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Information on John Deere 12 14 Series Walk-Behind Mowers (Silver Decks)

Here’s some useful information I’ve collected and compiled over the past few years on the 12 and 14 series “silver deck” John Deere walk-behind mowers. (I welcome and corrections/additions to the list)

John Deere 12 14 Series Walk-Behind Mowers

Decoding the Model Numbers: 1 = 21″ mower 2 = 2-cycle engine 4 = 4-cycle engine S = self-propelled P = push Z = zone start B = BBC (blade brake clutch) E = electric start w/ BBC T = Tricycler (mulching) C = commercial X = commercial w/ BBC

So a model 14SB indicates 21″, 4-cycle engine, self-propelled, and a blade brake clutch; 14PZ indicates 21″, 4-cycle engine, push, and zone start; etc., etc.

The 14 series mower models were made with two different 4-cycle engines: the Briggs Stratton Quantum (on the less expensive models), and the Kawasaki FC150V on the more expensive models. The first Kawasaki FC150V engines introduced had 4.5 HP and later this was upgraded to 5.0 HP and still later to 5.5 HP. I read that the engine displacement was the same on the 4.5, 5.0, and 5.5 HP engines, but the changes in horsepower ratings were due primarily to differences in the main jet of the carburetor and the ignition setup.

On the self-propelled models, there are two transmission types: 2-speed and 5-speed. Both are made by Tuff Torq (Kanzaki). The Briggs engine models used the 2-speed and the Kawasaki engines used the 5-speed.

BBC (blade brake control) was available on Kawasaki engine models (like the 14PB and SB) as well as the model 12PB and 12SB with the Briggs 2-cycle engine. The zone start Briggs engine models (14PZ, 14SZ) used a flywheel brake for blade control and this brake would stop the engine when the bar on the handle was released.

The Tricycler was a unit set up from the factory for mulching. It came with a mulching plug and a grass bag. A Tricycler Conversion Kit was also available as an accessory. Mulching Kit (BM17484) included a mulching plug (M112582), mulching blade (M125413), and rear cover safety decal (M112911). Conversion Kit (BM17497) included these items plus a Tricycler label (M113068) and the side discharge chute (M76488).

The commercial models (12PC, 14SC and 14SX) had steel wheels for durability.

12PB: 1990-1991 Briggs Stratton 2-cycle engine (96722 I/C) Push Recoil start Briggs Magnetron Ignition

12PC: 19??-19?? Briggs Stratton 2-cycle engine (96722 I/C) (Commercial model) Push Recoil start Briggs Magnetron Ignition

12SB: 1989-1992 Briggs Stratton 2-cycle engine (96722 I/C) Self-propelled (5-speed) Recoil start Briggs Magnetron Ignition

14PB: 1989-1993 Kawasaki FC150V 4-cycle engine Push Recoil start Blade Brake Control Flywheel magneto ignition

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14PT: 1993-1994 Kawasaki FC150V 4-cycle engine Push Recoil (zone start) Flywheel magneto ignition

14PZ: 1991-1997 Briggs Stratton 4-cycle engine (122700 series) Push Recoil (zone start) Briggs Magnetron Ignition

14SB: 1989-1997 Kawasaki FC150V 4-cycle engine Self-propelled (5-speed) Recoil start Blade brake control Flywheel magneto ignition Pressurized lubrication

14SBs: 1997 Kawasaki FC150V 4-cycle engine Self-propelled (5-speed) Recoil start Blade brake control Flywheel magneto ignition Splash lubrication

14SC: 1993-1994 Kawasaki FC150V 4-cycle engine (Commercial model) Self-propelled (5-speed) Recoil (zone start) Flywheel magneto ignition

14SE: 1989-1997 Kawasaki FC150V 4-cycle engine Self-propelled (5-speed) Electric (key start) Flywheel magneto ignition

