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

Models: S1642, S1742, S2046

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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 C0CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning INTRODUCTIONTHANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Record Identification NumbersIdentify Parts ASSEMBLYConnect and Check Battery 42-Inch Mowers OnlyChecking Tire Pressure ASSEMBLYMachine Safety Labels SAFETY SIGNSSafety-Alert Symbol Certification Emission Control System Certification LabelEmission Compliance Period SAFETY SIGNSTractor Controls - Automatic CONTROLSTractor Controls - Gear Park Safely OPERATING MACHINEOperate Safely Wear Appropriate Clothing Adjusting SeatAvoid Tipping Transport SafelyOPERATING MACHINE Using the Park BrakeStarting Engine 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 adjustOPERATING MOWER Adjusting Mower Level Front-to-RearEngaging and Disengaging Mower OPERATING MOWER Using Mower Deck Side Discharge - 42-Inch Mower DecksDismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger OPERATING MOWER Using Mower Deck Mulch Ready - 42-Inch Mower DecksUsing Mower Deck with Optional Equipment - 42-Inch Mower Decks 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 coverJohn Deere Quality REPLACEMENT PARTSService Literature 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 levelCAUTION Avoid injury! Engine may be hot, be careful not to burn hands Changing Engine Oil and FilterSERVICE ENGINE NOTE DO NOT wash paper element Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S1642 and S1742S1742S1642 SERVICE ENGINEChecking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046 SERVICE ENGINESERVICE ENGINE Checking Spark PlugsReplacing Fuel Filter 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 BRAKESG D F Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Foot ControlSERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES 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 ASERVICE MOWER Sharpening BladesBalancing Blades Clean Battery and Terminals SERVICE ELECTRICALChecking the Battery Removing and Installing the BatteryCharging the Battery SERVICE ELECTRICALSERVICE ELECTRICAL Using Booster BatteryReplacing Headlight Bulb M88559 Replacing FuseSERVICE ELECTRICAL MX1535Checking Tire Pressure SERVICE MISCELLANEOUSFuel 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 NEngine TROUBLESHOOTINGUsing Troubleshooting Chart TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKMower TROUBLESHOOTINGElectrical TROUBLESHOOTINGPreparing Machine for Storage STORING MACHINEStoring Safely Preparing Engine For StorageSTORING MACHINE NOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 daysRemoving Machine From Storage 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 Period WARRANTYWarranty Code INDEX INDEX Step Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased itQUALITY STATEMENT Step