Servicing Mower Blades, Service Mower | Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046

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Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Servicing Mower Blades, Checking Mower Blades, Service Mower, M88119b

Contents

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