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S1642, S1742, S2046 Your Warranty Rights and Obligations, Length Of Warranty Coverage
Models:
S1642, S1742, S2046
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Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
Safety-Alert Symbol
Warranty
Dimension
Maintenance
Assembly
Checking the Battery
Adjusting Seat
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Contents
OMGX10784 C0
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Scotts Lawn Tractors
S1642, S1742, and S2046
THANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product
INTRODUCTION
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
Record Identification Numbers
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
42-Inch Mowers Only
ASSEMBLY
Connect and Check Battery
Identify Parts
Checking Tire Pressure
Safety-Alert Symbol
SAFETY SIGNS
Machine Safety Labels
THROWN OBJECTS
Emission Control System Certification Label
Emission Compliance Period
Certification
Tractor Controls - Gear
CONTROLS
Tractor Controls - Automatic
Operate Safely
OPERATING MACHINE
Park Safely
Transport Safely
Adjusting Seat
Avoid Tipping
Wear Appropriate Clothing
Starting Engine
Using the Park Brake
On Automatic Transmission
Using Throttle Control
Cold Weather Starting Tips
Warming and Idling Engine
CAUTION Avoid injury
Using Travel Controls - Gear
Using Travel Controls - Automatic
Stopping Engine
Using Cruise Control
ENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL
Using Reverse Implement Option
DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL
Test
Daily Operating Checklist
Testing Safety Systems
Pushing Machine
Test
IMPORTANT Avoid damage! On Automatic
Using Tire Chains
Using Front Weights
Using Rear Wheel Weights
Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment
Operate Mower Safely
Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mower
Adjusting Cutting Height
OPERATING MOWER
CAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjust
Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels
Adjusting 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 PARTS
John Deere Quality
Parts for 46-Inch Mower Deck
Parts for 42-Inch Mower Deck
Practice Safe Maintenance
SERVICE MACHINE SAFELY
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
Service Intervals
SERVICE INTERVAL CHART
SERVICE PERFORMED
Service Record
DATE
Make sure engine is COLD when checking engine oil level
SERVICE ENGINE
Engine 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 S1742
NOTE 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 Engine
IMPORTANT Avoid damage! To avoid overheating
Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles, Wheel Bearings and Axle Pivot
SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES
Adjusting Brakes - Gear
Grease
Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Hand Control
G D F
Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Foot Control
Replacing Mower Drive Belt
SERVICE MOWER
Adjusting Mower Belt Tension
Mower Spindles
Adjusting Spindle Brake
Checking Mower Blades
Servicing Mower Blades
M88119b
E D C B A
CD B A
E C D B A
Balancing Blades
Sharpening Blades
Removing and Installing the Battery
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
Checking the Battery
Clean Battery and Terminals
Charging the Battery
Replacing Headlight Bulb
Using Booster Battery
M88559
Replacing Fuse
MX1535
Fuel
SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS
Fuel Blends
Using Clean Fuels
Using Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers
Octane Rating
PAINTED METAL SURFACES
Care for Plastic and Painted Surfaces
M96452
SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS
Removing Mower
REMOVING MOWER
REMOVING MOWER
Installing Mower
INSTALLING MOWER
Q P O N
Using Troubleshooting Chart
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine
CHECK
Mower
Electrical
Preparing Engine For Storage
STORING MACHINE
Storing Safely
Preparing Machine for Storage
Removing Machine From Storage
NOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days
Model S2046
SPECIFICATIONS
Model S1642
Model S1742
Tires All Models
Dimensions All Models
Electrical System All Models
Fuel All Models
Mower Deck 46-Inch
Mower Deck 42-Inch
Recommended Lubricants
TERM
WARRANTY
WARRANTY
EQUIPMENT USE
Length Of Warranty Coverage
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
John Deere Emission Control System Warranty Coverage
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities
Consequential Warranty Coverage
NOTE Applicable in North America only
Warranty 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 it
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