Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Tractor Controls - Gear, Tractor Controls - Automatic

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CONTROLS

Tractor Controls - Gear

	I
	A
B
	H
C	G
	G
D
	F
	E

A- Throttle/Choke Control

B- Foot Pedal - Brake/Clutch

C- Reverse Implement Option Switch

D- Attachment Lift Lever

E- Locking Lever

F- Transmission Shift Lever

G- Park Brake

H- PTO Drive Lever

I- Ignition Switch

Tractor Controls - Automatic

A	M
B
	L
C
	K
D	J
	J
E	I
	I
	H
	F
G

A- Choke Knob (S2046)

B- Throttle/Choke Control (S1642 and S1742) Throttle Control (S2046)

C- Foot Pedal - Brake/Clutch/Return to Neutral

D- Reverse Implement Option Switch

E- Attachment Lift Lever

F- Locking Lever

G- Free Wheeling Knob

H- Transmission Shift Lever (Hand Control Units Only) Cruise Control Lever (Foot Control Units Only)

I- Park Brake

J- Foot Pedal, Reverse (Foot Control Units Only)

K- Foot Pedal, Forward (Foot Control Units Only)

L- PTO Drive Lever

M- Ignition Switch

Controls - 4

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Contents OPERATOR’S MANUAL Scotts Lawn TractorsS1642, S1742, and S2046 OMGX10784 C0CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning INTRODUCTIONTHANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Record Identification NumbersASSEMBLY Connect and Check BatteryIdentify Parts 42-Inch Mowers OnlyChecking Tire Pressure Machine Safety Labels SAFETY SIGNSSafety-Alert Symbol Emission Control System Certification Label Emission Compliance PeriodCertification THROWN OBJECTSTractor Controls - Automatic CONTROLSTractor Controls - Gear Park Safely OPERATING MACHINEOperate 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 DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Using Reverse Implement OptionENGAGE 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 John Deere Quality REPLACEMENT PARTSService Literature Parts for 42-Inch Mower Deck Parts for 46-Inch Mower DeckHandling Waste Product and Chemicals SERVICE MACHINE SAFELYPractice Safe Maintenance SERVICE INTERVAL CHART Service IntervalsDATE Service RecordSERVICE PERFORMED 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 handsNOTE DO NOT wash paper element Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S1642 and S1742S1742S1642 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046 Checking Spark Plugs Replacing Fuel FilterIMPORTANT Avoid damage! To avoid overheating Clean Air Intake Screen and EngineNOTE Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tank 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 M88119b Servicing Mower BladesChecking Mower Blades E C D B A CD B AE D C 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 BulbMX1535 Replacing FuseM88559 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS FuelUsing Clean Fuels Using Fresh Fuel and StabilizersOctane Rating Fuel BlendsM96452 Care for Plastic and Painted SurfacesPAINTED METAL SURFACES SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS REMOVING MOWER Removing MowerREMOVING MOWER INSTALLING MOWER Installing MowerQ P O N Engine TROUBLESHOOTINGUsing Troubleshooting Chart 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 ModelsRecommended Lubricants Mower Deck 42-InchMower Deck 46-Inch 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 Step Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased itQUALITY STATEMENT