Service Steering And Brakes | Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 specs

Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Hand Control

SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES

A

C

D

FB B

D

•Brake disc (A) is contacting the case (B),

AND/OR

•Brake lever (C) is contacting its mounting bracket (D), top or bottom.

If so, REPLACE friction pucks and brake disc BEFORE making adjustment. (See you Authorized Service Center.)

3.Block the front and rear wheels, and release the parking brake.

E

G

F

H

4.From the rear of the tractor, locate the brake disc (E), lock nut (F), and friction puck (G).

5.Insert a 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) shim gauge (H) between the disc and friction puck. The shim should slide with slight interference.

IF THE SHIM WILL NOT FIT:

•Loosen lock nut (F) until the shim slides in. Tighten the lock nut until the shim has slight interference.

•Remove the shim and cycle the brake pedal. Readjust if needed.

IF THE SHIM SLIDES FREELY:

•Install the shim and tighten lock nut (F) until there is slight interference.

•Remove the shim and cycle the brake pedal. Readjust if needed.

Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Hand Control

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before adjusting

brakes: STOP engine. Remove key. Wait for all moving parts to STOP.

1.Park tractor on flat, level surface. STOP engine, turn key to the OFF position, and remove key.

2.UNLOCK the park brake and release brake pedal.

E

A

	B				C
	B				C

3.Measure distance from inside of brake rod stop tabs (A) to outside of compression spring bracket (B) (located below foot tread area on left-hand side of transmission). Distance

(C) should be 2 – 10 mm (0.08 – 0.40 in).

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Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Hand Control, Service Steering And Brakes

Contents

S1642, S1742, and S2046 OPERATOR’S MANUALScotts Lawn Tractors OMGX10784 C0 CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning INTRODUCTIONTHANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Record Identification Numbers Identify Parts ASSEMBLYConnect and Check Battery 42-Inch Mowers Only Checking Tire Pressure Machine Safety Labels SAFETY SIGNSSafety-Alert Symbol Certification Emission Control System Certification LabelEmission Compliance Period THROWN OBJECTS Tractor Controls - Automatic CONTROLSTractor Controls - Gear Park Safely OPERATING MACHINEOperate Safely Wear Appropriate Clothing Adjusting SeatAvoid Tipping Transport Safely Using the Park Brake Starting Engine Warming and Idling Engine Using Throttle ControlCold Weather Starting Tips On Automatic Transmission Stopping Engine Using Travel Controls - GearUsing Travel Controls - Automatic CAUTION Avoid injury Using Cruise Control DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Using Reverse Implement OptionENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Pushing Machine Daily Operating ChecklistTesting Safety Systems Test Test IMPORTANT Avoid damage! On Automatic Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Using Front WeightsUsing Rear Wheel Weights Using Tire Chains OPERATING MOWER Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower MowerAdjusting Cutting Height Operate Mower Safely CAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjust gage Adjusting Mower Gage WheelsAdjusting Mower Level Side-to-Side CAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjust Adjusting Mower Level Front-to-Rear Engaging and Disengaging Mower Using Mower Deck Side Discharge - 42-Inch Mower Decks Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger Using Mower Deck Mulch Ready - 42-Inch Mower Decks Using Mower Deck with Optional Equipment - 42-Inch Mower Decks A must be removed 1. Remove mulch cover Lift plastic discharge chute John Deere Quality REPLACEMENT PARTSService Literature Parts for 42-Inch Mower Deck Parts for 46-Inch Mower Deck Handling Waste Product and Chemicals SERVICE MACHINE SAFELYPractice Safe Maintenance SERVICE INTERVAL CHART Service Intervals DATE Service RecordSERVICE PERFORMED Adjusting Carburetor SERVICE ENGINEEngine Warranty Maintenance Statement Make sure engine is COLD when checking engine oil level Changing Engine Oil and Filter CAUTION 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 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046 Checking Spark Plugs Replacing Fuel Filter IMPORTANT Avoid damage! To avoid overheating Clean Air Intake Screen and EngineNOTE Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tank Grease SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKESAdjusting Brakes - Gear Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles, Wheel Bearings and Axle Pivot Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Hand Control Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Foot Control G D F Mower Spindles SERVICE MOWERAdjusting Mower Belt Tension Replacing Mower Drive Belt Adjusting Spindle Brake M88119b Servicing Mower BladesChecking Mower Blades E C D B A CD B AE D C B A Sharpening Blades Balancing Blades Clean Battery and Terminals SERVICE ELECTRICALChecking the Battery Removing and Installing the Battery Charging the Battery Using Booster Battery Replacing Headlight Bulb MX1535 Replacing FuseM88559 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Fuel Octane Rating Using Clean FuelsUsing Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers Fuel Blends M96452 Care for Plastic and Painted SurfacesPAINTED METAL SURFACES SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS REMOVING MOWER Removing Mower REMOVING MOWER INSTALLING MOWER Installing Mower Q P O N Engine TROUBLESHOOTINGUsing Troubleshooting Chart TROUBLESHOOTING Mower Electrical Preparing Machine for Storage STORING MACHINEStoring Safely Preparing Engine For Storage NOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days Removing Machine From Storage Model S1742 SPECIFICATIONSModel S1642 Model S2046 Fuel All Models Dimensions All ModelsElectrical System All Models Tires All Models Recommended Lubricants Mower Deck 42-InchMower Deck 46-Inch EQUIPMENT USE WARRANTYWARRANTY TERM Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsJohn Deere Emission Control System Warranty Coverage Length Of Warranty Coverage Maintenance Warranty Coverage NOTE Applicable in North America onlyWarranty Service And Charges Consequential Warranty Coverage Warranty Code Warranty Period INDEX INDEX Step Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased itQUALITY STATEMENT