Scotts S2048, S2554 manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING


IF	CHECK

Engine Is Hard To Start	Fuel filter is gummed or plugged.

	Spark plug is fouled.

	Faulty spark plug or wire.

	Spark plug is not gapped correctly.

	Loose or corroded electrical connections.

	Stale fuel.

	Choke is adjusted or used incorrectly.

Engine Misses Under Load	Faulty spark plug.

	Stale fuel.

	Dirt or water in carburetor float bowl.

Engine Vapor Locks	Fuel tank vent plugged.

	Dirt in fuel filter.

	Debris plugging fuel pick-up tube inside fuel tank.

Engine Overheats	Engine air intake screen plugged.

	Cooling fins plugged.

	Engine oil low.

	Engine operated too long at slow idle speed.

Engine Loses Power	Engine overheating.

	Too much oil in engine.

	Dirty air cleaner.

	Faulty spark plug.

Engine Knocks	Low engine speed.

	Stale or low octane fuel.

	Engine overloaded.

	Oil level low.

Engine Backfires	Faulty spark plug.

	Operator raising off seat.

	Shut down procedure for engine not correct.

Engine Stops When REVERSE foot pedal	Normal condition. (See Using Reverse Implement
is depressed and Attachment Is Engaged	Option in the OPERATING section.)

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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 ClutchCheck Machine Safety System Checking Tire PressureTire Size Pressure Safety Signs Safety-Alert SymbolMachine Safety Labels Loaded Spring Certification Label Thrown ObjectsControls ControlsOperating Machine Operate SafelyPark Safely Protect Children Avoid Tipping Keep Riders OffAdjusting Seat Wear Appropriate ClothingTransport Safely 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 Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Model S2048 Only Using Front WeightsUsing Rear Wheel 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 Engaging Mower Disengaging MowerDismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger Replacement Parts Parts for Tractor and Mower DeckService Machine Safely Practice Safe MaintenanceHandling Waste Product and Chemicals Service Interval Chart Service IntervalsService Record Before StorageService Engine Engine Warranty Maintenance StatementAdjusting Carburetor 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 FluidService Mower GreaseLubricating Mower Spindles Replacing Mower Drive Belt Servicing Mower Blades Removing Mower BladesSharpening Blades Balancing BladesService Electrical Checking the BatteryRemoving and Installing the Battery Clean Battery and Terminals Charging the Battery Stop to prevent charging the batteryUsing Booster Battery Replacing Fuse Replacing Headlight BulbService Miscellaneous Fuel Octane Rating Fuel BlendsOxygenated or Reformulated Fuels 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 MowerTroubleshooting Using Troubleshooting ChartEngine Troubleshooting Tractor ElectricalMower Troubleshooting Storing Machine Storing SafelyPreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Engine For Storage Running engine dry of fuelAdd fuel and stabilizer mixture to tank Preparing EngineRemoving Machine From Storage Specifications Engine Automatic-S2048Engine Automatic-S2554 Dimensions-Model S2048 Dimensions-Model S2554Tires 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