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

Models: S1642, S1742, S2046

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Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels

OPERATING MOWER

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 C0INTRODUCTION THANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts productCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Record Identification Numbers PRODUCT IDENTIFICATIONConnect and Check Battery ASSEMBLYIdentify Parts 42-Inch Mowers OnlyASSEMBLY Checking Tire PressureSAFETY SIGNS Safety-Alert SymbolMachine Safety Labels Emission Compliance Period Emission Control System Certification LabelCertification SAFETY SIGNSCONTROLS Tractor Controls - GearTractor Controls - Automatic OPERATING MACHINE Operate SafelyPark Safely Avoid Tipping Adjusting SeatWear Appropriate Clothing Transport SafelyUsing the Park Brake Starting EngineOPERATING MACHINE Cold Weather Starting Tips Using Throttle ControlWarming and Idling Engine OPERATING MACHINEUsing Travel Controls - Automatic Using Travel Controls - GearStopping Engine OPERATING MACHINEOPERATING MACHINE Using Cruise ControlOPERATING MACHINE Using Reverse Implement OptionENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROLTesting Safety Systems Daily Operating ChecklistPushing Machine TestTest OPERATING MACHINETest TestTest OPERATING MACHINETest IMPORTANT Avoid damage! On AutomaticUsing 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 adjustAdjusting Mower Level Front-to-Rear Engaging and Disengaging MowerOPERATING MOWER Using Mower Deck Side Discharge - 42-Inch Mower Decks Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional BaggerOPERATING MOWER Using Mower Deck Mulch Ready - 42-Inch Mower Decks Using Mower Deck with Optional Equipment - 42-Inch Mower DecksOPERATING MOWER A must be removed 1. Remove mulch cover Lift plastic discharge chute OPERATING MOWERGrasp corner of steel chute, pull outward to unlock and pivot up Unhook both rubber hooks B and remove mulch coverREPLACEMENT PARTS Service LiteratureJohn Deere Quality Parts for 42-Inch Mower Deck REPLACEMENT PARTSPart Number Parts for 46-Inch Mower DeckPractice Safe Maintenance SERVICE MACHINE SAFELYHandling Waste Product and Chemicals Avoid Injury From Contacting BladesService Intervals SERVICE INTERVAL CHARTSERVICE INTERVAL CHART Service RecordSERVICE PERFORMED DATEEngine Warranty Maintenance Statement SERVICE ENGINEAdjusting Carburetor Make sure engine is COLD when checking engine oil levelChanging Engine Oil and Filter SERVICE ENGINECAUTION Avoid injury! Engine may be hot, be careful not to burn hands S1742S1642 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S1642 and S1742NOTE DO NOT wash paper element SERVICE ENGINESERVICE ENGINE Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046Checking Spark Plugs Replacing Fuel FilterSERVICE ENGINE NOTE Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tank Clean Air Intake Screen and EngineSERVICE ENGINE IMPORTANT Avoid damage! To avoid overheatingAdjusting Brakes - Gear SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKESGrease Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles, Wheel Bearings and Axle PivotSERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Hand ControlAdjusting Brakes - Automatic Foot Control SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKESG D F Adjusting Mower Belt Tension SERVICE MOWERMower Spindles Replacing Mower Drive BeltSERVICE MOWER Adjusting Spindle BrakeChecking Mower Blades Servicing Mower BladesSERVICE MOWER M88119bCD B A SERVICE MOWERE D C B A E C D B ASharpening Blades Balancing BladesSERVICE MOWER Checking the Battery SERVICE ELECTRICALClean Battery and Terminals Removing and Installing the BatterySERVICE ELECTRICAL Charging the BatteryUsing Booster Battery Replacing Headlight BulbSERVICE ELECTRICAL SERVICE ELECTRICAL Replacing FuseM88559 MX1535SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS FuelChecking Tire Pressure Using Clean Fuels SERVICE MISCELLANEOUSUsing Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers Octane RatingPAINTED METAL SURFACES Care for Plastic and Painted SurfacesSERVICE MISCELLANEOUS M96452SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Removing Mower REMOVING MOWERREMOVING MOWER Installing Mower INSTALLING MOWERQ P O N INSTALLING MOWERTROUBLESHOOTING Using Troubleshooting ChartEngine CHECK TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING MowerTROUBLESHOOTING ElectricalStoring Safely STORING MACHINEPreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Engine For StorageNOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days Removing Machine From StorageSTORING MACHINE Model S1642 SPECIFICATIONSModel S1742 Model S2046Electrical System All Models Dimensions All ModelsFuel All Models Tires All ModelsMower Deck 46-Inch Mower Deck 42-InchRecommended Lubricants SPECIFICATIONSWARRANTY WARRANTYWARRANTY EQUIPMENT USEYour Warranty Rights and Obligations WARRANTYJohn Deere Emission Control System Warranty Coverage Owner’s Warranty ResponsibilitiesWARRANTY NOTE Applicable in North America onlyWarranty Service And Charges Maintenance Warranty CoverageWARRANTY Warranty CodeWarranty Period INDEX INDEX QUALITY STATEMENT Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased itStep Step