Service Mower, Mower Spindles | Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual

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

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL Scotts Lawn TractorsS1642, S1742, and S2046 OMGX10784 C0 THANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product INTRODUCTIONCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Record Identification Numbers ASSEMBLY Connect and Check BatteryIdentify Parts 42-Inch Mowers Only Checking Tire Pressure Safety-Alert Symbol SAFETY SIGNSMachine Safety Labels Emission Control System Certification Label Emission Compliance PeriodCertification THROWN OBJECTS Tractor Controls - Gear CONTROLSTractor Controls - Automatic Operate Safely OPERATING MACHINEPark Safely Adjusting Seat Avoid TippingWear Appropriate Clothing Transport Safely Using the Park Brake Starting Engine Using Throttle Control Cold Weather Starting TipsWarming and Idling Engine On Automatic Transmission Using Travel Controls - Gear Using Travel Controls - AutomaticStopping Engine CAUTION Avoid injury Using Cruise Control ENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Using Reverse Implement OptionDISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Daily Operating Checklist Testing Safety SystemsPushing Machine Test OPERATING MACHINE IMPORTANT Avoid damage! On Automatic Using Front Weights Using Rear Wheel WeightsAvoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Using Tire Chains Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mower Adjusting Cutting HeightOPERATING MOWER Operate Mower Safely Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels Adjusting Mower Level Side-to-SideCAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjust gage 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 Service Literature REPLACEMENT PARTSJohn Deere Quality Parts for 42-Inch Mower Deck Parts for 46-Inch Mower Deck Practice Safe Maintenance SERVICE MACHINE SAFELYHandling Waste Product and Chemicals SERVICE INTERVAL CHART Service Intervals SERVICE PERFORMED Service RecordDATE SERVICE ENGINE Engine Warranty Maintenance StatementAdjusting Carburetor 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 S1742S1642 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S1642 and S1742NOTE DO NOT wash paper element Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046 Checking Spark Plugs Replacing Fuel Filter NOTE Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tank Clean Air Intake Screen and EngineIMPORTANT Avoid damage! To avoid overheating SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES Adjusting Brakes - GearGrease Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles, Wheel Bearings and Axle Pivot Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Hand Control Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Foot Control G D F SERVICE MOWER Adjusting Mower Belt TensionMower 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 Sharpening Blades Balancing Blades SERVICE ELECTRICAL Checking the BatteryClean Battery and Terminals Removing and Installing the Battery Charging the Battery Using Booster Battery Replacing Headlight Bulb M88559 Replacing FuseMX1535 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Fuel Using Clean Fuels Using Fresh Fuel and StabilizersOctane 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 TROUBLESHOOTING Mower Electrical STORING MACHINE Storing SafelyPreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Engine For Storage NOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days Removing Machine From Storage SPECIFICATIONS Model S1642Model S1742 Model S2046 Dimensions All Models Electrical System All ModelsFuel All Models Tires All Models Mower Deck 46-Inch Mower Deck 42-InchRecommended Lubricants WARRANTY WARRANTYEQUIPMENT USE TERM Your Warranty Rights and Obligations John Deere Emission Control System Warranty CoverageOwner’s Warranty Responsibilities Length Of Warranty Coverage NOTE Applicable in North America only Warranty Service And ChargesMaintenance Warranty Coverage Consequential Warranty Coverage Warranty Code Warranty Period INDEX INDEX QUALITY STATEMENT Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased itStep