Operating Machine, Operate Safely | Scotts S2048, S2554 manual

OPERATING MACHINE

Operate Safely

•In addition to reading your Operator’s Manual, view your Mowing Safety Video.

•Check brake action before you operate. Adjust or service brakes as necessary.

•Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn, or missing parts. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition and fastened in place. Make any necessary adjustments before you operate.

•Clear work area of objects that might be thrown. Keep people and pets out of the work area. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

•If you hit an object, stop the machine and inspect it. Make repairs before you operate. Keep machine and attachments properly maintained and in good working order.

•DO NOT leave machine unattended when it is running.

•Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.

•Be careful of traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

•Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating the machine. Safe operation requires your full attention.

Park Safely

•Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.

•Disengage mower blades.

•Lower attachments to the ground.

•Engage park brake.

•STOP engine.

•Remove key.

•Before you leave the operator’s seat, wait for engine and all moving parts to STOP.

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Scotts S2048, S2554 manual Operating Machine, Operate Safely, Park Safely

Contents

OPERATOR’S Manual Thank YOU for purchasing a Scotts product Introduction Table of Contents Page Page Page Clear Plastic Bag Contains AssemblyCheck and Connect Battery Identify Parts Connect Battery Install Steering Wheel Break-In Electric PTO Clutch Check Engine Oil Check Machine Safety System Checking Tire PressureTire Size Pressure Safety Signs Safety-Alert SymbolMachine Safety Labels Loaded Spring Thrown Objects Certification Label Controls Controls Operating Machine Operate SafelyPark Safely Protect Children Keep Riders Off Avoid Tipping Adjusting Seat Wear Appropriate ClothingTransport Safely Using Headlights Using the Park Brake Starting Engine Checking Indicator Lights and Hour Meter Stopping Engine Warming and Idling Engine For Emergency Stopping Using and Stopping Automatic TransmissionTo Travel Forward To Travel in Reverse Important Avoid transmission damage, do not tow machine Pushing Machine Daily Operating Checklist Using Reverse Implement Option Test Testing Safety Systems Operating Machine Operator on seat Push brake pedal a down Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Model S2048 Only Using Front WeightsUsing Rear Wheel Weights Installing the Chains Transporting Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades Operating MowerOperating Mower Safely Check Ground Conditions Adjusting Cutting Height Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mower Adjusting Mower Level Side-to-Side Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels M40434 M40161 M88586 Adjusting Mower Level Front-to-Rear Engaging Mower Disengaging MowerDismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger Parts for Tractor and Mower Deck Replacement Parts Practice Safe Maintenance Service Machine Safely Handling Waste Product and Chemicals Service Intervals Service Interval Chart Before Storage Service Record Service Engine Engine Warranty Maintenance StatementAdjusting Carburetor Engine Oil Avoid Fumes Changing Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Level Changing Engine Oil Filter Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins M88594 Replacing Fuel Filter Checking Spark Plugs Adding Transmission Fluid Service TransmissionTransmission Oil Check Transmission Fluid Level Service Mower GreaseLubricating Mower Spindles Replacing Mower Drive Belt Removing Mower Blades Servicing Mower Blades Balancing Blades Sharpening Blades Service Electrical Checking the BatteryRemoving and Installing the Battery Clean Battery and Terminals Stop to prevent charging the battery Charging the Battery Using Booster Battery Replacing Headlight Bulb Replacing Fuse Service Miscellaneous Fuel Octane Rating Fuel BlendsOxygenated or Reformulated Fuels Filling Fuel Tank Using Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers 50C 122F 40C 104F 30C 86F Plastic Surfaces Care for Plastic and Painted Surfaces Avoid Damage Repair Repair Painted Metal Surfaces Removing Mower Removing Mower M97162 Installing Mower Installing Mower Troubleshooting Using Troubleshooting ChartEngine Troubleshooting Electrical Tractor Mower Troubleshooting Storing Machine Storing SafelyPreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Engine Preparing Engine For StorageRunning engine dry of fuel Add fuel and stabilizer mixture to tank Removing Machine From Storage Specifications Engine Automatic-S2048Engine Automatic-S2554 Dimensions-Model S2048 Dimensions-Model S2554Tires Recommended Lubricants Mower Deck 48-inch Limited Warranty for NEW Scotts Brand Products Warranty Warranty Limited Engine Warranty Tire Warranty Warranted Parts Consequential Warranty Coverage Warranty Code Warranty Period Limited Battery Warranty Index Grease Reverse Implement Option, Using Wheels, Adjusting Mower Wheels, Adjusting Mower Gage Page Title Number Price Qty Total Scotts Service LiteraturePage Contact your dealer Investment in QualityStep Refer to your operator’s manual