Service Mower, Cd B A, E D C B A | Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046

SERVICE MOWER

INSTALLING MOWER BLADES

1.Lightly lubricate cap screw threads with a general purpose grease or oil. This lubrication is to prevent rusting and seizing.

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B

A

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2.Position mower blade (D) with the cutting edge towards the ground onto the mower spindle.

3.Install cupped blade washer (C) with cup side toward the blade.

4.Install hardened washer (B).

5.Install and tighten cap screw (A) by hand until mower blade is in full contact (fully seated) with spindle.

6.With mower blade blocked, to prevent spinning, tighten cap screws to 56 N•m (41 lb-ft.)).

42-Inch Mower Deck

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Be careful, sharp edges on mower blades. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades.

REMOVING MOWER BLADES

1.Raise mower deck to gain access to mower blades. If necessary, remove mower deck.

2.Using a wooden block, prevent mower blades from spinning.

NOTE: Before removing hardware, note the orientation of the cupped blade washer (C) to ensure proper installation.

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D

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3.Loosen and remove cap screw (A), hardened washer (B), cupped blade washer (C), blade (D) and deflector cup

(E).

4.Inspect blades; sharpen/balance or replace as necessary.

INSTALLING MOWER BLADES

1.Lightly lubricate cap screw threads with a general purpose grease or oil. This lubrication is to prevent rusting and seizing.

E

C D

B

A

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2.Install deflector cup (E) on spindle.

3.Position mower blade (D) with the cutting edge towards the ground onto the mower spindle.

4.Install cupped blade washer (C) with CUPPED SIDE toward the blade.

5.Install hardened washer (B).

6.Install and tighten cap screw (A) by hand until mower blade is in full contact (fully seated) with spindle.

7.With mower blade blocked, to prevent spinning, tighten bolt to 56 N•m (41 lb-ft.).

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Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Service Mower, Cd B A, E D C B A, E C D B A

Contents

OMGX10784 C0 OPERATOR’S MANUALScotts Lawn Tractors S1642, S1742, and S2046 THANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product INTRODUCTIONCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Record Identification Numbers PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 42-Inch Mowers Only ASSEMBLYConnect and Check Battery Identify Parts Checking Tire Pressure Safety-Alert Symbol SAFETY SIGNSMachine Safety Labels THROWN OBJECTS Emission Control System Certification LabelEmission Compliance Period Certification Tractor Controls - Gear CONTROLSTractor Controls - Automatic Operate Safely OPERATING MACHINEPark 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 ENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Using Reverse Implement OptionDISENGAGE 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 Service Literature REPLACEMENT PARTSJohn Deere Quality Parts for 46-Inch Mower Deck Parts for 42-Inch Mower Deck Practice Safe Maintenance SERVICE MACHINE SAFELYHandling Waste Product and Chemicals Service Intervals SERVICE INTERVAL CHART SERVICE PERFORMED Service RecordDATE 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 S1742S1642 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S1642 and S1742NOTE DO NOT wash paper element Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046 Replacing Fuel Filter Checking Spark Plugs NOTE Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tank Clean Air Intake Screen and EngineIMPORTANT 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 Checking Mower Blades Servicing Mower BladesM88119b E D C B A CD 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 M88559 Replacing FuseMX1535 Fuel SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Fuel Blends Using Clean FuelsUsing Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers Octane Rating 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 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 46-Inch Mower Deck 42-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 QUALITY STATEMENT Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased itStep