14ST: 1993-1994 Kawasaki FC150V 4-cycle engine Self-propelled (2-speed) Recoil (zone start) Flywheel magneto ignition

14SX: 1995-1997 Kawasaki FC150V 4-cycle engine (Commercial model) Self-propelled (5-speed) Recoil (zone start) Blade brake control Flywheel magneto ignition

14SZ: 1991-1997 Briggs Stratton 4-cycle engine (122700 or 124700 series) Self-propelled (2-speed) Recoil (zone start) Briggs Magnetron Ignition

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John Deere introduces three new mowers at GIEEXPO

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At this year’s GIEEXPO, John Deere revealed its new line of M and R Series commercial walk behind mowers, which the company says addresses primary customer needs of productivity, operator comfort, weight distribution and ground clearance. There were six new models released: W36M, W48M, W36R, W48R, W52R and W61R.

“When speaking with customers, we specifically set out to understand the daily challenges they face with productivity and comfort,” says Carl Agee, product marketing manager, John Deere. “With our new line of commercial walk behind mowers, we focused on enhancing grip comfort with new steering controls, increasing operator leverage and machine maneuverability with new ergonomic handles and improving ground clearance for curb-climbing applications.”

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The company says the controls for the new M and R Series walk behind mowers were completely redesigned to maximize operator comfort, and the new steering controls have an improved hand position. John Deere adds that the control grips have recessed operator presence levers that provide a smooth contour during operation.

The company says the spring-loaded neutral locks ease the release of the lock while keeping it out of the way during operation. These changes, the company says, reduce operator effort and minimize fatigue after a long day of mowing.

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Additionally, John Deere says the improved weight distribution and position of hand controls make it easier to raise the front end of the mower during curb-climbing applications, which improves the ease of use and reduces operator effort.

John Deere says the 14.5 HP (10.8 kW), recoil start M Series line features speeds up to six and a half miles per hour (10.5 kph). The W36M, the company says, has a 36-inch deck and the W48M has a 48-inch deck. The company says both models provide four inches of ground clearance, which makes the M Series ideal for maintaining residential properties.

John Deere says the electric start R Series line includes the W36R with 14.5 HP (10.8 kW), the W48R and W52R with 18.5 HP (13.8 kW) and the W16R with an electronic fuel injected 25 HP (18.6 kW) engine.

Providing ground speeds of up to seven and a half miles per hour, the company says each model has up to eight and a half inches of ground clearance, which they say allows operators to minimize damage to account properties and product.

Z700 Series ZTR mower Photo: John Deere

The company says the R Series models are designed for demanding conditions and strenuous applications that landscape professionals tackle daily.

The W36R has a 36-inch deck, the W48R has a 48-inch deck, W52R has a 52-inch deck and the W61R has a 61-inch deck.

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In the spring of 2019, John Deere says they will release the new Z700 Series ZTR mowers, which they say will provide larger property owners with commercial-grade construction to get the job done right.

The company says it’s designed to increase productivity and enhance operator comfort for those who want a durable and comfortable machine for all-day mowing.

  • Commercial-grade transmission and heavy-duty frame ensures machine durability and superior strength
  • Adjustable 21-, 22.5- and 24-inch seats increase comfort and reduce operator fatigue
  • Large fuel tank provides enough run time for long mowing sessions
  • Integrated park brake automatically engages when steering levers are moved outwards, and disengages when levers are pulled together
  • Unique three-position adjustable foot platform enhances comfort by allowing the operator to move the foot platform forward and back
  • Cutting-height adjustment system with transport lock allows the cutting height to be adjusted with the turn of a dial and provides a quick return to the desired cutting height after lifting the deck for transport
  • High-capacity PRO Mower deck stamped from a single sheet of 9-gauge steel with commercial grade reinforcements for added strength and durability

John Deere also introduced the new diesel Z994R commercial ZTrak zero-turn mower. The company says the Z994R was developed from extensive customer feedback and expands the John Deere portfolio of diesel solutions for professional landscapers.

