Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels | Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 instruction

Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels

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4.Adjust gage wheels to match cut height desired. (See Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels below.)

Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before you adjust gage

wheels: STOP engine, remove key, and wait for blades to STOP.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Mower gage wheels must not ride on ground to support mower weight. Adjust gage wheels each time you change cutting height.

1.Check tractor tire pressure. Inflate tires to the correct pressure. (See Checking Tire Pressure in Service - Miscellaneous section.)

2.Raise mower lift lever to TRANSPORT (upper) position and adjust cutting height. (See Adjusting Cutting Height in this section.)

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3.Remove bolt (A), bushing (B), washer (C), and nut (D).

4.Move lift lever down to desired MOWING position.

5.Move mower gage wheels, one on each side, to one of four holes for desired position. On 46-Inch Mower Deck, move front and rear gage wheels.

6.Bottom of gage wheels should be approximately 6-13 mm (1/4-1/2 in) from the ground when properly adjusted.

7.Install bolt and tighten with nut.

Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before you adjust

mower: STOP engine, remove key, and wait for blades to STOP.

Be careful, sharp edges on mower blades. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades.

NOTE: A deck leveling gauge (Part Number TY15272) to aid in deck leveling may be obtained through your local Authorized Service Center at a nominal cost.

1.Park tractor on a hard, level surface.

2.Stop engine and remove key.

3.CHECK: Tire pressures must be correct. (See Checking Tire Pressure in Service – Miscellaneous section.)

4.Adjust cutting height to middle position.

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5.Turn left blade parallel to tractor axle. Hold drive belt and turn right blade parallel to axle.

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6.Measure from each outside blade tip (A) to the level surface. The difference between measurements must not be more than 3 mm (1/8 in).

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Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels, Adjusting Mower Level Side-to-Side, Operating Mower

Contents

Scotts Lawn Tractors OPERATOR’S MANUALS1642, S1742, and S2046 OMGX10784 C0 INTRODUCTION THANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts productCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Record Identification Numbers PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Connect and Check Battery ASSEMBLYIdentify Parts 42-Inch Mowers Only Checking Tire Pressure SAFETY SIGNS Safety-Alert SymbolMachine Safety Labels Emission Compliance Period Emission Control System Certification LabelCertification THROWN OBJECTS CONTROLS Tractor Controls - GearTractor Controls - Automatic OPERATING MACHINE Operate SafelyPark Safely Avoid Tipping Adjusting SeatWear Appropriate Clothing Transport Safely Starting Engine Using the Park Brake Cold Weather Starting Tips Using Throttle ControlWarming and Idling Engine On Automatic Transmission Using Travel Controls - Automatic Using Travel Controls - GearStopping Engine CAUTION Avoid injury Using Cruise Control Using Reverse Implement Option ENGAGE CRUISE CONTROLDISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Testing Safety Systems Daily Operating ChecklistPushing Machine Test Test IMPORTANT Avoid damage! On Automatic Using Rear Wheel Weights Using Front WeightsAvoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Using Tire Chains Adjusting Cutting Height Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower MowerOPERATING MOWER Operate Mower Safely Adjusting Mower Level Side-to-Side Adjusting Mower Gage WheelsCAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjust gage CAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjust Engaging and Disengaging Mower Adjusting Mower Level Front-to-Rear Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger Using Mower Deck Side Discharge - 42-Inch Mower Decks Using Mower Deck with Optional Equipment - 42-Inch Mower Decks Using Mower Deck Mulch Ready - 42-Inch Mower Decks A 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 Deck SERVICE MACHINE SAFELY Practice Safe MaintenanceHandling Waste Product and Chemicals Service Intervals SERVICE INTERVAL CHART Service Record SERVICE PERFORMEDDATE Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement SERVICE ENGINEAdjusting Carburetor Make sure engine is COLD when checking engine oil level CAUTION Avoid injury! Engine may be hot, be careful not to burn hands Changing Engine Oil and Filter Checking 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 Plugs Clean 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 Pivot Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Hand Control G D F Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Foot Control Adjusting Mower Belt Tension SERVICE MOWERMower Spindles Replacing Mower Drive Belt Adjusting Spindle Brake Servicing Mower Blades Checking Mower BladesM88119b CD B A E D C B AE C D B A Balancing Blades Sharpening Blades Checking the Battery SERVICE ELECTRICALClean Battery and Terminals Removing and Installing the Battery Charging the Battery Replacing Headlight Bulb Using Booster Battery Replacing Fuse M88559MX1535 Fuel SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Using Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers Using Clean FuelsOctane Rating Fuel Blends Care for Plastic and Painted Surfaces PAINTED METAL SURFACESM96452 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Removing Mower REMOVING MOWER REMOVING MOWER Installing Mower INSTALLING MOWER Q P O N TROUBLESHOOTING Using Troubleshooting ChartEngine CHECK Mower Electrical Storing Safely STORING MACHINEPreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Engine For Storage Removing Machine From Storage NOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days Model S1642 SPECIFICATIONSModel S1742 Model S2046 Electrical System All Models Dimensions All ModelsFuel All Models Tires All Models Mower Deck 42-Inch Mower Deck 46-InchRecommended Lubricants WARRANTY WARRANTYEQUIPMENT USE TERM John Deere Emission Control System Warranty Coverage Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsOwner’s Warranty Responsibilities Length Of Warranty Coverage Warranty Service And Charges NOTE Applicable in North America onlyMaintenance Warranty Coverage Consequential Warranty Coverage Warranty Period Warranty Code INDEX INDEX Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased it QUALITY STATEMENTStep