Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Warranty, Equipment Use, Term

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WARRANTY

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW SCOTTS BRAND PRODUCTS

Manufactured by John Deere

(U.S. Only)

A. GENERAL PROVISIONS - The warranties described below are provided by John Deere Company (“John Deere”) to the original purchasers of new Scotts Brand Products Manufactured by John Deere. Under these warranties, John Deere will repair or replace, at its option, any covered part which is found to be defective in material or workmanship during the applicable warranty term. Warranty service must be performed by a dealer or service center authorized by John Deere to service the type of product involved, which will use only new or remanufactured parts or components furnished by John Deere. Warranty service will be performed without charge to the purchaser for parts or labor. The purchaser will be responsible, however, for any service call and/ or transportation of product to and from the dealer's or service center’s place of business, for any premium charged for overtime labor requested by the purchaser and for any service and/or maintenance not directly related to any defect covered under the warranties below.

B. WHAT IS WARRANTED - All parts of any new Scotts Brand Product Manufactured by John Deere, except batteries, are warranted for the number of months or operating hours specified below. Warranty statements required by law covering engine emission-related parts and components, are found in the Operator’s Manual delivered with the machine.

EQUIPMENT USE

WARRANTY

 

TERM

 

 

 

 

1) IN RESIDENTIAL (Private Homeowner)

24 Months

APPLICATION

 

 

 

2) IN ANY OTHER APPLICATION

90 Days

 

 

Each warranty term begins on the date of product sale to the purchaser.

C. WHAT IS NOT WARRANTED - JOHN DEERE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: (1) Used products; (2) Any product that has been altered or modified in ways not approved by John Deere; (3) Depreciation or damage caused by normal wear, lack of reasonable and proper maintenance, failure to follow operating instructions, misuse, lack of proper protection during storage or accident; (4) Normal maintenance parts and service.

D. SECURING WARRANTY SERVICE - To secure warranty service, the purchaser must (1) report the product defect to an authorized dealer and request repair within the applicable warranty term, (2) present evidence of the warranty start date, and (3) make the product available to the dealer or service center within a reasonable period of time.

E. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND OTHER REMEDIES - SCOTTS BRAND PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY JOHN DEERE - to the extent permitted by law, neither John Deere nor any company affiliated with it makes any warranties, representations, or promises as to the quality, performance or freedom from defect of the Scotts Brand Products Manufactured by John Deere covered by this warranty. IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF WARRANTY SET FORTH ON THIS PAGE. THE PURCHASER’S ONLY REMEDIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE BREACH OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY WARRANTY ON THE SCOTTS BRAND PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY JOHN DEERE ARE THOSE SET FORTH ON THIS PAGE. IN NO EVENT WILL THE DEALER, JOHN DEERE OR ANY COMPANY AFFILIATED WITH JOHN DEERE BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. (Note: Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or

limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.) This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

F. NO DEALER WARRANTY - THE SELLING DEALER MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ITS OWN AND THE DEALER HAS NO AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR PROMISE ON BEHALF OF JOHN DEERE, OR TO MODIFY THE TERMS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS WARRANTY IN ANY WAY.

G. FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER SET-UP IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.

H. If further information is desired, contact a servicing dealer. For the location of servicing dealers in your area call 1-877-356-3698.

LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW SCOTTS BRAND PRODUCTS

Manufactured by John Deere

(Canada Only)

A. GENERAL PROVISIONS - The warranties described below are provided by John Deere Limited ("John Deere") to the original purchasers of new Scotts Brand Products Manufactured by John Deere. Under these warranties, John Deere will repair or replace, at its option, any part covered under these warranties which is found to be defective in material or workmanship during the applicable warranty term. Warranty service must be performed by a dealer or service center authorized by John Deere to service the type of product involved, which will use only new or remanufactured parts or components furnished by John Deere. Warranty service will be performed without charge to the purchaser for parts or labor. The purchaser will be responsible, however, for any service call and/ or transportation of product to and from the dealer's or service center’s place of business, except where prohibited by law, for any premium charged for overtime labor requested by the purchaser and for any service and/or maintenance not directly related to any defect covered under the warranties below.

B. WHAT IS WARRANTED - Subject to paragraph C below, all parts of any new Scotts Brand Product Manufactured by John Deere, except batteries, are warranted for the number of months or days specified below. Warranty statements required by law covering engine emission-related parts and components, if any, are found in the Operator’s Manual delivered with the product.

EQUIPMENT USE

WARRANTY

 

TERM

 

 

 

 

1) IN RESIDENTIAL (Private Homeowner)

24 Months

APPLICATION

 

 

 

2) IN ANY OTHER APPLICATION

90 Days

 

 

Each warranty term begins on the date of product sale to the purchaser.

C. WHAT IS NOT WARRANTED - JOHN DEERE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: (1) Used products; (2) Any product that has been altered or modified in ways not approved by John Deere; (3) Depreciation or damage caused by normal wear, lack of reasonable and proper maintenance, failure to follow operating instructions, misuse, lack of proper protection during storage or accident; (4) Normal maintenance parts and service

D. SECURING WARRANTY SERVICE - To secure warranty service, the purchaser must (1) report the product defect to an authorized dealer and request repair or replacement within the applicable warranty term, (2) present evidence of the warranty start date, and (3) make the product

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Contents S1642, S1742, and S2046 OPERATOR’S MANUALScotts Lawn Tractors OMGX10784 C0INTRODUCTION THANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts productCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Record Identification NumbersIdentify Parts ASSEMBLYConnect and Check Battery 42-Inch Mowers OnlyChecking Tire Pressure SAFETY SIGNS Safety-Alert SymbolMachine Safety Labels Certification Emission Control System Certification LabelEmission Compliance Period THROWN OBJECTSCONTROLS Tractor Controls - GearTractor Controls - Automatic OPERATING MACHINE Operate SafelyPark 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 Using Reverse Implement Option ENGAGE CRUISE CONTROLDISENGAGE 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 REPLACEMENT PARTS Service LiteratureJohn Deere Quality Parts for 42-Inch Mower Deck Parts for 46-Inch Mower DeckSERVICE MACHINE SAFELY Practice Safe MaintenanceHandling Waste Product and Chemicals SERVICE INTERVAL CHART Service IntervalsService Record SERVICE PERFORMEDDATE 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 handsChecking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S1642 and S1742 S1742S1642NOTE DO NOT wash paper element Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046 Checking Spark Plugs Replacing Fuel FilterClean Air Intake Screen and Engine NOTE Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tankIMPORTANT 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 Servicing Mower Blades Checking Mower BladesM88119b CD B A E D C 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 BulbReplacing Fuse M88559MX1535 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS FuelOctane Rating Using Clean FuelsUsing Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers Fuel BlendsCare for Plastic and Painted Surfaces PAINTED METAL SURFACESM96452 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS REMOVING MOWER Removing MowerREMOVING MOWER INSTALLING MOWER Installing MowerQ P O N TROUBLESHOOTING Using Troubleshooting ChartEngine 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 42-Inch Mower Deck 46-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 Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased it QUALITY STATEMENTStep
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