Scotts Official Operators Manual for Lawn Tractor Models S2048 and S2554

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L8	S2048 Yard Tractor
		and
	S2554 Garden Tractor
		Serial No. (010,001- )

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

OMM138757 L8

North American Version

Litho in U.S.A.

English

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Thank YOU for purchasing a Scotts product IntroductionTable of Contents Page Page Page Check and Connect Battery AssemblyIdentify Parts Clear Plastic Bag ContainsConnect Battery Install Steering WheelBreak-In Electric PTO Clutch Check Engine OilChecking Tire Pressure Check Machine Safety SystemTire Size Pressure Safety-Alert Symbol Safety SignsMachine Safety Labels Loaded Spring Thrown Objects Certification LabelControls ControlsOperate Safely Operating MachinePark Safely Protect Children Keep Riders Off Avoid TippingWear Appropriate Clothing Adjusting SeatTransport Safely Using Headlights Using the Park BrakeStarting Engine Checking Indicator Lights and Hour MeterStopping Engine Warming and Idling EngineTo Travel Forward Using and Stopping Automatic TransmissionTo Travel in Reverse For Emergency StoppingImportant Avoid transmission damage, do not tow machine Pushing MachineDaily Operating Checklist Using Reverse Implement OptionTest Testing Safety SystemsOperating Machine Operator on seat Push brake pedal a down Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Using Front Weights Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Model S2048 OnlyUsing Rear Wheel Weights Installing the Chains Transporting Operating Mower Safely Operating MowerCheck Ground Conditions Avoid Injury From Contacting BladesAdjusting Cutting Height Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower MowerAdjusting Mower Level Side-to-Side Adjusting Mower Gage WheelsM40434 M40161 M88586 Adjusting Mower Level Front-to-Rear Disengaging Mower Engaging MowerDismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger Parts for Tractor and Mower Deck Replacement PartsPractice Safe Maintenance Service Machine SafelyHandling Waste Product and Chemicals Service Intervals Service Interval ChartBefore Storage Service RecordEngine Warranty Maintenance Statement Service EngineAdjusting Carburetor Engine Oil Avoid FumesChanging Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil LevelChanging Engine Oil Filter Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine FinsM88594 Replacing Fuel Filter Checking Spark PlugsTransmission Oil Service TransmissionCheck Transmission Fluid Level Adding Transmission FluidGrease Service MowerLubricating Mower Spindles Replacing Mower Drive Belt Removing Mower Blades Servicing Mower BladesBalancing Blades Sharpening BladesChecking the Battery Service ElectricalRemoving and Installing the Battery Clean Battery and Terminals Stop to prevent charging the battery Charging the BatteryUsing Booster Battery Replacing Headlight Bulb Replacing FuseService Miscellaneous Fuel Fuel Blends Octane RatingOxygenated or Reformulated Fuels Filling Fuel Tank Using Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers50C 122F 40C 104F 30C 86F Plastic Surfaces Care for Plastic and Painted SurfacesAvoid Damage RepairRepair Painted Metal SurfacesRemoving Mower Removing MowerM97162 Installing Mower Installing MowerUsing Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingEngine Troubleshooting Electrical TractorMower Troubleshooting Storing Safely Storing MachinePreparing Machine for Storage Running engine dry of fuel Preparing Engine For StorageAdd fuel and stabilizer mixture to tank Preparing EngineRemoving Machine From Storage Engine Automatic-S2048 SpecificationsEngine Automatic-S2554 Dimensions-Model S2554 Dimensions-Model S2048Tires Recommended Lubricants Mower Deck 48-inchLimited Warranty for NEW Scotts Brand Products WarrantyWarranty Limited Engine Warranty Tire WarrantyWarranted Parts Consequential Warranty Coverage Warranty Code Warranty Period Limited Battery WarrantyIndex Grease Reverse Implement Option, Using Wheels, Adjusting Mower Wheels, Adjusting Mower Gage Page Title Number Price Qty Total Scotts Service LiteraturePage Step Investment in QualityRefer to your operator’s manual Contact your dealer