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Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Adjusting Spindle Brake, Service Mower

Models: S1642, S1742, S2046

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Adjusting Spindle Brake

SERVICE MOWER

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Spindle brake engagement must be checked every time the mower belt tension is adjusted or belt damage may occur.

1.Park tractor on a hard, level surface.

2.Stop the engine, remove key, wait for moving parts to stop.

3.Place mower deck in LOWEST setting.

4.Engage PTO drive lever.

A BC

F

E

C

D

F

5.Measure distance from bracket (A) to washer (B) on tension rod (C). Distance (D) should be: 20 – 25 mm (0.78

– 0.98 in).

6.If adjustment is required, continue with Step 7.

7.DISENGAGE PTO lever.

8.Remove spring locking pin and washer (E) and disconnect tension rod from blade drive arm.

9.Loosen lock nut (F).

10.Turn fitting on tension rod clockwise to shorten and counterclockwise to lengthen effective rod length.

11.Tighten lock nut (F) to 27 N•m (20 lb-ft.).

12.Assemble tension rod and recheck dimension (D).

13.Check brake clearance. (See Adjusting Spindle Brake in this section.

Adjusting Spindle Brake

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Mower blades must stop within 5 seconds after mower is turned off. Check spindle brake measurement every 25 hours or once a year (whichever comes first).

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Avoid belt damage.

Spindle brake engagement must be checked and corrected every time the mower belt tension is adjusted.

Mower belt tension should be adjusted, if required, BEFORE brakes are adjusted.

1.Park tractor on a hard, level surface.

2.Stop the engine, remove key, wait for moving parts to stop.

3.Place mower deck in LOWEST setting.

4.Engage PTO drive lever.

5.Check mower belt tension. (See Adjusting Mower Belt Tension in this section.)

6.Remove belt guard.

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Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Adjusting Spindle Brake, Service Mower

Contents

Scotts Lawn Tractors OPERATOR’S MANUALS1642, S1742, and S2046 OMGX10784 C0CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning INTRODUCTIONTHANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product Record Identification Numbers PRODUCT IDENTIFICATIONConnect and Check Battery ASSEMBLYIdentify Parts 42-Inch Mowers OnlyASSEMBLY Checking Tire PressureMachine Safety Labels SAFETY SIGNSSafety-Alert Symbol Emission Compliance Period Emission Control System Certification LabelCertification SAFETY SIGNSTractor Controls - Automatic CONTROLSTractor Controls - Gear Park Safely OPERATING MACHINEOperate Safely Avoid Tipping Adjusting SeatWear Appropriate Clothing Transport SafelyOPERATING MACHINE Using the Park BrakeStarting Engine Cold Weather Starting Tips Using Throttle ControlWarming and Idling Engine OPERATING MACHINEUsing Travel Controls - Automatic Using Travel Controls - GearStopping Engine OPERATING MACHINEOPERATING MACHINE Using Cruise ControlOPERATING MACHINE Using Reverse Implement OptionENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROLTesting Safety Systems Daily Operating ChecklistPushing Machine TestTest OPERATING MACHINETest TestTest OPERATING MACHINETest IMPORTANT Avoid damage! On AutomaticUsing Rear Wheel Weights Using Front WeightsAvoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Using Tire ChainsAdjusting Cutting Height Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower MowerOPERATING MOWER Operate Mower SafelyAdjusting Mower Level Side-to-Side Adjusting Mower Gage WheelsCAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjust gage 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 A must be removed 1. Remove mulch cover Lift plastic discharge chute OPERATING MOWERGrasp corner of steel chute, pull outward to unlock and pivot up Unhook both rubber hooks B and remove mulch coverJohn Deere Quality REPLACEMENT PARTSService Literature Parts for 42-Inch Mower Deck REPLACEMENT PARTSPart Number Parts for 46-Inch Mower DeckPractice Safe Maintenance SERVICE MACHINE SAFELYHandling Waste Product and Chemicals Avoid Injury From Contacting BladesService Intervals SERVICE INTERVAL CHARTSERVICE INTERVAL CHART Service RecordSERVICE PERFORMED DATEEngine Warranty Maintenance Statement SERVICE ENGINEAdjusting Carburetor 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 S1742S1642 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S1642 and S1742NOTE DO NOT wash paper element SERVICE ENGINESERVICE ENGINE Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046SERVICE ENGINE Checking Spark PlugsReplacing Fuel Filter NOTE Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tank Clean Air Intake Screen and EngineSERVICE ENGINE IMPORTANT Avoid damage! To avoid overheatingAdjusting Brakes - Gear SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKESGrease Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles, Wheel Bearings and Axle PivotSERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Hand ControlG D F Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Foot ControlSERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES Adjusting Mower Belt Tension SERVICE MOWERMower Spindles Replacing Mower Drive BeltSERVICE MOWER Adjusting Spindle BrakeChecking Mower Blades Servicing Mower BladesSERVICE MOWER M88119bCD B A SERVICE MOWERE D C B A E C D B ASERVICE MOWER Sharpening BladesBalancing Blades Checking the Battery SERVICE ELECTRICALClean Battery and Terminals Removing and Installing the BatterySERVICE ELECTRICAL Charging the BatterySERVICE ELECTRICAL Using Booster BatteryReplacing Headlight Bulb SERVICE ELECTRICAL Replacing FuseM88559 MX1535Checking Tire Pressure SERVICE MISCELLANEOUSFuel Using Clean Fuels SERVICE MISCELLANEOUSUsing Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers Octane RatingPAINTED METAL SURFACES Care for Plastic and Painted SurfacesSERVICE MISCELLANEOUS M96452SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Removing Mower REMOVING MOWERREMOVING MOWER Installing Mower INSTALLING MOWERQ P O N INSTALLING MOWEREngine TROUBLESHOOTINGUsing Troubleshooting Chart CHECK TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING MowerTROUBLESHOOTING ElectricalStoring Safely STORING MACHINEPreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Engine For StorageSTORING MACHINE NOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 daysRemoving Machine From Storage Model S1642 SPECIFICATIONSModel S1742 Model S2046Electrical System All Models Dimensions All ModelsFuel All Models Tires All ModelsMower Deck 46-Inch Mower Deck 42-InchRecommended Lubricants SPECIFICATIONSWARRANTY WARRANTYWARRANTY EQUIPMENT USEYour Warranty Rights and Obligations WARRANTYJohn Deere Emission Control System Warranty Coverage Owner’s Warranty ResponsibilitiesWARRANTY NOTE Applicable in North America onlyWarranty Service And Charges Maintenance Warranty CoverageWarranty Period WARRANTYWarranty Code INDEX INDEX QUALITY STATEMENT Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased itStep Step