Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Service Machine Safely, Practice Safe Maintenance

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SERVICE MACHINE SAFELY

SERVICE MACHINE SAFELY

Practice Safe Maintenance

•Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry.

•Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep safety devices in place and in working condition. Keep hardware tight.

•To prevent them from getting caught, keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away from any moving parts.

•Before servicing machine, disengage all power and stop the engine. Lock park brake and remove the key. Let engine cool.

•Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service work.

•Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Remove any buildup of grease, oil, or debris.

•Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before making adjustments on electrical systems or welding on machine.

•Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair its function and safety.

wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.

•Do not wear radio or music headphones while servicing the machine. Safe service requires your full attention.

Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades

Before you unplug or adjust machine:

•STOP the engine.

•Remove key.

•Wait for blades to STOP.

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

Handling Waste Product and Chemicals

Wear Appropriate Clothing

•Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job.

•Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing,

•Waste products such as used oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, and batteries, can harm the environment and people.

•DO NOT use beverage containers for waste fluids - someone may drink from them.

•See your local Recycling Center or John Deere dealer to learn how to recycle or get rid of waste products.

•A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific details on chemical products: physical and health hazards, safety procedures, and emergency response techniques.

See your John Deere dealer for the MSDS on chemical products used with your machine.

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Contents OPERATOR’S MANUAL Scotts Lawn TractorsS1642, S1742, and S2046 OMGX10784 C0THANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product INTRODUCTIONCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Record Identification NumbersASSEMBLY Connect and Check BatteryIdentify Parts 42-Inch Mowers OnlyChecking Tire Pressure Safety-Alert Symbol SAFETY SIGNSMachine Safety Labels Emission Control System Certification Label Emission Compliance PeriodCertification THROWN OBJECTSTractor Controls - Gear CONTROLSTractor Controls - Automatic Operate Safely OPERATING MACHINEPark Safely Adjusting Seat Avoid TippingWear Appropriate Clothing Transport SafelyUsing the Park Brake Starting EngineUsing Throttle Control Cold Weather Starting TipsWarming and Idling Engine On Automatic TransmissionUsing Travel Controls - Gear Using Travel Controls - AutomaticStopping Engine CAUTION Avoid injuryUsing Cruise Control ENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Using Reverse Implement OptionDISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Daily Operating Checklist Testing Safety SystemsPushing Machine TestOPERATING MACHINE IMPORTANT Avoid damage! On Automatic Using Front Weights Using Rear Wheel WeightsAvoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Using Tire ChainsUsing Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mower Adjusting Cutting HeightOPERATING MOWER Operate Mower SafelyAdjusting Mower Gage Wheels Adjusting Mower Level Side-to-SideCAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjust gage 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 Decks A 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 SERVICE ENGINE Engine Warranty Maintenance StatementAdjusting Carburetor 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 SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES Adjusting Brakes - GearGrease Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles, Wheel Bearings and Axle PivotAdjusting Brakes - Automatic Hand Control Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Foot Control G D FSERVICE MOWER Adjusting Mower Belt TensionMower Spindles 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 BladesSERVICE ELECTRICAL Checking the BatteryClean Battery and Terminals Removing and Installing the BatteryCharging the Battery Using Booster Battery Replacing Headlight BulbM88559 Replacing FuseMX1535 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS FuelUsing Clean Fuels Using Fresh Fuel and StabilizersOctane Rating 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 STORING MACHINE Storing SafelyPreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Engine For StorageNOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days Removing Machine From StorageSPECIFICATIONS Model S1642Model S1742 Model S2046Dimensions All Models Electrical System All ModelsFuel All Models Tires All ModelsMower Deck 46-Inch Mower Deck 42-InchRecommended Lubricants WARRANTY WARRANTYEQUIPMENT USE TERMYour Warranty Rights and Obligations John Deere Emission Control System Warranty CoverageOwner’s Warranty Responsibilities Length Of Warranty CoverageNOTE Applicable in North America only Warranty Service And ChargesMaintenance Warranty Coverage Consequential Warranty CoverageWarranty Code Warranty PeriodINDEX INDEX QUALITY STATEMENT Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased itStep