Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Operating Machine, Operate Safely, Park Safely

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OPERATING MACHINE

OPERATING MACHINE

Operate Safely

•In addition to reading your Operator’s Manual, view your Mowing Safety Video.

•Check brake action before you operate. Adjust or service brakes as necessary.

•Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn, or missing parts. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition and fastened in place. Make any necessary adjustments before you operate.

•Clear work area of objects that might be thrown. Keep people and pets out of the work area. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

•If you hit an object, stop the machine and inspect it. Make repairs before you operate. Keep machine and attachments properly maintained and in good working order.

•DO NOT leave machine unattended when it is running.

•Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.

•Be careful of traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

•Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating the machine. Safe operation requires your full attention.

•Older adults are involved in a large percentage of riding mower accidents involving injury. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate a mower safely enough to protect the operator and others from serious injury.

Park Safely

•Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.

•Disengage mower blades.

•Lower attachments to the ground.

•Engage park brake.

•STOP engine.

•Remove key.

•Before you leave the operator’s seat, wait for engine and all moving parts to STOP.

Rotating Blades are Dangerous - Protect Children and Prevent Accidents

PROTECT CHILDREN:

•Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Children are attracted to mowing activity, stay alert to the presence of children.

•Keep children in the house when you are operating the machine.

•Turn machine off if a child enters the mowing area.

•Use extra care when you come to blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your vision.

•DO NOT let children or an untrained person operate the machine.

•DO NOT carry or let children ride on machine or any attachment even with the blades off. DO NOT tow children in a cart or trailer.

HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS:

•Be alert at all times, drive forward carefully. People especially children can move quickly into the mowing area before you know it.

•Back carefully. Disengage mower blades and look behind the machine carefully, especially for children, before you back up.

•DO NOT mow in reverse unless it is absolutely necessary.

•Disengage mower blades when you are not mowing.

•DO NOT operate machine if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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Contents Scotts Lawn Tractors OPERATOR’S MANUALS1642, S1742, and S2046 OMGX10784 C0INTRODUCTION THANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts productCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Record Identification Numbers PRODUCT IDENTIFICATIONConnect and Check Battery ASSEMBLYIdentify Parts 42-Inch Mowers OnlyChecking Tire Pressure SAFETY SIGNS Safety-Alert SymbolMachine Safety Labels Emission Compliance Period Emission Control System Certification LabelCertification THROWN OBJECTSCONTROLS Tractor Controls - GearTractor Controls - Automatic OPERATING MACHINE Operate SafelyPark Safely Avoid Tipping Adjusting SeatWear Appropriate Clothing Transport SafelyStarting Engine Using the Park BrakeCold Weather Starting Tips Using Throttle ControlWarming and Idling Engine On Automatic TransmissionUsing Travel Controls - Automatic Using Travel Controls - GearStopping Engine CAUTION Avoid injuryUsing Cruise Control Using Reverse Implement Option ENGAGE CRUISE CONTROLDISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Testing Safety Systems Daily Operating ChecklistPushing Machine TestTest IMPORTANT Avoid damage! On Automatic Using Rear Wheel Weights Using Front WeightsAvoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Using Tire ChainsAdjusting Cutting Height Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower MowerOPERATING MOWER Operate Mower SafelyAdjusting Mower Level Side-to-Side Adjusting Mower Gage WheelsCAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjust gage CAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjustEngaging 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 REPLACEMENT PARTS Service LiteratureJohn Deere Quality Parts for 46-Inch Mower Deck Parts for 42-Inch Mower DeckSERVICE MACHINE SAFELY Practice Safe MaintenanceHandling Waste Product and Chemicals Service Intervals SERVICE INTERVAL CHARTService Record SERVICE PERFORMEDDATE Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement SERVICE ENGINEAdjusting Carburetor Make sure engine is COLD when checking engine oil levelCAUTION Avoid injury! Engine may be hot, be careful not to burn hands Changing Engine Oil and FilterChecking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S1642 and S1742 S1742S1642NOTE DO NOT wash paper element Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046 Replacing Fuel Filter Checking Spark PlugsClean Air Intake Screen and Engine NOTE Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tankIMPORTANT Avoid damage! To avoid overheating Adjusting Brakes - Gear SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKESGrease Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles, Wheel Bearings and Axle PivotAdjusting Brakes - Automatic Hand Control G D F Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Foot ControlAdjusting Mower Belt Tension SERVICE MOWERMower Spindles Replacing Mower Drive BeltAdjusting Spindle Brake Servicing Mower Blades Checking Mower BladesM88119b CD B A E D C B AE C D B A Balancing Blades Sharpening BladesChecking the Battery SERVICE ELECTRICALClean Battery and Terminals Removing and Installing the BatteryCharging the Battery Replacing Headlight Bulb Using Booster BatteryReplacing Fuse M88559MX1535 Fuel SERVICE MISCELLANEOUSUsing Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers Using Clean FuelsOctane Rating 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 CHECK Mower Electrical Storing Safely STORING MACHINEPreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Engine For StorageRemoving Machine From Storage NOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 daysModel S1642 SPECIFICATIONSModel S1742 Model S2046Electrical System All Models Dimensions All ModelsFuel All Models Tires All ModelsMower Deck 42-Inch Mower Deck 46-InchRecommended Lubricants WARRANTY WARRANTYEQUIPMENT USE TERMJohn Deere Emission Control System Warranty Coverage Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsOwner’s Warranty Responsibilities Length Of Warranty CoverageWarranty Service And Charges NOTE Applicable in North America onlyMaintenance Warranty Coverage Consequential Warranty CoverageWarranty Period Warranty CodeINDEX INDEX Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased it QUALITY STATEMENTStep
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