The following info is for JC-40 compatible footswitch pedal options and functionality.
Use the following recommended footswitch options:
BOSS FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7 set to LATCHING/TOGGLE MODE
FS footswitches allow for control of the following JC-40 amp effects:
CHORUS/VIBRATO: ON/OFF
REVERB: ON/OFF
DISTROTION: ON/OFF
Recommended setup for full effects control would be:
1 - FS-6 DUAL LATCHING FS
1 - FS-5L SINGLE LATCHING FS
with three - 1/4" TS MONO INSTRUMENT CABLES
Or alternate setup:
3 - FS-5L SINGLE LATCHING FS
3 - 1/4" TS MONO INSTRUMENT CABLES
Cable options examples and weblinks here:
1/4" TRS stereo cable for FS-6/FS-7
https://www.boss.info/us/products/bcc-3-tra/
1/4" TS mono cable for FS-5L
https://www.boss.info/us/products/bic-10a/
Please see the JC-40 Owner's Manual for reference: