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Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Sharpening Blades, Balancing Blades, Service Mower

Models: S1642, S1742, S2046

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SERVICE MOWER

Sharpening Blades

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Wear goggles and gloves when you handle blades.

1.Sharpen blades with grinder, hand file or electric blade sharpener.

2.Keep original bevel (A) when you grind.

3.Blade should have 0.40 mm (1/64 in.) cutting edge (B).

Balancing Blades

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Wear goggles and gloves when you handle blades.

1.Clean blade.

2.Put blade on nail in vise or on vertical wall stud. Turn blade to horizontal position.

3.If blade is not balanced, heavy end of blade will drop.

4.Grind bevel of heavy end. Do not change bevel.

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Contents

OPERATOR’S MANUAL Scotts Lawn TractorsS1642, S1742, and S2046 OMGX10784 C0CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning INTRODUCTIONTHANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Record Identification NumbersASSEMBLY Connect and Check BatteryIdentify Parts 42-Inch Mowers OnlyChecking Tire Pressure ASSEMBLYMachine Safety Labels SAFETY SIGNSSafety-Alert Symbol Emission Control System Certification Label Emission Compliance PeriodCertification SAFETY SIGNSTractor Controls - Automatic CONTROLSTractor Controls - Gear Park Safely OPERATING MACHINEOperate Safely Adjusting Seat Avoid TippingWear Appropriate Clothing Transport SafelyOPERATING MACHINE Using the Park BrakeStarting Engine 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 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 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 coverJohn Deere Quality REPLACEMENT PARTSService Literature 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 levelCAUTION Avoid injury! Engine may be hot, be careful not to burn hands Changing Engine Oil and FilterSERVICE ENGINE Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S1642 and S1742 S1742S1642NOTE DO NOT wash paper element SERVICE ENGINEChecking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046 SERVICE ENGINESERVICE ENGINE Checking Spark PlugsReplacing Fuel Filter 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 BRAKESG D F Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Foot ControlSERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES 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 ASERVICE MOWER Sharpening BladesBalancing Blades SERVICE ELECTRICAL Checking the BatteryClean Battery and Terminals Removing and Installing the BatteryCharging the Battery SERVICE ELECTRICALSERVICE ELECTRICAL Using Booster BatteryReplacing Headlight Bulb Replacing Fuse SERVICE ELECTRICALM88559 MX1535Checking Tire Pressure SERVICE MISCELLANEOUSFuel 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 NEngine TROUBLESHOOTINGUsing Troubleshooting Chart TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKMower TROUBLESHOOTINGElectrical TROUBLESHOOTINGSTORING MACHINE Storing SafelyPreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Engine For StorageSTORING MACHINE NOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 daysRemoving Machine From Storage 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 Period WARRANTYWarranty Code INDEX INDEX Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased it QUALITY STATEMENTStep Step