Scotts S2048, S2554 manual Removing Mower

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REMOVING MOWER

Removing Mower

cCAUTION: Avoid injury, before removing

mower from machine: STOP engine. Remove key. Wait for all moving parts to STOP.

Avoid injury from loaded spring: LOCK lift lever before removing mower.

Avoid injury from spring loaded rod: Make sure you have a tight grip on drive belt tension rod and release slowly.

1.STOP engine, LOCK park brake, push PTO switch

down to DISENGAGE, turn key to the OFF position, and remove key.

2.Raise mower lift lever to TRANSPORT (upper) position.

3.Set cutting height knob (A) to 25 mm (1 in.).

4.Put wood blocks under each side of mower.

5.Lower mower to MOWING (lower) position, bring deck down onto blocks.

6.Release drive belt tension rod (B) from bracket (C).

Picture Note: 48-Inch Deck used for photo purposes.

7. Remove belt from engine drive sheave (D).

8.Pull out and push down on lever (E) to release front lift rod assembly (F) and remove from front of deck.

A

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B

D

C

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E

F

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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