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Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 Adjusting Mower Level Front-to-Rear, Engaging and Disengaging Mower

Models: S1642, S1742, S2046

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Adjusting Mower Level (Front-to-Rear)

OPERATING MOWER

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7.Loosen top clamping nut (C) facing inside of mower, on left hand side J-bolt (B), approximately one turn.

8.Loosen upper adjusting nut (D).

9.Raise or lower left side of deck.

•To raise: Turn lower adjusting nut (E) towards rear of tractor.

•To lower: Turn lower adjusting nut (E) towards front of tractor.

10.Tighten upper adjusting nut.

11.Tighten clamping nut.

12.Check side-to-side measurements and readjust if necessary.

Adjusting Mower Level (Front-to-Rear)

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.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Make sure each front draft rod is equally tensioned. The installed rods should exhibit identical amounts of movement between left and right rods. If one rod moves more freely than the other, the adjustment nut should be tightened until the movement of the assembly matches that of the other side.

1.Park tractor on a hard, level surface.

2.Stop engine and remove key.

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

4.Turn blades so front blade tips (A) point straight forward.

5.Measure from the front of each blade tip to the level surface. The front blade tips must be 6–9 mm (1/4–3/8 in.) lower than rear blade tips or blades will cut grass twice and grass tips will turn brown.

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6.Turn nuts (B) on front draft rods (C) equally until adjustment is correct. Turn nut clockwise to RAISE front of mower deck or counterclockwise to LOWER front of mower deck.

7.Check front-to-rear deck measurements and readjust if necessary.

Engaging and Disengaging Mower

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Operate engine at maximum speed when mowing or after mower blade is engaged.

Machine may require 2–3 minutes warm-up period before engaging the mower deck.

Engaging Mower

1. START engine.

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Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Adjusting Mower Level Front-to-Rear, Engaging and Disengaging Mower, Operating Mower

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 ASSEMBLYSafety-Alert Symbol SAFETY SIGNSMachine Safety Labels Certification Emission Control System Certification LabelEmission Compliance Period SAFETY SIGNSTractor Controls - Gear CONTROLSTractor Controls - Automatic Operate Safely OPERATING MACHINEPark Safely Wear Appropriate Clothing Adjusting SeatAvoid Tipping Transport SafelyStarting Engine Using the Park BrakeOPERATING MACHINE Warming and Idling Engine Using Throttle ControlCold Weather Starting Tips OPERATING MACHINEStopping Engine Using Travel Controls - GearUsing Travel Controls - Automatic OPERATING MACHINEUsing Cruise Control OPERATING MACHINEENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Using Reverse Implement OptionOPERATING MACHINE DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROLPushing Machine Daily Operating ChecklistTesting Safety Systems TestTest OPERATING MACHINETest TestTest OPERATING MACHINETest IMPORTANT Avoid damage! On AutomaticAvoid 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 adjustEngaging and Disengaging Mower Adjusting Mower Level Front-to-RearOPERATING MOWER Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger Using Mower Deck Side Discharge - 42-Inch Mower DecksOPERATING MOWER Using Mower Deck with Optional Equipment - 42-Inch Mower Decks Using Mower Deck Mulch Ready - 42-Inch Mower DecksOPERATING MOWER Grasp corner of steel chute, pull outward to unlock and pivot up OPERATING MOWERA must be removed 1. Remove mulch cover Lift plastic discharge chute Unhook both rubber hooks B and remove mulch coverService Literature REPLACEMENT PARTSJohn Deere Quality Part Number REPLACEMENT PARTSParts for 42-Inch Mower Deck Parts for 46-Inch Mower DeckHandling Waste Product and Chemicals SERVICE MACHINE SAFELYPractice Safe Maintenance Avoid Injury From Contacting BladesSERVICE INTERVAL CHART Service IntervalsSERVICE PERFORMED Service RecordSERVICE INTERVAL CHART DATEAdjusting Carburetor SERVICE ENGINEEngine Warranty Maintenance Statement Make sure engine is COLD when checking engine oil levelSERVICE ENGINE Changing Engine Oil and FilterCAUTION Avoid injury! Engine may be hot, be careful not to burn hands NOTE DO NOT wash paper element Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S1642 and S1742S1742S1642 SERVICE ENGINEChecking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046 SERVICE ENGINEReplacing Fuel Filter Checking Spark PlugsSERVICE ENGINE SERVICE ENGINE Clean Air Intake Screen and EngineNOTE Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tank IMPORTANT Avoid damage! To avoid overheatingGrease SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKESAdjusting Brakes - Gear Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles, Wheel Bearings and Axle PivotAdjusting Brakes - Automatic Hand Control SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKESSERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Foot ControlG D F Mower Spindles SERVICE MOWERAdjusting Mower Belt Tension Replacing Mower Drive BeltAdjusting Spindle Brake SERVICE MOWERSERVICE MOWER Servicing Mower BladesChecking Mower Blades M88119bE D C B A SERVICE MOWERCD B A E C D B ABalancing Blades Sharpening BladesSERVICE MOWER Clean Battery and Terminals SERVICE ELECTRICALChecking the Battery Removing and Installing the BatteryCharging the Battery SERVICE ELECTRICALReplacing Headlight Bulb Using Booster BatterySERVICE ELECTRICAL M88559 Replacing FuseSERVICE ELECTRICAL MX1535Fuel SERVICE MISCELLANEOUSChecking Tire Pressure Using Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers SERVICE MISCELLANEOUSUsing Clean Fuels Octane RatingSERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Care for Plastic and Painted SurfacesPAINTED METAL SURFACES M96452SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS REMOVING MOWER Removing MowerREMOVING MOWER INSTALLING MOWER Installing MowerINSTALLING MOWER Q P O NUsing Troubleshooting Chart TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKMower TROUBLESHOOTINGElectrical TROUBLESHOOTINGPreparing Machine for Storage STORING MACHINEStoring Safely Preparing Engine For StorageRemoving Machine From Storage NOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 daysSTORING MACHINE Model S1742 SPECIFICATIONSModel S1642 Model S2046Fuel All Models Dimensions All ModelsElectrical System All Models Tires All ModelsRecommended Lubricants Mower Deck 42-InchMower Deck 46-Inch SPECIFICATIONSWARRANTY WARRANTYWARRANTY EQUIPMENT USEJohn Deere Emission Control System Warranty Coverage WARRANTYYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Owner’s Warranty ResponsibilitiesWarranty Service And Charges NOTE Applicable in North America onlyWARRANTY Maintenance Warranty CoverageWarranty Code WARRANTYWarranty Period INDEX INDEX Step Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased itQUALITY STATEMENT Step