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Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 Service Electrical, Checking the Battery, Clean Battery and Terminals

Models: S1642, S1742, S2046

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SERVICE ELECTRICAL

SERVICE ELECTRICAL

Checking the Battery

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous. It is strong enough to burn skin, eat holes in clothing, and cause blindness if splashed into eyes. Wear eye protection and avoid spilling or dripping electrolyte.

Flush eyes with water for 15-30 minutes if acid is splashed into eyes.

If acid is swallowed, get medical attention immediately.

DO NOT attempt to open, add fluid or service battery. Any attempt to do so will void warranty and lead to possible injury.

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2.Remove rubber hold-down strap (A).

3.Disconnect negative (–) battery cable (B).

4.Remove red cover (C) from positive (+) battery terminal. Remove positive (+) cable from battery.

5.Remove battery.

6.Install the battery following these steps in reverse order. (See Connect the Battery in the Assembly section.)

Clean Battery and Terminals

•Keep battery and terminals clean.

•Keep battery bolts tight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge, if necessary, at 6–10 amperes for 1 hour. (See Charging the Battery in this section.)

Removing and Installing the Battery

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Always remove negative (–) battery cable first, and install it last, to prevent electrical short circuit to chassis.

1.Turn ignition key off and raise seat.

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery gas can explode, to avoid injury:

-Keep sparks and flames away from batteries. Use a flashlight to check battery electrolyte level.

-Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across the posts. Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.

-Always remove grounded (-) battery clamp first and replace it last.

1.Turn ignition key off and raise seat.

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Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Service Electrical, Checking the Battery, Clean Battery and Terminals

Contents

Scotts Lawn Tractors OPERATOR’S MANUALS1642, S1742, and S2046 OMGX10784 C0INTRODUCTION THANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts productCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Record Identification Numbers PRODUCT IDENTIFICATIONConnect and Check Battery ASSEMBLYIdentify Parts 42-Inch Mowers OnlyASSEMBLY Checking Tire PressureSAFETY SIGNS Safety-Alert SymbolMachine Safety Labels Emission Compliance Period Emission Control System Certification LabelCertification SAFETY SIGNSCONTROLS Tractor Controls - GearTractor Controls - Automatic OPERATING MACHINE Operate SafelyPark Safely Avoid Tipping Adjusting SeatWear Appropriate Clothing Transport SafelyUsing the Park Brake Starting EngineOPERATING MACHINE 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 adjustAdjusting Mower Level Front-to-Rear Engaging and Disengaging MowerOPERATING MOWER Using Mower Deck Side Discharge - 42-Inch Mower Decks Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional BaggerOPERATING MOWER Using Mower Deck Mulch Ready - 42-Inch Mower Decks Using Mower Deck with Optional Equipment - 42-Inch Mower DecksOPERATING MOWER 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 coverREPLACEMENT PARTS Service LiteratureJohn Deere Quality 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 levelChanging Engine Oil and Filter SERVICE ENGINECAUTION 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 SERVICE ENGINESERVICE ENGINE Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046Checking Spark Plugs Replacing Fuel FilterSERVICE ENGINE 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 ControlAdjusting Brakes - Automatic Foot Control SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKESG D F 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 ASharpening Blades Balancing BladesSERVICE MOWER Checking the Battery SERVICE ELECTRICALClean Battery and Terminals Removing and Installing the BatterySERVICE ELECTRICAL Charging the BatteryUsing Booster Battery Replacing Headlight BulbSERVICE ELECTRICAL SERVICE ELECTRICAL Replacing FuseM88559 MX1535SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS FuelChecking Tire Pressure 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 MOWERTROUBLESHOOTING Using Troubleshooting ChartEngine CHECK TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING MowerTROUBLESHOOTING ElectricalStoring Safely STORING MACHINEPreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Engine For StorageNOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days Removing Machine From StorageSTORING MACHINE 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 Warranty CodeWarranty Period INDEX INDEX QUALITY STATEMENT Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased itStep Step