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Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Service Mower, Mower Spindles, Replacing Mower Drive Belt

Models: S1642, S1742, S2046

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SERVICE MOWER

SERVICE MOWER

Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before you unplug, adjust or service mower:

-DISENGAGE PTO switch to stop mower blades.

-Wait for mower blades to STOP.

-LOCK the park brake.

-STOP the engine.

-Remove the key.

Clean unit by removing all grass clippings and dirt from mower deck.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.

Mower Spindles

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do NOT grease mower spindles. Grease zerks are for initial factory setup and are sealed. Attempting to grease the spindles may damage the seals and shorten the bearing life.

Replacing Mower Drive Belt

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before replacing

mower drive belt: STOP engine, remove key, wait for all moving parts to STOP, and wear gloves when replacing belt.

1.STOP engine, LOCK park brake, place gear shift lever in NEUTRAL (N) position, pull PTO drive lever back to DISENGAGE, turn key to the OFF position, and remove key.

2.Remove mower deck. (See Removing Mower in Removing Mower section.)

42-Inch Mower Deck

A

B

1.Remove two capscrews and belt guard (A).

2.Loosen pulley (B), move pulley to the right and remove mower drive belt from engine pulley and then remove from the mower.

3.Install belt in reverse order of removal.

4.Reinstall belt guard and tighten capscrews securely.

46-Inch Mower Deck

1. Remove six capscrews and left and right belt guards.

A

2.Pull pulley (A) to the left and remove mower drive belt from engine pulley and then remove from mower.

3.Install belt in reverse order of removal.

4.Reinstall belt guards and tighten capscrews securely.

Adjusting Mower Belt Tension

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before adjusting

Mower Belt Tension: STOP engine. Remove key. Wait for all moving parts to STOP.

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Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Service Mower, Mower Spindles, Replacing Mower Drive Belt, Adjusting Mower Belt Tension

Contents

OPERATOR’S MANUAL Scotts Lawn TractorsS1642, S1742, and S2046 OMGX10784 C0THANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product INTRODUCTIONCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Record Identification NumbersASSEMBLY Connect and Check BatteryIdentify Parts 42-Inch Mowers OnlyChecking Tire Pressure ASSEMBLYSafety-Alert Symbol SAFETY SIGNSMachine Safety Labels Emission Control System Certification Label Emission Compliance PeriodCertification SAFETY SIGNSTractor Controls - Gear CONTROLSTractor Controls - Automatic Operate Safely OPERATING MACHINEPark Safely Adjusting Seat Avoid TippingWear Appropriate Clothing Transport SafelyStarting Engine Using the Park BrakeOPERATING MACHINE Using Throttle Control Cold Weather Starting TipsWarming and Idling Engine OPERATING MACHINEUsing Travel Controls - Gear Using Travel Controls - AutomaticStopping Engine OPERATING MACHINEUsing Cruise Control OPERATING MACHINEUsing Reverse Implement Option OPERATING MACHINEENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROLDaily Operating Checklist Testing Safety SystemsPushing Machine TestOPERATING MACHINE TestTest TestOPERATING MACHINE TestTest IMPORTANT Avoid damage! On AutomaticUsing Front Weights Using Rear Wheel WeightsAvoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Using Tire ChainsUsing Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mower Adjusting Cutting HeightOPERATING MOWER Operate Mower SafelyAdjusting Mower Gage Wheels Adjusting Mower Level Side-to-SideCAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjust gage 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 OPERATING MOWER A must be removed 1. Remove mulch cover Lift plastic discharge chuteGrasp corner of steel chute, pull outward to unlock and pivot up Unhook both rubber hooks B and remove mulch coverService Literature REPLACEMENT PARTSJohn Deere Quality REPLACEMENT PARTS Parts for 42-Inch Mower DeckPart Number Parts for 46-Inch Mower DeckSERVICE MACHINE SAFELY Practice Safe MaintenanceHandling Waste Product and Chemicals Avoid Injury From Contacting BladesSERVICE INTERVAL CHART Service IntervalsService Record SERVICE INTERVAL CHARTSERVICE PERFORMED DATESERVICE ENGINE Engine Warranty Maintenance StatementAdjusting Carburetor 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 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S1642 and S1742 S1742S1642NOTE DO NOT wash paper element SERVICE ENGINEChecking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046 SERVICE ENGINEReplacing Fuel Filter Checking Spark PlugsSERVICE ENGINE Clean Air Intake Screen and Engine NOTE Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tankSERVICE ENGINE IMPORTANT Avoid damage! To avoid overheatingSERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES Adjusting Brakes - GearGrease 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 SERVICE MOWER Adjusting Mower Belt TensionMower Spindles Replacing Mower Drive BeltAdjusting Spindle Brake SERVICE MOWERServicing Mower Blades Checking Mower BladesSERVICE MOWER M88119bSERVICE MOWER CD B AE D C B A E C D B ABalancing Blades Sharpening BladesSERVICE MOWER SERVICE ELECTRICAL Checking the BatteryClean Battery and Terminals Removing and Installing the BatteryCharging the Battery SERVICE ELECTRICALReplacing Headlight Bulb Using Booster BatterySERVICE ELECTRICAL Replacing Fuse SERVICE ELECTRICALM88559 MX1535Fuel SERVICE MISCELLANEOUSChecking Tire Pressure SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Using Clean FuelsUsing Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers Octane RatingCare for Plastic and Painted Surfaces PAINTED METAL SURFACESSERVICE MISCELLANEOUS M96452SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS REMOVING MOWER Removing MowerREMOVING MOWER INSTALLING MOWER Installing MowerINSTALLING MOWER Q P O NUsing Troubleshooting Chart TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKMower TROUBLESHOOTINGElectrical TROUBLESHOOTINGSTORING MACHINE Storing SafelyPreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Engine For StorageRemoving Machine From Storage NOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 daysSTORING MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS Model S1642Model S1742 Model S2046Dimensions All Models Electrical System All ModelsFuel All Models Tires All ModelsMower Deck 42-Inch Mower Deck 46-InchRecommended Lubricants SPECIFICATIONSWARRANTY WARRANTYWARRANTY EQUIPMENT USEWARRANTY Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsJohn Deere Emission Control System Warranty Coverage Owner’s Warranty ResponsibilitiesNOTE Applicable in North America only WARRANTYWarranty Service And Charges Maintenance Warranty CoverageWarranty Code WARRANTYWarranty Period INDEX INDEX Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased it QUALITY STATEMENTStep Step