Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Index

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INDEX

INDEX

A
Air Cleaner Elements - S2046	30
Air Cleaner Elements, Checking and Cleaning - S1642 and
S1742	29
Air Intake Screen and Engine, Clean	32
B
Battery and Terminals, Cleaning	41
Battery, Charging the	42
Battery, Checking the	41
Battery, Removing and Installing	41
Battery, Using Booster	43
Belt Tension, Adjusting Mower	36
Belt, Replacing Mower Drive	36
Blades, Balancing	40
Blades, Checking Mower	38
Blades, Servicing Mower (Removing and Installing)	38
Blades, Sharpening	40
Brake, Adjusting Spindle	37
Brake, Using the Park	7
Brakes, Adjusting - Automatic Foot Control	35
Brakes, Adjusting - Automatic Hand Control	34
Brakes, Adjusting - Gear	33
C
Carburetor, Adjusting	27
Certification Label	3
Chains, Using Tire	15
Cleaning Care, Correct	47
Cleaning Care, Correct for Painted Metal Surfaces	47
Cold Weather Starting Tips	8
Controls, Tractor - Automatic	4
Controls, Tractor - Gear	4
Controls, Travel - Automatic	9
Controls, Travel - Gear	9
Cruise Control, Using	10
Cutting Height, Adjusting	16
D
Dealer Set-up	0
E
Engine Oil	27
Engine Oil and Filter, Changing	28
Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement	27
Engine for Storage, Preparing	57
Engine, Starting	7
Engine, Stopping	9
Engine, Warming and Idling	8
Equipment, Avoid Using Ground Engaging	15
F
Filter, Replacing Fuel	31
Fuel	45

Fuel Filter, Replacing	31
Fuel Tank, Filling	46
Fuse, Replacing	44
G
Grease	33
H
Headlight Bulb, Replacing	43
Height, Adjusting Cutting	16
I
Implement Option, Using Reverse	11
Installing Mower	51
Interval Chart for Service	25
L
Labels, Safety	2
Leveling Mower Front-to-Rear	18
Leveling Mower Side-to-Side	17
Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mower, Using	16
Lubricating Wheel Spindles and Wheel Bearings	33
M
Metal Surfaces, Painted	47
Mower Belt Tension, Adjusting	36
Mower Blades, Checking	38
Mower Deck Mulch Ready - 42-Inch Mower Deck	20
Mower Deck Side Discharge - 42-Inch Mower Deck	19
Mower Deck with Optional Equipment - 42-Inch Mower
Deck	20
Mower Drive Belt, Replacing	36
Mower Level (Front-to-Rear), Adjusting	18
Mower Level (Side-to-Side), Adjusting	17
Mower, Engaging	18
Mower, Installing	51
Mower, Removing	49
O
Oil, Engine	27
Oil, Engine Changing	28
Oil, Engine Checking	27
Operating Checklist, Daily	12
Operating Mower Safely	16
Operating Safely	5
P
Painted Metal Surfaces, Cleaning Care	47
Painted Surfaces Care	47
Part Numbers	22
Parts Catalog	22
Parts for Mower, Replacement	23
Parts for Tractor, Replacement	22
Plastic and Painted Surfaces, Care for	47
Pushing Machine	12
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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