“Our customers wanted more options when it came to diesel ZTRs, so we expanded our line-up of diesel mowers to better meet their needs,” says Natalie Haller, product manager, John Deere. “The Z994R Diesel ZTrak mower offers a powerful diesel engine and maximizes comfort, allowing operators to be more productive throughout long work days.”

Z994R commercial ZTrak zero-turn mowerPhoto: John Deere

The company says the Z994R is powered by a three-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel engine with gross SAE J1995, PS 24.7 HP rated power at 3200 rpm that meets Final Tier 4 emission standards, and the high-torque, low-emission diesel engine provides power for tough conditions with low vibration and noise levels.

Equipped with a single 11.5-U.S. gal. diesel fuel tank, the company says it provides enough fuel capacity for long mowing days with an easy-to-read fuel gauge.

John Deere says a primary FOCUS of the Z994R was operator comfort, and this model comes with three available seating options, each with adjustable armrests. The company adds that all seating options also feature ComfortGlide fore/aft suspension that they say provides up to 2 inches of fore and aft travel to absorb bumps for enhanced ride quality.

Don’t get swept up in the name

Bought the JS40 3 years ago. I have had this mower serviced more than any other I have owned. 1st Season was fine, Second Season was repaired 3 times; Self propel once, starting twice, third season had to replace carburettor since replace was cheaper than diagnosis and repair. Started great for three weeks then became unreliable, John Deere dealer no help. Season four dtarts by the 6th pull the first time, once warm if you need to restart need to wait 20 minutes before attempting restart. I was fooled by the name that this was a quality machine when in fact it is an MTD mower in green paint. I am always willing to pay more for a quality product, this time I was fooled. Never again!

John Deere is a great lawnmower

We picked up a used John Deere JS40 for a really good price and have been very happy with it. Both my husband and I are responsible for mowing the front lawn and back lawn, which totals just about an acre of grass. We had been using an old dumpy push lawn mower that made the task a real chore. This lawn mower is so different. It has the automatic propel which allows us to simply walk behing the unit as it mows. It’s so easy to do that even my 12 year old son can operate it without any trouble. The only downside to this lawnmower that I can see is that sometimes when I am manually pushing it, the front wheels turn around and get me kind of stuck where I am. I have to back up a bit and pivot the wheels to keep going forward. This could be because of our yard, though and not the mower.

This is a miserable mower to use. The bagger is designed to scratch all the paint off the handlebar crossmember and it takes 2 hands and a knee to attach it while trying to hold the spring loaded chute door open. You’ll dump most of your clippings about every other time, too, so keep a leaf rake handy. A good mower (and I HAVE had one) will maintain the same speed up hill and down (the same ground speed regardless of terrain). this one exerts a certain amount of drive at any given setting and will either stall on the uphill or race away on the downhill. If your property is totally flat, this will not be a problem, but the smallest hill will find you spending an aggravating time adjusting the speed repeatedly. And plan on removing the screws on the back cover every once in a while to put the drive belt back on. it just flips off on occasion. It does start every time but my wife can’t start it because it has a very large motor, which is good for high grass, but bad on fuel economy and requires a serious tug to get it started. The deck is heavy and the dolly wheels can lock to prevent the mower from drifting downhill when cutting across slopes (which you will find necessary because you certainly can’t endure the aggravation of cutting up and down a slope while constantly adjusting the speed control or pushing the mower in one direction. My wife hates it and I have put an add in the paper to sell it for 1/4 of what I paid for it. but can’t really sell it since, when I tell folks the truth about it, they don’t want it either. John Deere went cheap here. on everything but the price. in my opinion, a stockholder decision to make a short term profit. the bane of modern day America with long term corporations selling our for short term profit. This is a Junior engineer design. John Deer got me this time but they never will again because I will never own a John Deere. anything. for the rest of my life and I have owned their products for nearly 40 years now and am myself an engineer. Hang your head, John Deere.

