NOTE Applicable in North America only | Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046

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Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual NOTE Applicable in North America only, Warranty Service And Charges, Limitations

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL Scotts Lawn TractorsS1642, S1742, and S2046 OMGX10784 C0 CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning INTRODUCTIONTHANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Record Identification Numbers ASSEMBLY Connect and Check BatteryIdentify Parts 42-Inch Mowers Only Checking Tire Pressure Machine Safety Labels SAFETY SIGNSSafety-Alert Symbol Emission Control System Certification Label Emission Compliance PeriodCertification THROWN OBJECTS Tractor Controls - Automatic CONTROLSTractor Controls - Gear Park Safely OPERATING MACHINEOperate Safely Adjusting Seat Avoid TippingWear Appropriate Clothing Transport Safely Using the Park Brake Starting Engine Using Throttle Control Cold Weather Starting TipsWarming and Idling Engine On Automatic Transmission Using Travel Controls - Gear Using Travel Controls - AutomaticStopping Engine CAUTION Avoid injury Using Cruise Control DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Using Reverse Implement OptionENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Daily Operating Checklist Testing Safety SystemsPushing Machine Test OPERATING MACHINE IMPORTANT Avoid damage! On Automatic Using Front Weights Using Rear Wheel WeightsAvoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Using Tire Chains Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mower Adjusting Cutting HeightOPERATING MOWER Operate Mower Safely Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels Adjusting Mower Level Side-to-SideCAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjust gage 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 John Deere Quality REPLACEMENT PARTSService Literature Parts for 42-Inch Mower Deck Parts for 46-Inch Mower Deck Handling Waste Product and Chemicals SERVICE MACHINE SAFELYPractice Safe Maintenance SERVICE INTERVAL CHART Service Intervals DATE Service RecordSERVICE PERFORMED SERVICE ENGINE Engine Warranty Maintenance StatementAdjusting Carburetor 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 NOTE DO NOT wash paper element Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S1642 and S1742S1742S1642 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046 Checking Spark Plugs Replacing Fuel Filter IMPORTANT Avoid damage! To avoid overheating Clean Air Intake Screen and EngineNOTE Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tank SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES Adjusting Brakes - GearGrease Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles, Wheel Bearings and Axle Pivot Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Hand Control Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Foot Control G D F SERVICE MOWER Adjusting Mower Belt TensionMower Spindles Replacing Mower Drive Belt Adjusting Spindle Brake M88119b Servicing Mower BladesChecking Mower Blades E C D B A CD B AE D C B A Sharpening Blades Balancing Blades SERVICE ELECTRICAL Checking the BatteryClean Battery and Terminals Removing and Installing the Battery Charging the Battery Using Booster Battery Replacing Headlight Bulb MX1535 Replacing FuseM88559 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Fuel Using Clean Fuels Using Fresh Fuel and StabilizersOctane Rating Fuel Blends M96452 Care for Plastic and Painted SurfacesPAINTED METAL SURFACES SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS REMOVING MOWER Removing Mower REMOVING MOWER INSTALLING MOWER Installing Mower Q P O N Engine TROUBLESHOOTINGUsing Troubleshooting Chart TROUBLESHOOTING Mower Electrical STORING MACHINE Storing SafelyPreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Engine For Storage NOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days Removing Machine From Storage SPECIFICATIONS Model S1642Model S1742 Model S2046 Dimensions All Models Electrical System All ModelsFuel All Models Tires All Models Recommended Lubricants Mower Deck 42-InchMower Deck 46-Inch WARRANTY WARRANTYEQUIPMENT USE TERM Your Warranty Rights and Obligations John Deere Emission Control System Warranty CoverageOwner’s Warranty Responsibilities Length Of Warranty Coverage NOTE Applicable in North America only Warranty Service And ChargesMaintenance Warranty Coverage Consequential Warranty Coverage Warranty Code Warranty Period INDEX INDEX Step Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased itQUALITY STATEMENT