Scotts S2546 manual Care for Plastic and Painted Surfaces, Avoid Damage, Repair

SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS

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4.Remove fuel tank cap (A).

5.Fill tank with fresh fuel only to bottom of filler neck.

6.Install fuel tank cap and lower hood.

Care for Plastic and Painted Surfaces

PLASTIC SURFACES

The plastic parts on your tractor are made of a blend of polycarbonate and polyester materials. These parts are extremely strong and durable. Unlike painted metal, the plastic parts will never dent or rust. If the plastic parts get scratched, the color will remain the same since the color goes through the entire part.

IMPORTANT: Avoid machine damage. “Dry wiping” or wiping the plastic surface when it is dry will result in minor surface scratches. Always wet the surface before cleaning. Follow correct cleaning and waxing procedures.

Correct Cleaning Care:

NOTE: Follow cleaning procedure every time plastic surfaces are cleaned. DO NOT wipe dry plastic surface with hand or towel.

1.Before washing, rinse hood and entire machine with clean water to remove dirt and dust that may scratch the surface.

2.Wash plastic surface with clean water and a mild liquid automotive washing soap. Use a SOFT, CLEAN cloth (bath towel or automotive mitt) when washing.

3.Dry thoroughly with a SOFT, CLEAN cloth (diaper or bath towel).

4.Wax the surface with a liquid automotive wax. Use products that specifically say “contains no abrasives”.

5.Remove applied wax by hand using a clean, soft cloth.

Avoid Damage:

•“Dry wiping” or wiping the plastic surface when it is dry is a major source of minor surface scratches.

•DO NOT wipe hood or other plastic parts unless wetted first.

•DO NOT apply wax unless plastic surface has been thoroughly cleaned first.

•DO NOT use abrasive materials, such as polishing compounds, to clean or to wax plastic surface.

•DO NOT wax plastic surfaces without drying first. Hard- to-remove water spots will be left.

•DO NOT use solvents or commercial cleaners.

•DO NOT use power buffers to remove wax.

•DO NOT spray insect repellent near machine. Insect repellent spray may damage plastic or painted surfaces.

•Be careful not to spill fuel on any plastic or painted surfaces. Wipe up fuel immediately.

Repair:

•Your John Deere dealer has the professional materials needed to properly remove surface scratches from any plastic surfaces.

•DO NOT attempt to paint over marks or scratches in plastic parts.

•DO NOT use polishing compounds to attempt to remove scratches.

PAINTED METAL SURFACES

Correct Cleaning Care:

Follow automotive practices to care for your tractor painted metal surfaces. Use a high-quality automotive wax regularly to maintain the factory look of your tractor’s painted surfaces.

Repair:

Minor Scratches (surface scratch):

1.Clean area thoroughly to be repaired.

2.Use automotive polishing compound to remove surface scratches.

• DO NOT use rubbing compound to avoid removing paint.

3.Apply wax to entire surface.

Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing):

1.Clean area to be repaired with rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits.

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