Great Lawn Mower for any backyard

I have owned this lawnmower for over three years and have had very few issues with it. i love the mulching or bagging options. It is not difficult for a single person to empty the lawn bag like in some other lawn mowers. It has always started without problems. The only issue that we have every had with this lawnmower was that when filling the lawnmower with gas be careful not to spill any gas on the lawnmower since the air filter is right next to the gas tank. If you get gas on the air filter compartment it will get on the filter and need to be replaced for the lawnmower will smoke and cut in and out. I learned this first hand this summer when I thought the lawnmower was dieing when it was just human error. This lawnmower has worked great for us and I am glad we spent the extra money to get a reliable lawnmower like John deere. It is great to have the self propelled lawn mower that is easy to turn and back up.

The John Deer JS40 is the best push mower available today!

I am extremely pleased with the John Deer JS40 walk behind mower that I recently purchased. I love the way that the turning radius wokrs with the independent front end. It i a much improved design than the old mower that I used to use. With the old mower I used to find myself lifting the front up to make the turns that I had to do such as the trees and brush areas. A lot of time my children are present when i’m mowing the yard and with the old mower we used to have the lifting of the front end was very dangerous not only because of the spinning blades but also when I would set it back down it would often spit rocks and debris at my daughter. This mower is extremely well built and will last a lifetime as far as I can see. John Deer has been around for a long time and building quality products such this one are the reason why. I would reccomend this mower to anyone in the market for a new lawn mower. It’s not the cheapest but it is the safest nad the best built.

I have used one of these and i must say they cut wonderfully. I personally would buy a rider but this push behind is fairly great! I think that most people tend to stay fact they don’t feel like walking but when you have a lawn mower that is as easy to use as this one it is simply a breeze. Would not recommend this to use in big yards because if you have a very large yard get a rider mower. But this made me think about how good they actually are and how convenient it is to store. If i didn’t have to cut a large yard would i get one of these? And the answer to that question would be i totally would.

John Deere WG32A Commercial Walk-Behind Mower

Air-cooled engine

Engines have clean-out ports (SN 070001-)

WG Series Commercial Walk-Behind Mowers are powered by 14.5-HP (10.8-kW) air-cooled, vertical-shaft engines.

  • Overhead valve design
  • horsepower and torque per cubic inch (cubic meter) of displacement
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Less oil consumption
  • Cooler operating temperature
  • Reduces engine wear by ensuring proper lubrication, even when operating on hillsides or uneven terrain
  • Helps keep oil clean for increased engine life
  • Effectively dissipate heat
  • Are of lightweight and strong construction
  • Extend engine life due to elimination of debilitating engine temperatures

Exclusive two-year bumper-to-bumper warranty

An exclusive, two-year, single-source, bumper-to-bumper warranty is for all John Deere commercial mowing equipment. The warranty is best in class and places John Deere at the forefront of commercial mowing. It is hassle free, with one company handling all of the paperwork.

WG32 Mower Deck

WG Series Mower Deck (WG48A shown)

John Deere commercial mower decks have always demonstrated quality, performance, and durability. The 7-gauge, 0.179-in. (4.6-mm), floating fabricated deck for WG Series Mowers delivers an extremely high-quality cut in diverse conditions.

  • High blade-tip speed of 18,000 fpm (5,486 m/min) for more blade strikes per inch (millimeter) mowed
  • Fully-floating, fabricated deck provides maximum contour following
  • Wide, raised discharge chute for more even clipping distribution
  • Reinforced front lower edge for strength and durability
  • Easy height-of-cut changes
  • Easy-attach belt shields to allow quick access for service
  • Wide, reinforced lips for additional structural strength
  • Greaseable spindles with easy access for simplified servicing
  • Two-coat paint covering to protect and resist corrosion
  • Hardened steel blades that extend cutting time and increase durability
  • Large discharge to evenly disperse expelled clippings

Pistol-grip controls within comfortable reach

WG Series operator controls (WG32A shown)

All of the controls on a WG Series Mower are within comfortable reach of the operator.

