Scotts S2048, S2554 manual Introduction, Thank YOU for purchasing a Scotts product

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INTRODUCTION

THANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product.

Read this manual and your attachment manual thoroughly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.

cWARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it.

Measurements in this manual are metric units and their U.S. customary equivalents. RIGHT-HAND and LEFT- HAND sides are determined by facing in the direction the machine will travel when going forward. When you see a broken line arrow (------>), it indicates the part it is

pointing to is hidden.

Record identification numbers below. Be sure to record all the numbers to help in tracing the machine if it is stolen. You also need to give these numbers to your dealer when you order parts.

DATE OF PURCHASE: _______________________________

DEALER NAME: ____________________________________

DEALER PHONE: ___________________________________

TRACTOR SERIAL NUMBER (A), (Located on rear

of tractor): __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER (B), (Located on engine):

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

B

A

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Thank YOU for purchasing a Scotts productTable of Contents Page Page Page Identify Parts AssemblyCheck and Connect Battery Clear Plastic Bag ContainsInstall Steering Wheel Connect BatteryCheck Engine Oil Break-In Electric PTO ClutchTire Size Pressure Check Machine Safety SystemChecking Tire Pressure Machine Safety Labels Safety SignsSafety-Alert Symbol Loaded Spring Certification Label Thrown ObjectsControls ControlsPark Safely Operating MachineOperate Safely Protect Children Avoid Tipping Keep Riders OffTransport Safely Adjusting SeatWear Appropriate Clothing Using the Park Brake Using HeadlightsChecking Indicator Lights and Hour Meter Starting EngineWarming and Idling Engine Stopping EngineTo Travel in Reverse Using and Stopping Automatic TransmissionTo Travel Forward For Emergency StoppingPushing Machine Important Avoid transmission damage, do not tow machineUsing Reverse Implement Option Daily Operating ChecklistTesting Safety Systems TestOperating 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 Check Ground Conditions Operating MowerOperating Mower Safely Avoid Injury From Contacting BladesUsing Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mower Adjusting Cutting HeightAdjusting Mower Gage Wheels Adjusting Mower Level Side-to-SideM40434 M40161 M88586 Adjusting Mower Level Front-to-Rear Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger Engaging MowerDisengaging Mower Replacement Parts Parts for Tractor and Mower DeckService Machine Safely Practice Safe MaintenanceHandling Waste Product and Chemicals Service Interval Chart Service IntervalsService Record Before StorageAdjusting Carburetor Service EngineEngine Warranty Maintenance Statement Avoid Fumes Engine OilChecking Engine Oil Level Changing Engine OilChanging Engine Oil Filter Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner ElementsM88594 Checking Spark Plugs Replacing Fuel FilterCheck Transmission Fluid Level Service TransmissionTransmission Oil Adding Transmission FluidLubricating Mower Spindles Service MowerGrease Replacing Mower Drive Belt Servicing Mower Blades Removing Mower BladesSharpening Blades Balancing BladesRemoving and Installing the Battery Service ElectricalChecking the Battery Clean Battery and Terminals Charging the Battery Stop to prevent charging the batteryUsing Booster Battery Replacing Fuse Replacing Headlight BulbService Miscellaneous Fuel Oxygenated or Reformulated Fuels Octane RatingFuel Blends Using Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers Filling Fuel Tank50C 122F 40C 104F 30C 86F Care for Plastic and Painted Surfaces Plastic SurfacesRepair Avoid DamagePainted Metal Surfaces RepairRemoving Mower Removing MowerM97162 Installing Mower Installing MowerEngine TroubleshootingUsing Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Tractor ElectricalMower Troubleshooting Preparing Machine for Storage Storing MachineStoring Safely Add fuel and stabilizer mixture to tank Preparing Engine For StorageRunning engine dry of fuel Preparing EngineRemoving Machine From Storage Engine Automatic-S2554 SpecificationsEngine Automatic-S2048 Tires Dimensions-Model S2048Dimensions-Model S2554 Mower Deck 48-inch Recommended LubricantsWarranty Limited Warranty for NEW Scotts Brand ProductsWarranty Tire Warranty Limited Engine WarrantyWarranted Parts Consequential Warranty Coverage Limited Battery Warranty Warranty Code Warranty PeriodIndex Grease Reverse Implement Option, Using Wheels, Adjusting Mower Wheels, Adjusting Mower Gage Page Scotts Service Literature Title Number Price Qty TotalPage Refer to your operator’s manual Investment in QualityStep Contact your dealer