Service Steering And Brakes, G D F | Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046

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Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Foot Control, Service Steering And Brakes, G D F

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OMGX10784 C0 OPERATOR’S MANUALScotts Lawn Tractors S1642, S1742, and S2046 INTRODUCTION THANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts productCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Record Identification Numbers PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 42-Inch Mowers Only ASSEMBLYConnect and Check Battery Identify Parts Checking Tire Pressure SAFETY SIGNS Safety-Alert SymbolMachine Safety Labels THROWN OBJECTS Emission Control System Certification LabelEmission Compliance Period Certification CONTROLS Tractor Controls - GearTractor Controls - Automatic OPERATING MACHINE Operate SafelyPark Safely Transport Safely Adjusting SeatAvoid Tipping Wear Appropriate Clothing Starting Engine Using the Park Brake On Automatic Transmission Using Throttle ControlCold Weather Starting Tips Warming and Idling Engine CAUTION Avoid injury Using Travel Controls - GearUsing Travel Controls - Automatic Stopping Engine Using Cruise Control Using Reverse Implement Option ENGAGE CRUISE CONTROLDISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Test Daily Operating ChecklistTesting Safety Systems Pushing Machine Test IMPORTANT Avoid damage! On Automatic Using Tire Chains Using Front WeightsUsing Rear Wheel Weights Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Operate Mower Safely Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower MowerAdjusting Cutting Height OPERATING MOWER CAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjust Adjusting Mower Gage WheelsAdjusting Mower Level Side-to-Side CAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjust gage 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 REPLACEMENT PARTS Service LiteratureJohn Deere Quality Parts for 46-Inch Mower Deck Parts for 42-Inch Mower Deck SERVICE MACHINE SAFELY Practice Safe MaintenanceHandling Waste Product and Chemicals Service Intervals SERVICE INTERVAL CHART Service Record SERVICE PERFORMEDDATE Make sure engine is COLD when checking engine oil level SERVICE ENGINEEngine Warranty Maintenance Statement Adjusting Carburetor CAUTION Avoid injury! Engine may be hot, be careful not to burn hands Changing Engine Oil and Filter Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S1642 and S1742 S1742S1642NOTE DO NOT wash paper element Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046 Replacing Fuel Filter Checking Spark Plugs Clean Air Intake Screen and Engine NOTE Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tankIMPORTANT Avoid damage! To avoid overheating Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles, Wheel Bearings and Axle Pivot SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKESAdjusting Brakes - Gear Grease Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Hand Control G D F Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Foot Control Replacing Mower Drive Belt SERVICE MOWERAdjusting Mower Belt Tension Mower Spindles Adjusting Spindle Brake Servicing Mower Blades Checking Mower BladesM88119b CD B A E D C B AE C D B A Balancing Blades Sharpening Blades Removing and Installing the Battery SERVICE ELECTRICALChecking the Battery Clean Battery and Terminals Charging the Battery Replacing Headlight Bulb Using Booster Battery Replacing Fuse M88559MX1535 Fuel SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Fuel Blends Using Clean FuelsUsing Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers Octane Rating Care for Plastic and Painted Surfaces PAINTED METAL SURFACESM96452 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Removing Mower REMOVING MOWER REMOVING MOWER Installing Mower INSTALLING MOWER Q P O N TROUBLESHOOTING Using Troubleshooting ChartEngine CHECK Mower Electrical Preparing Engine For Storage STORING MACHINEStoring Safely Preparing Machine for Storage Removing Machine From Storage NOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days Model S2046 SPECIFICATIONSModel S1642 Model S1742 Tires All Models Dimensions All ModelsElectrical System All Models Fuel All Models Mower Deck 42-Inch Mower Deck 46-InchRecommended Lubricants TERM WARRANTYWARRANTY EQUIPMENT USE Length Of Warranty Coverage Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsJohn Deere Emission Control System Warranty Coverage Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities Consequential Warranty Coverage NOTE Applicable in North America onlyWarranty Service And Charges Maintenance Warranty Coverage Warranty Period Warranty Code INDEX INDEX Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased it QUALITY STATEMENTStep