Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 Adjusting Mower Level Front-to-Rear, Engaging and Disengaging Mower

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Adjusting Mower Level (Front-to-Rear)

OPERATING MOWER

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7.Loosen top clamping nut (C) facing inside of mower, on left hand side J-bolt (B), approximately one turn.

8.Loosen upper adjusting nut (D).

9.Raise or lower left side of deck.

•To raise: Turn lower adjusting nut (E) towards rear of tractor.

•To lower: Turn lower adjusting nut (E) towards front of tractor.

10.Tighten upper adjusting nut.

11.Tighten clamping nut.

12.Check side-to-side measurements and readjust if necessary.

Adjusting Mower Level (Front-to-Rear)

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before you adjust

mower: STOP engine, remove key, and wait for blades to STOP.

Be careful, sharp edges on mower blades. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Make sure each front draft rod is equally tensioned. The installed rods should exhibit identical amounts of movement between left and right rods. If one rod moves more freely than the other, the adjustment nut should be tightened until the movement of the assembly matches that of the other side.

1.Park tractor on a hard, level surface.

2.Stop engine and remove key.

3.CHECK: Tire pressure must be correct. (See Checking Tire Pressure in Service – Miscellaneous section.)

4.Turn blades so front blade tips (A) point straight forward.

5.Measure from the front of each blade tip to the level surface. The front blade tips must be 6–9 mm (1/4–3/8 in.) lower than rear blade tips or blades will cut grass twice and grass tips will turn brown.

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6.Turn nuts (B) on front draft rods (C) equally until adjustment is correct. Turn nut clockwise to RAISE front of mower deck or counterclockwise to LOWER front of mower deck.

7.Check front-to-rear deck measurements and readjust if necessary.

Engaging and Disengaging Mower

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Operate engine at maximum speed when mowing or after mower blade is engaged.

Machine may require 2–3 minutes warm-up period before engaging the mower deck.

Engaging Mower

1. START engine.

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Contents S1642, S1742, and S2046 OPERATOR’S MANUALScotts Lawn Tractors OMGX10784 C0THANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product INTRODUCTIONCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Record Identification NumbersIdentify Parts ASSEMBLYConnect and Check Battery 42-Inch Mowers OnlyChecking Tire Pressure Safety-Alert Symbol SAFETY SIGNSMachine Safety Labels Certification Emission Control System Certification LabelEmission Compliance Period THROWN OBJECTSTractor Controls - Gear CONTROLSTractor Controls - Automatic Operate Safely OPERATING MACHINEPark Safely Wear Appropriate Clothing Adjusting SeatAvoid Tipping Transport SafelyUsing the Park Brake Starting EngineWarming and Idling Engine Using Throttle ControlCold Weather Starting Tips On Automatic TransmissionStopping Engine Using Travel Controls - GearUsing Travel Controls - Automatic CAUTION Avoid injuryUsing Cruise Control ENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Using Reverse Implement OptionDISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Pushing Machine Daily Operating ChecklistTesting Safety Systems TestTest IMPORTANT Avoid damage! On Automatic Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Using Front WeightsUsing Rear Wheel Weights Using Tire ChainsOPERATING MOWER Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower MowerAdjusting Cutting Height Operate Mower SafelyCAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjust gage Adjusting Mower Gage WheelsAdjusting Mower Level Side-to-Side CAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjustAdjusting Mower Level Front-to-Rear Engaging and Disengaging MowerUsing Mower Deck Side Discharge - 42-Inch Mower Decks Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional BaggerUsing Mower Deck Mulch Ready - 42-Inch Mower Decks Using Mower Deck with Optional Equipment - 42-Inch Mower DecksA must be removed 1. Remove mulch cover Lift plastic discharge chute Service Literature REPLACEMENT PARTSJohn Deere Quality Parts for 42-Inch Mower Deck Parts for 46-Inch Mower DeckPractice Safe Maintenance SERVICE MACHINE SAFELYHandling Waste Product and Chemicals SERVICE INTERVAL CHART Service IntervalsSERVICE PERFORMED Service RecordDATE Adjusting Carburetor SERVICE ENGINEEngine Warranty Maintenance Statement Make sure engine is COLD when checking engine oil levelChanging Engine Oil and Filter CAUTION Avoid injury! Engine may be hot, be careful not to burn handsS1742S1642 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S1642 and S1742NOTE DO NOT wash paper element Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046 Checking Spark Plugs Replacing Fuel FilterNOTE Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tank Clean Air Intake Screen and EngineIMPORTANT Avoid damage! To avoid overheating Grease SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKESAdjusting Brakes - Gear Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles, Wheel Bearings and Axle PivotAdjusting Brakes - Automatic Hand Control Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Foot Control G D FMower Spindles SERVICE MOWERAdjusting Mower Belt Tension Replacing Mower Drive BeltAdjusting Spindle Brake Checking Mower Blades Servicing Mower BladesM88119b E D C B A CD B AE C D B A Sharpening Blades Balancing BladesClean Battery and Terminals SERVICE ELECTRICALChecking the Battery Removing and Installing the BatteryCharging the Battery Using Booster Battery Replacing Headlight BulbM88559 Replacing FuseMX1535 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS FuelOctane Rating Using Clean FuelsUsing Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers Fuel BlendsPAINTED METAL SURFACES Care for Plastic and Painted SurfacesM96452 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS REMOVING MOWER Removing MowerREMOVING MOWER INSTALLING MOWER Installing MowerQ P O N Using Troubleshooting Chart TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine TROUBLESHOOTING Mower Electrical Preparing Machine for Storage STORING MACHINEStoring Safely Preparing Engine For StorageNOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days Removing Machine From StorageModel S1742 SPECIFICATIONSModel S1642 Model S2046Fuel All Models Dimensions All ModelsElectrical System All Models Tires All ModelsMower Deck 46-Inch Mower Deck 42-InchRecommended Lubricants EQUIPMENT USE WARRANTYWARRANTY TERMOwner’s Warranty Responsibilities Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsJohn Deere Emission Control System Warranty Coverage Length Of Warranty CoverageMaintenance Warranty Coverage NOTE Applicable in North America onlyWarranty Service And Charges Consequential Warranty CoverageWarranty Code Warranty PeriodINDEX INDEX QUALITY STATEMENT Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased itStep