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Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Index

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S1642, S1742, and S2046 OPERATOR’S MANUALScotts Lawn Tractors OMGX10784 C0 THANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product INTRODUCTIONCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Record Identification Numbers Identify Parts ASSEMBLYConnect and Check Battery 42-Inch Mowers Only Checking Tire Pressure Safety-Alert Symbol SAFETY SIGNSMachine Safety Labels Certification Emission Control System Certification LabelEmission Compliance Period THROWN OBJECTS Tractor Controls - Gear CONTROLSTractor Controls - Automatic Operate Safely OPERATING MACHINEPark Safely Wear Appropriate Clothing Adjusting SeatAvoid Tipping Transport Safely Using the Park Brake Starting Engine Warming and Idling Engine Using Throttle ControlCold Weather Starting Tips On Automatic Transmission Stopping Engine Using Travel Controls - GearUsing Travel Controls - Automatic CAUTION Avoid injury Using Cruise Control ENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Using Reverse Implement OptionDISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Pushing Machine Daily Operating ChecklistTesting Safety Systems Test Test IMPORTANT Avoid damage! On Automatic Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Using Front WeightsUsing Rear Wheel Weights Using Tire Chains OPERATING MOWER Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower MowerAdjusting Cutting Height Operate Mower Safely CAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjust gage Adjusting Mower Gage WheelsAdjusting Mower Level Side-to-Side 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 Service Literature REPLACEMENT PARTSJohn Deere Quality Parts for 42-Inch Mower Deck Parts for 46-Inch Mower Deck Practice Safe Maintenance SERVICE MACHINE SAFELYHandling Waste Product and Chemicals SERVICE INTERVAL CHART Service Intervals SERVICE PERFORMED Service RecordDATE Adjusting Carburetor SERVICE ENGINEEngine Warranty Maintenance Statement 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 S1742S1642 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S1642 and S1742NOTE DO NOT wash paper element Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046 Checking Spark Plugs Replacing Fuel Filter NOTE Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tank Clean Air Intake Screen and EngineIMPORTANT Avoid damage! To avoid overheating Grease SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKESAdjusting Brakes - Gear Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles, Wheel Bearings and Axle Pivot Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Hand Control Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Foot Control G D F Mower Spindles SERVICE MOWERAdjusting Mower Belt Tension Replacing Mower Drive Belt Adjusting Spindle Brake Checking Mower Blades Servicing Mower BladesM88119b E D C B A CD B AE C D B A Sharpening Blades Balancing Blades Clean Battery and Terminals SERVICE ELECTRICALChecking the Battery Removing and Installing the Battery Charging the Battery Using Booster Battery Replacing Headlight Bulb M88559 Replacing FuseMX1535 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Fuel Octane Rating Using Clean FuelsUsing Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers Fuel Blends 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 TROUBLESHOOTING Mower Electrical Preparing Machine for Storage STORING MACHINEStoring Safely Preparing Engine For Storage NOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days Removing Machine From Storage Model S1742 SPECIFICATIONSModel S1642 Model S2046 Fuel All Models Dimensions All ModelsElectrical System All Models Tires All Models Mower Deck 46-Inch Mower Deck 42-InchRecommended Lubricants EQUIPMENT USE WARRANTYWARRANTY TERM Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsJohn Deere Emission Control System Warranty Coverage Length Of Warranty Coverage Maintenance Warranty Coverage NOTE Applicable in North America onlyWarranty Service And Charges Consequential Warranty Coverage Warranty Code Warranty Period INDEX INDEX QUALITY STATEMENT Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased itStep