The location and operation of the following controls on all models offer greater convenience, improved productivity, and increased safety:

  • Operator presence system – the bails must be depressed to operate the unit; the machine must be in neutral and the power take-off (PTO) must be disengaged to start.
  • Separate choke and throttle – this takes the guesswork out of choke operation and there is less fouling of plugs.
  • Pistol-grip controls – these controls are familiar to most operators and offer simplicity and reliability.
  • Color-coded and clearly marked switches and buttons – these simplify operation.
  • Bilingual decals – decals are provided in English and Spanish.

Five-speed gearbox for operating flexibility

WG Series drive system (WG32A shown)

The WG Series Mowers are equipped with a 5-speed, gear-drive system with reverse, which does the following:

  • Provides superior ground-speed adjustments to meet mowing application needs
  • Allows easy, smooth shifting with a padded lever
  • Can be shifted on the go

Drive wheels provide excellent traction

Mower drive wheel on WH36A

Mower drive wheel on WH48A and WH52A

Wide and large drive wheels provide excellent traction with low turf compaction. They also provide maximum curb climbing. The square shoulder improves hillside performance.

The tire sizes for the WH Series models are as follows:

Convenient operator controls improve productivity

WH Series operator controls

All of the controls on a WH Series Mower are within comfortable reach of the operator.

The location and simplified operation of the following controls on all models offer greater convenience, improved productivity, and increased safety:

  • Operator presence system – The bail must be depressed to operate the unit; the machine must be in neutral and the power take-off (PTO) must be disengaged to start.
  • Separate choke and throttle – This takes the guesswork out of choke operation, and there is less fouling of plugs.
  • Loop-type controls – These controls provide ease of operation.
  • Front adjustable cruise bar – This bar allows setting the maximum mowing speed to match conditions.
  • Reverse index bar – This bar makes the machine easy to control in reverse.
  • Adjustable height of controls for short and tall operators – There are three height settings with 3 in. (7.6 cm) of total adjustment.
  • Color-coded and clearly marked switches and buttons – These enable simplified operation.
  • Bilingual decals – Decals are provided in English and Spanish.

Powerful air-cooled engine delivers power and reliability

Air-cooled engine

Engines have clean-out ports (SN 070001-)

WH36A Commercial Walk-Behind Mower is powered by a 14.5-HP (10.8-kW) air-cooled, vertical-shaft engine.

WH48A and WH52A Commercial Walk-Behind Mowers are powered by 18.5-HP (13.8-kW) air-cooled, vertical-shaft engines.

WH61A Commercial Walk-Behind Mower is powered by a 23-HP (17.2-kW) air-cooled, vertical-shaft engine.

  • Overhead valve design
  • horsepower and torque per cubic inch of displacement
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Less oil consumption
  • Cooler operating temperature
  • Reduces engine wear by ensuring proper lubrication, even when operating on hillsides or uneven terrain
  • Helps keep oil clean for increased engine life
  • Effectively dissipate heat
  • Lightweight and strong construction
  • Extend engine life due to elimination of debilitating engine temperatures

Optional grass-collecting system makes collecting thatch and leaves easy

Grass catcher

A 3-cu ft (85-L) capacity grass catcher is available as an attachment for field conversion. Made of strong yet lightweight steel, the grass catcher provides an easy means for collecting thatch and leaves.

The grass-collecting system offers the following features:

  • Catcher is designed with a large, 3-cu ft (85-L) capacity
  • Bottom of the catcher is sloped at an angle for clearing hilly areas and ground obstacles
  • Catcher is designed for quick and easy removal and installation
  • Handles are large for sturdy gripping while removing and installing the bagger