Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Service Mower, Mower Spindles, Replacing Mower Drive Belt

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SERVICE MOWER

SERVICE MOWER

Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before you unplug, adjust or service mower:

-DISENGAGE PTO switch to stop mower blades.

-Wait for mower blades to STOP.

-LOCK the park brake.

-STOP the engine.

-Remove the key.

Clean unit by removing all grass clippings and dirt from mower deck.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.

Mower Spindles

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do NOT grease mower spindles. Grease zerks are for initial factory setup and are sealed. Attempting to grease the spindles may damage the seals and shorten the bearing life.

Replacing Mower Drive Belt

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before replacing

mower drive belt: STOP engine, remove key, wait for all moving parts to STOP, and wear gloves when replacing belt.

1.STOP engine, LOCK park brake, place gear shift lever in NEUTRAL (N) position, pull PTO drive lever back to DISENGAGE, turn key to the OFF position, and remove key.

2.Remove mower deck. (See Removing Mower in Removing Mower section.)

42-Inch Mower Deck

A

B

1.Remove two capscrews and belt guard (A).

2.Loosen pulley (B), move pulley to the right and remove mower drive belt from engine pulley and then remove from the mower.

3.Install belt in reverse order of removal.

4.Reinstall belt guard and tighten capscrews securely.

46-Inch Mower Deck

1. Remove six capscrews and left and right belt guards.

A

2.Pull pulley (A) to the left and remove mower drive belt from engine pulley and then remove from mower.

3.Install belt in reverse order of removal.

4.Reinstall belt guards and tighten capscrews securely.

Adjusting Mower Belt Tension

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before adjusting

Mower Belt Tension: STOP engine. Remove key. Wait for all moving parts to STOP.

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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 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 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 - Gear Grease 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