Scotts S2048, S2554 manual Operating Mower Safely, Check Ground Conditions

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OPERATING MOWER

Operating Mower Safely

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

Check Ground Conditions

• Clear mowing area of objects that might be thrown. Keep people and pets out of mowing area.

• Study mowing area. Set up safe mowing pattern. Do not mow under conditions where traction or stability is doubtful.

• First, test drive area with PTO switch DISENGAGED and mower lowered. Slow down when you travel over rough ground.

Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades

Before you dismount to unplug or adjust mower:

•DISENGAGE PTO switch to stop mower blades.

•STOP the engine.

• LOCK the park brake.

• Remove key.

•Wait for mower blades to STOP.

•Keep hands, feet and clothing away from mower deck when engine is running.

•DISENGAGE PTO switch to stop mower blades when you are not using mower.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Thank YOU for purchasing a Scotts productTable of Contents Page Page Page Assembly Check and Connect BatteryIdentify Parts 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 EngineUsing and Stopping Automatic Transmission To Travel ForwardTo Travel in Reverse 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 Operating Mower Operating Mower SafelyCheck Ground Conditions 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 FilterService Transmission Transmission OilCheck Transmission Fluid Level 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 Preparing Engine For Storage Running engine dry of fuelAdd fuel and stabilizer mixture to tank 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 Investment in Quality StepRefer to your operator’s manual Contact your dealer