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Resource Page for John Deere JS30 Walk Behind Lawn Mower

I have owned my John Deere JS30 lawnmower since 2003 (after I blew the engine on Scotts lawnmower by running over a rock).

I like to keep information in one place for easy maintenance so I wanted to share them with you in this post.

Please note that JS20, JS30 and JS40 share common parts.

Parts List

  • Air Filter (paper) – LG491588JD
  • Air Filter (foam) – LG493537S
  • Engine oil (SAE 30)
  • Spark Plug TY6129
  • Blade (GX22250), Mulching (GX22454)
  • Belt (GX22269)
  • Rope (LG280399S)

Air Filter Reviews

There are three choices: Briggs and Stratton Air Filter Cartridge (5043K), Hoodell (generic replacement part), or

Briggs and Stratton

Hoodell

  • Three pack, Part #491588S
  • Includes air filters and pre-filters
  • Air Filters – Compatible with BS-491588S and BS-491588
  • Pre Filters – Compatible with BS-491435 and BS-4914355
  • Also compatible with Toro 20232 and Craftsman 33644 lawn mowers
  • Buy link

The diamond grill patter allows filter to flex.