Scotts S2546 manual Service Miscellaneous, Fuel

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SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS

Checking Tire Pressure

cCAUTION: Avoid injury. Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or death:

-Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.

-Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.

-When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly.

-Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged rims or missing lug bolts and nuts.

1.Check tires for damage.

2.Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge.

3.Add or remove air, if necessary:

Tire Size	Pressure-kPa (psi)


Front: 15-Inch	97 kPa (14 psi)

Rear: 20-Inch	69 kPa (10 psi)

Fuel

cCAUTION: Avoid injury. Handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable and can cause serious injury or death:

-DO NOT refuel machine while you smoke, when machine is near an open flame or sparks, or when engine is running. STOP engine.

-Fill fuel tank outdoors.

-Prevent fires: clean oil, grease and dirt from machine. Clean up spilled fuel immediately.

-Do not store machine with fuel in tank in a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

-To prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge, while you fill tank, use a non-metal fuel container. If you use a funnel, MAKE SURE IT IS PLASTIC. Avoid using a funnel which has a metal screen or filter.

-Use only clean approved containers and funnels.

-Store oil and fuel in an area protected from dust, moisture and other contamination.

-DO NOT use METHANOL gasoline. METHANOL is harmful to the environment and to your health.

IMPORTANT: Avoid machine damage. Avoid spilling fuel. Fuel can damage plastic and painted surfaces.

DO NOT mix oil with gasoline. Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher is recommended.

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Contents

OPERATOR’S Manual Thank YOU for purchasing a Scotts product IntroductionTable of Contents Connect and Check Battery AssemblyIdentify Parts Tire Size Pressure-kPa psi Checking Tire PressureCertification Safety SignsSafety-Alert Symbol Machine Safety LabelsPicture Note Located on Right-Hand side of deck Picture Note Located on Battery under seatPicture Note Located on Left-Hand side of deck Tractor Controls ControlsOperate Safely Operating MachinePark Safely Wear Appropriate Clothing Avoid Tipping Keep Riders OffUsing the Park Brake Adjusting SeatTransport Safely Starting Engine Using Throttle ControlCold Weather Starting Tips Disengage mower or attachment before backing up Using Travel ControlsWarming and Idling Engine Stopping EngineTo Travel in Reverse Using Reverse Implement OptionTest Daily Operating ChecklistTesting Safety Systems Pushing MachineTest Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Using Tire Chains Avoid Using Ground Engaging EquipmentUsing Front Weights Using Rear Wheel WeightsCheck Ground Conditions Adjusting Cutting HeightOperating Mower Operate Mower SafelyM40161 Adjusting Mower Level Front-to-Rear Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger Engaging and Disengaging MowerDisengaging Mower Parts for Mower Decks Inch Deck Replacement PartsJohn Deere Quality Parts for TractorPractice Safe Maintenance Service Machine SafelyAvoid Injury From Contacting Blades Service Intervals Service Interval ChartService Record Engine Oil Service EngineAdjusting Carburetor Avoid FumesChecking Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil and Filter Make sure engine is Cold when checking engine oil levelChecking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements Checking Spark Plugs Service precleanerReplacing Fuel Filter Axle Pivot Service Steering and BrakesGrease Wheel SpindlesAdjusting Brakes Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades Grease Service MowerReplacing Mower Drive Belt Adjusting Mower Belt TensionAdjusting Spindle Brake Servicing Mower Blades Checking Mower BladesBalancing Blades Sharpening Blades Removing and Installing the Battery Service Electrical Checking the Battery Clean Battery and TerminalsCharging the Battery Replacing Headlight Bulb Using Booster BatteryReplacing Fuse Fuel Service MiscellaneousFuel Blends Using Clean FuelsUsing Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers Octane RatingAvoid Damage Care for Plastic and Painted SurfacesRepair Service Miscellaneous Removing Mower Removing MowerPicture Note Left side of tractor shown Installing MowerInstalling Mower Picture Note Front of left hand front wheel shownInstalling Mower Using Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingEngine Troubleshooting Mower Troubleshooting Preparing Engine For Storage Storing MachineStoring Safely Preparing Machine for StorageRemoving Machine From Storage Dimensions SpecificationsElectrical System Cutting Width mm 46 TiresMower Deck Recommended LubricantsLimited Warranty for NEW Scotts Brand Products WarrantyLimited Engine Warranty Tire WarrantyWarranted Parts To Secure Warranty Service Limited Battery WarrantyGrease IndexRemoving Mower Reverse Implement Option, Using Order Form Service LiteratureTitle Number Price Qty Total Page Page Call the Customer Communications Center Investment in QualityRefer to your operator’s manual Contact your dealer