Operating Mower | Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual

(A) must be removed.

OPERATING MOWER

(A) must be removed.

1.Remove mulch cover:

•Lift plastic discharge chute.

•Grasp corner of steel chute, pull outward to unlock and pivot up.

•Unhook both rubber hooks (B) and remove mulch cover.

2.Store mulch cover in a well protected area and have it readily available for when you want to use deck as a standard mulching deck.

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Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Operating Mower, A must be removed 1. Remove mulch cover Lift plastic discharge chute

Contents

Scotts Lawn Tractors OPERATOR’S MANUALS1642, S1742, and S2046 OMGX10784 C0 THANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product INTRODUCTIONCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Record Identification Numbers PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Connect and Check Battery ASSEMBLYIdentify Parts 42-Inch Mowers Only Checking Tire Pressure Safety-Alert Symbol SAFETY SIGNSMachine Safety Labels Emission Compliance Period Emission Control System Certification LabelCertification THROWN OBJECTS Tractor Controls - Gear CONTROLSTractor Controls - Automatic Operate Safely OPERATING MACHINEPark 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 ENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Using Reverse Implement OptionDISENGAGE 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 Service Literature REPLACEMENT PARTSJohn Deere Quality Parts for 46-Inch Mower Deck Parts for 42-Inch Mower Deck Practice Safe Maintenance SERVICE MACHINE SAFELYHandling Waste Product and Chemicals Service Intervals SERVICE INTERVAL CHART SERVICE PERFORMED Service RecordDATE 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 S1742S1642 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S1642 and S1742NOTE DO NOT wash paper element Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046 Replacing Fuel Filter Checking Spark Plugs NOTE Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tank Clean Air Intake Screen and EngineIMPORTANT 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 Checking Mower Blades Servicing Mower BladesM88119b E D C B A CD 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 M88559 Replacing FuseMX1535 Fuel SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Using Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers Using Clean FuelsOctane Rating Fuel Blends PAINTED METAL SURFACES Care for Plastic and Painted SurfacesM96452 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Removing Mower REMOVING MOWER REMOVING MOWER Installing Mower INSTALLING MOWER Q P O N Using Troubleshooting Chart TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine 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 46-Inch Mower Deck 42-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 QUALITY STATEMENT Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased itStep