Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Installing Mower

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INSTALLING MOWER

INSTALLING MOWER

Installing Mower

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before installing

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

•Mower blades are sharp. To avoid injury, always wear gloves when handling mower deck.

•Mower lift lever under tension. To avoid injury, grasp lift lever securely and release lock slowly.

1.STOP engine, LOCK park brake, DISENGAGE PTO lever, turn key to the OFF position, and remove key.

2.Raise mower deck lift lever to the UPPER position.

3.Turn steering wheel fully to the left. Carefully slide the mower deck under the right side of the tractor (with the mower discharge to tractors right side) taking care to avoid interference of the rear draft arms with the underside of the tractor.

4.Lower mower lift lever to the LOWEST position.

B

H

HJ

G

J I

G

I

Picture Note: Front of left hand front wheel shown.

8.Insert angled end of front draft rod assemblies (G) through holes in front axle brackets (H).

NOTE: The draft rod assemblies are inserted from the inside of the mower deck brackets toward the outside of the bracket.

9.Raise front of deck and block. Insert angled end of front draft rods into forward holes on the front brackets (I) of the mower deck.

10.Secure each draft rod with flat washer and spring

F D

E

C

locking pin (J).

L

A

Picture Note: Left side of tractor shown.

5.Position the deck so the rear draft arms (A) are between the guide rods (B) and the lift arms (C).

6.Lift the mower deck. Place wood blocks under each side of mower deck and align the holes in the front of the rear draft brackets (D) with the holes in the frame bracket (E).

7.Insert rear draft pins (F) through rear draft arms and frame bracket from the outboard side. Secure with spring locking pins.

M K

Picture Note: Shown from behind L.H. front wheel.

11.Pull down on left-hand side of belt guide (K) and rotate away from engine pulley (L). Install belt (M) through belt guide and onto pulley. Return guide to original position. Insure that the guide is seated into the hole.

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Contents OMGX10784 C0 OPERATOR’S MANUALScotts Lawn Tractors S1642, S1742, and S2046THANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product INTRODUCTIONCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Record Identification Numbers PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION42-Inch Mowers Only ASSEMBLYConnect and Check Battery Identify PartsChecking Tire Pressure Safety-Alert Symbol SAFETY SIGNSMachine Safety Labels THROWN OBJECTS Emission Control System Certification LabelEmission Compliance Period CertificationTractor Controls - Gear CONTROLSTractor Controls - Automatic Operate Safely OPERATING MACHINEPark Safely Transport Safely Adjusting SeatAvoid Tipping Wear Appropriate ClothingStarting Engine Using the Park BrakeOn Automatic Transmission Using Throttle ControlCold Weather Starting Tips Warming and Idling EngineCAUTION Avoid injury Using Travel Controls - GearUsing Travel Controls - Automatic Stopping EngineUsing Cruise Control ENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Using Reverse Implement OptionDISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Test Daily Operating ChecklistTesting Safety Systems Pushing MachineTest IMPORTANT Avoid damage! On Automatic Using Tire Chains Using Front WeightsUsing Rear Wheel Weights Avoid Using Ground Engaging EquipmentOperate Mower Safely Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower MowerAdjusting Cutting Height OPERATING MOWERCAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjust Adjusting Mower Gage WheelsAdjusting Mower Level Side-to-Side CAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjust gageEngaging and Disengaging Mower Adjusting Mower Level Front-to-RearDismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger Using Mower Deck Side Discharge - 42-Inch Mower DecksUsing Mower Deck with Optional Equipment - 42-Inch Mower Decks Using Mower Deck Mulch Ready - 42-Inch Mower DecksA must be removed 1. Remove mulch cover Lift plastic discharge chute Service Literature REPLACEMENT PARTSJohn Deere Quality Parts for 46-Inch Mower Deck Parts for 42-Inch Mower DeckPractice Safe Maintenance SERVICE MACHINE SAFELYHandling Waste Product and Chemicals Service Intervals SERVICE INTERVAL CHARTSERVICE PERFORMED Service RecordDATE Make sure engine is COLD when checking engine oil level SERVICE ENGINEEngine Warranty Maintenance Statement Adjusting CarburetorCAUTION Avoid injury! Engine may be hot, be careful not to burn hands Changing Engine Oil and FilterS1742S1642 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S1642 and S1742NOTE DO NOT wash paper element Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046 Replacing Fuel Filter Checking Spark PlugsNOTE Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tank Clean Air Intake Screen and EngineIMPORTANT Avoid damage! To avoid overheating Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles, Wheel Bearings and Axle Pivot SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKESAdjusting Brakes - Gear GreaseAdjusting Brakes - Automatic Hand Control G D F Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Foot ControlReplacing Mower Drive Belt SERVICE MOWERAdjusting Mower Belt Tension Mower SpindlesAdjusting Spindle Brake Checking Mower Blades Servicing Mower BladesM88119b E D C B A CD B AE C D B A Balancing Blades Sharpening BladesRemoving and Installing the Battery SERVICE ELECTRICALChecking the Battery Clean Battery and TerminalsCharging the Battery Replacing Headlight Bulb Using Booster BatteryM88559 Replacing FuseMX1535 Fuel SERVICE MISCELLANEOUSFuel Blends Using Clean FuelsUsing Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers Octane RatingPAINTED 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 CHECK Mower Electrical Preparing Engine For Storage STORING MACHINEStoring Safely Preparing Machine for StorageRemoving Machine From Storage NOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 daysModel S2046 SPECIFICATIONSModel S1642 Model S1742Tires All Models Dimensions All ModelsElectrical System All Models Fuel All ModelsMower Deck 46-Inch Mower Deck 42-InchRecommended Lubricants TERM WARRANTYWARRANTY EQUIPMENT USELength Of Warranty Coverage Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsJohn Deere Emission Control System Warranty Coverage Owner’s Warranty ResponsibilitiesConsequential Warranty Coverage NOTE Applicable in North America onlyWarranty Service And Charges Maintenance Warranty CoverageWarranty Period Warranty CodeINDEX INDEX QUALITY STATEMENT Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased itStep