectiles are prevented by the deflector from being flung distance from the lawn mower.
Change from one mode to another in minutes without tools. The rear bag grass catcher holds 2.5 bushels and attaches easily at the back of the self propelled lawn mower.
Adjust the height of the cut easily by adjusting one lever to adjust all wheels . Choose from cut heights from 1.2 inches to 4.2 inches. If you plan on mulching, the longer the grass the better since it conceals cut grass until it degrades and returns the nutrients to the lawn. John Deere feels that a cut height of 3 to 4 inches is the best height for mulching.
The handle bar is wide for comfort. Depress the Zone control lever for starting and continuous running. The engine speed runs at 3350 rpm to ensure smooth operation. The handle bar also has 3 height adjustments to match your comfort level. Adjust the height without tools. Fold the handle down for compact storage and also for transport in your vehicle or trailer.
The price of the John Deere self propelled Lawn Mower JS36 was $399 US at the time of this review.
Delivery: Consumers purchase the John Deere self propelled Lawn Mower JS36 at John Deere dealers throughout the US . Customers can arrange for in store pickup or they can arrange for delivery. Delivery will be at an extra charge and customers may want to make alternate arrangements for delivery.
Operation of the John Deere self propelled Lawn Mower JS36 is pretty straight forward. Always start the engine using the zone control and never circumvent this control to prevent accidents. This is one of the most significant safety additions to lawn mowers to prevent unneeded accidents.
Read the manual before you operate the John Deere self propelled Lawn Mower JS36 for the first time to become familiar with all of the controls and general operation. Check the oil each time you use the mower and top up if needed. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cold. Wait until it has evaporated before you start the engine to avoid the possibility of fire.
After finishing for the day, clean off the deck on the upper and lower side removing any debris and grass clippings. A clean deck will ensure that your deck lasts for many years and does not corrode over time.
Maintenance of the John Deere self propelled Lawn Mower JS36 consists of changing the oil at regular intervals. Always follow the guidelines in the manual. Keep the deck clean at all times, and arrange to sharpen the blade at least once per year.
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The worst John Deere lawnmower I have ever owned. It will not bag even remotely thick grass. Do not spend your money on this. I thought maybe a different pitch on the blade might help with bagging but John Deere uses proprietary blades with no other options. This lawnmower is not a good deal at any price because of this. I have resorted to calling it my Don Jeere because of it generic nature. Way to go Don Jeere!
This is a terrible machine! I have owned my JS 36 just under a year. My mower was hard starting just after 2 months and had to take it back to the dealer. They did fix the mower and replace the choke part. They then charged me an additional 20 dollars because they had to dump the fuel out to make sure it wasn't my fault. I then get the machine back and then the drive belt breaks. I take the mower back to the dealership and after 4 weeks it was ready for pickup. I go to pick the mower up and they want to charge me 120 dollars. I then explained that it had a two year warranty and they finally dropped the charge. They then said the mower is hard starting and should start on the 1st or 2nd pull which never has since the 1st day of purchase. They wanted me to pay 20 dollars again, because they had to dump the fuel out and put more in it. I said no! I am not paying for that and that the mower will not start on the 1st or 2nd pull with their gas. They doubted me, so we walked over and I watched the man pull the cord 4 times to get it to start. They then tried to tell me that the idle just needed adjusted which has nothing to do with the choke!I finally got all my charges dropped and am stuck with a 400 dollar piece of crap.
This John Deere lawn Mower js36 is without a doubt the worst mower I have ever purchased (from Lowe's by the way). I could tolerate a bit of hard starting, but I have had this less than three months of this season and am ready to trash it literally. $450 down the drain. Idle speed (which I can't adjust) quit working so that the whole thing shakes and I can't tell you how may bolts have come loose and I have had to replace. Wheel levels malfunctioned because bolts came out. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!
Engine on the John Deere lawn mower js36 is very unreliable. I've had the mower in the shop 4 times since buyinger Spring 2010 all because the engine stopped running. They replaced the choke mechanism once and also the entire carburetor another. I continue to have issues where the engine just dies and has to set before it will restart. I’ve owned numerous push and riding mowers over the years and this has been the least reliable. My wife and I joke, “nothing doesn’t run like a Deere”
This is the worse lawn mower i have ever owned. Same as the hundreds of posted i am finding now, it takes 20-30 pulls to get it to start when cold. John Deere customer service is useless. Why would a company with such a good rep put their name on something that is junk
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This lawnmower is horrible. Mine won't start and it is less than a year old. I thought by something with a good name it would work, it doesn't. I will look elsewhere for a riding mower now that we are moving to the country. I will avoid anything green.
sure glad I don't have THESE guy's luck!!! I've had mine now since 2009 and have had nothing but good things to say.. I live in FL and have to cut every 5 or 6 days in summer and once a month in winter.. NEVER have had a problem.. Even if I have to pull start when I run the battery down.. fist pull and off it goes.. Got mine at Lowe's also.. I'd buy another in a heartbeat!!!
I am a small engine mechanic. I was given a two year old JS36 for free. previous owner said the motor was bad. I ran it and within a short while of knocking the motor self destructed. i took the motor apart only to find the piston had cracked and the ring gouged the cylinder wall. After fully dissasembling the now trashed motor i discovered that it was overheated, the crankshaft was bent, and ran with low oil that had water in it. OWNER ABUSE was the cause of death. If the oil had ever been changed, and this motor taken care of it it wouldnt have blown up, but then again i wouldnt have wound up with a good mower chassis so it all works out for me.
Briggs and Stratton has manufactured he same 190CC motor for over a decade now, so i removed the 190CC motor from my 2002 craftsman pushmower (non self propelled) and installed it on the JDeere with the Deere carb, magneto, shrouds, choke, etc. starts first pull now, and so far i have had no trouble.
Wow, I love mine and haven't had an ounce of trouble after 2 years. I have over 2 acres of lawn and use this on the hard areas, slopes that make me uncomfortable on a my tractor, and probably still equates to more then most use theirs on their lawns. My son even used it to cut lawns in another neighborhood to raise money and the nly thing it cost was gas, oil and time to sharpen the blades. Sorry others are having prblems, but considering this was a successful selling model I imagine others are pleased with it as well.