Scotts S2546 manual Operating Machine, Operate Safely, Park Safely

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OPERATING MACHINE

Operate Safely

•In addition to reading your Operator’s Manual, view your Mowing Safety Video.

•Check brake action before you operate. Adjust or service brakes as necessary.

•Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn, or missing parts. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition and fastened in place. Make any necessary adjustments before you operate.

•Clear work area of objects that might be thrown. Keep people and pets out of the work area. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

•If you hit an object, stop the machine and inspect it. Make repairs before you operate. Keep machine and attachments properly maintained and in good working order.

•DO NOT leave machine unattended when it is running.

•Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.

•Be careful of traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

•Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating the machine. Safe operation requires your full attention.

•Older adults are involved in a large percentage of riding mower accidents involving injury. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate a mower safely enough to protect the operator and others from serious injury.

Park Safely

•Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.

•Disengage mower blades.

•Lower attachments to the ground.

•Engage park brake.

•STOP engine.

•Remove key.

•Before you leave the operator’s seat, wait for engine and all moving parts to STOP.

Rotating Blades are Dangerous - Protect Children and Prevent Accidents

PROTECT CHILDREN:

•Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Children are attracted to mowing activity, stay alert to the presence of children.

•Keep children in the house when you are operating the machine.

•Turn machine off if a child enters the mowing area.

•Use extra care when you come to blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your vision.

•DO NOT let children or an untrained person operate the machine.

•DO NOT carry or let children ride on machine or any attachment. DO NOT tow children in a cart or trailer.

HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS:

•Be alert at all times, drive forward carefully. People especially children can move quickly into the mowing area before you know it.

•Back carefully. Disengage mower blades and look behind the machine carefully, especially for children, before you back up.

•DO NOT mow in reverse unless it is absolutely necessary.

•Disengage mower blades when you are not mowing.

•DO NOT operate machine if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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Contents
OPERATOR’S Manual Thank YOU for purchasing a Scotts product IntroductionTable of Contents Assembly Connect and Check BatteryIdentify Parts Tire Size Pressure-kPa psi Checking Tire PressureSafety-Alert Symbol Safety SignsMachine Safety Labels CertificationPicture Note Located on Battery under seat Picture Note Located on Right-Hand side of deckPicture Note Located on Left-Hand side of deck Tractor Controls ControlsOperating Machine Operate SafelyPark Safely Wear Appropriate Clothing Avoid Tipping Keep Riders OffAdjusting Seat Using the Park BrakeTransport Safely Using Throttle Control Starting EngineCold Weather Starting Tips Warming and Idling Engine Using Travel ControlsStopping Engine Disengage mower or attachment before backing upTo Travel in Reverse Using Reverse Implement OptionTesting Safety Systems Daily Operating ChecklistPushing Machine TestTest Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Using Front Weights Avoid Using Ground Engaging EquipmentUsing Rear Wheel Weights Using Tire ChainsOperating Mower Adjusting Cutting HeightOperate Mower Safely Check Ground ConditionsM40161 Adjusting Mower Level Front-to-Rear Engaging and Disengaging Mower Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional BaggerDisengaging Mower John Deere Quality Replacement PartsParts for Tractor Parts for Mower Decks Inch DeckService Machine Safely Practice Safe MaintenanceAvoid Injury From Contacting Blades Service Intervals Service Interval ChartService Record Adjusting Carburetor Service EngineAvoid Fumes Engine OilChecking 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 Grease Service Steering and BrakesWheel Spindles Axle PivotAdjusting 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 BladesChecking the Battery Service ElectricalClean Battery and Terminals Removing and Installing the BatteryCharging the Battery Replacing Headlight Bulb Using Booster BatteryReplacing Fuse Fuel Service MiscellaneousUsing Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers Using Clean FuelsOctane Rating Fuel BlendsCare for Plastic and Painted Surfaces Avoid DamageRepair Service Miscellaneous Removing Mower Removing MowerInstalling Mower Installing MowerPicture Note Front of left hand front wheel shown Picture Note Left side of tractor shownInstalling Mower Troubleshooting Using Troubleshooting ChartEngine Troubleshooting Mower Troubleshooting Storing Safely Storing MachinePreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Engine For StorageRemoving Machine From Storage Specifications DimensionsElectrical System Mower Deck TiresRecommended Lubricants Cutting Width mm 46Limited 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 Service Literature Order FormTitle Number Price Qty Total Page Page Refer to your operator’s manual Investment in QualityContact your dealer Call the Customer Communications Center
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