Index | Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 instruction

	INDEX
Removing Mower	49
Reverse Implement Option, Using	11
S
Safety Labels	2
Safety Systems, Testing	12
Safety, Operating	5
Safety, Operating Mower	16
Safety, Service	24
Safety, Service Mower	36
Screen, Clean Air Intake	32
Seat, Adjusting	6
Service Intervals	25
Service Safety	24
Spark Plugs, Checking	31
Spindle Brake, Adjusting	37
Storage, Preparing Engine for	57
Storage, Preparing Machine for	57
Storage, Removing Machine from	58
Storing Safety	57
T
Technical Manual	22
Throttle Control, Using	8
Tire Chains, Using	15
Tire Pressure, Checking	45
Transport Safely	6
Transporting	15
Travel Controls - Automatic	9
Travel Controls - Gear	9
Troubleshooting Chart, Using	53
W
Warranty Maintenance Statement, Engine	27
Weights, Using Front	15
Weights, Using Rear Wheel	15
Wheel Spindles and Bearings, Lubricating	33
Wheels, Adjusting Mower Gage	17

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OMGX10784 C0 OPERATOR’S MANUALScotts Lawn Tractors S1642, S1742, and S2046 CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning INTRODUCTIONTHANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product Record Identification Numbers PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 42-Inch Mowers Only ASSEMBLYConnect and Check Battery Identify Parts Checking Tire Pressure Machine Safety Labels SAFETY SIGNSSafety-Alert Symbol THROWN OBJECTS Emission Control System Certification LabelEmission Compliance Period Certification Tractor Controls - Automatic CONTROLSTractor Controls - Gear Park Safely OPERATING MACHINEOperate Safely Transport Safely Adjusting SeatAvoid Tipping Wear Appropriate Clothing Starting Engine Using the Park Brake On Automatic Transmission Using Throttle ControlCold Weather Starting Tips Warming and Idling Engine CAUTION Avoid injury Using Travel Controls - GearUsing Travel Controls - Automatic Stopping Engine Using Cruise Control DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Using Reverse Implement OptionENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL Test Daily Operating ChecklistTesting Safety Systems Pushing Machine Test IMPORTANT Avoid damage! On Automatic Using Tire Chains Using Front WeightsUsing Rear Wheel Weights Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Operate Mower Safely Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower MowerAdjusting Cutting Height OPERATING MOWER CAUTION Avoid injury! Before you adjust Adjusting Mower Gage WheelsAdjusting 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 John Deere Quality REPLACEMENT PARTSService Literature Parts for 46-Inch Mower Deck Parts for 42-Inch Mower Deck Handling Waste Product and Chemicals SERVICE MACHINE SAFELYPractice Safe Maintenance Service Intervals SERVICE INTERVAL CHART DATE Service RecordSERVICE PERFORMED Make sure engine is COLD when checking engine oil level SERVICE ENGINEEngine Warranty Maintenance Statement Adjusting Carburetor CAUTION Avoid injury! Engine may be hot, be careful not to burn hands Changing Engine Oil and Filter NOTE DO NOT wash paper element Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S1642 and S1742S1742S1642 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046 Replacing Fuel Filter Checking Spark Plugs IMPORTANT Avoid damage! To avoid overheating Clean Air Intake Screen and EngineNOTE Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tank Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles, Wheel Bearings and Axle Pivot SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKESAdjusting Brakes - Gear Grease Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Hand Control G D F Adjusting Brakes - Automatic Foot Control Replacing Mower Drive Belt SERVICE MOWERAdjusting Mower Belt Tension Mower Spindles Adjusting Spindle Brake M88119b Servicing Mower BladesChecking Mower Blades E C D B A CD B AE D C B A Balancing Blades Sharpening Blades Removing and Installing the Battery SERVICE ELECTRICALChecking the Battery Clean Battery and Terminals Charging the Battery Replacing Headlight Bulb Using Booster Battery MX1535 Replacing FuseM88559 Fuel SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Fuel Blends Using Clean FuelsUsing Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers Octane Rating 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 CHECK Mower Electrical Preparing Engine For Storage STORING MACHINEStoring Safely Preparing Machine for Storage Removing Machine From Storage NOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days Model S2046 SPECIFICATIONSModel S1642 Model S1742 Tires All Models Dimensions All ModelsElectrical System All Models Fuel All Models Recommended Lubricants Mower Deck 42-InchMower Deck 46-Inch TERM WARRANTYWARRANTY EQUIPMENT USE Length Of Warranty Coverage Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsJohn Deere Emission Control System Warranty Coverage Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities Consequential Warranty Coverage NOTE Applicable in North America onlyWarranty Service And Charges Maintenance Warranty Coverage Warranty Period Warranty Code INDEX INDEX Step Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased itQUALITY STATEMENT

Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 manual Index

Models: S1642, S1742, S2046