Scotts S2048, S2554 manual Avoid Tipping, Keep Riders Off

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OPERATING MACHINE

Avoid Tipping

•DO NOT drive where machine could slip or tip.

•Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in the terrain.

•Keep away from drop-offs.

•Slow down before you make a sharp turn or operate on a slope.

•When pulling loads or using heavy equipment, use only approved hitches, limit loads to those you can safely control, and use counterweights or wheel weights when required per this manual or your attachment manual.

•Drive up and down a hill—not across. Be careful when you change direction on a slope.

•DO NOT stop when going up hill or down hill. If machine stops going up hill, DISENGAGE mower blades and back down slowly.

•DO NOT mow wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

•DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

Keep Riders Off

•Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep riders off.

•Riders on the machine or attachment may be struck by foreign objects or thrown off the machine causing serious injury.

•Riders obstruct the operator’s view resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.

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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 OilTire Size Pressure Check Machine Safety SystemChecking Tire Pressure Machine Safety Labels Safety SignsSafety-Alert Symbol Loaded Spring Thrown Objects Certification LabelControls ControlsPark Safely Operating MachineOperate Safely Protect Children Keep Riders Off Avoid TippingTransport Safely Adjusting SeatWear Appropriate Clothing 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 Rear Wheel Weights Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Model S2048 OnlyUsing Front 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 Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger Engaging MowerDisengaging Mower Parts for Tractor and Mower Deck Replacement PartsPractice Safe Maintenance Service Machine SafelyHandling Waste Product and Chemicals Service Intervals Service Interval ChartBefore Storage Service RecordAdjusting Carburetor Service EngineEngine Warranty Maintenance Statement 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 FluidLubricating Mower Spindles Service MowerGrease Replacing Mower Drive Belt Removing Mower Blades Servicing Mower BladesBalancing Blades Sharpening BladesRemoving and Installing the Battery Service ElectricalChecking the Battery Clean Battery and Terminals Stop to prevent charging the battery Charging the BatteryUsing Booster Battery Replacing Headlight Bulb Replacing FuseService Miscellaneous Fuel Oxygenated or Reformulated Fuels Octane RatingFuel Blends 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 MowerEngine TroubleshootingUsing Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Electrical TractorMower Troubleshooting Preparing Machine for Storage Storing MachineStoring Safely Running engine dry of fuel Preparing Engine For StorageAdd fuel and stabilizer mixture to tank Preparing EngineRemoving Machine From Storage Engine Automatic-S2554 SpecificationsEngine Automatic-S2048 Tires Dimensions-Model S2048Dimensions-Model S2554 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