Using Front Weights, Using Rear Wheel Weights | Scotts S2048, S2554

OPERATING MACHINE

Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment (Model S2048 Only)

IMPORTANT: Your S2048 tractor is NOT intended for use with ground engaging equipment. Use of such equipment could result in damage to transmission components.

Tractor Model S2048 is not intended for use with ground engaging equipment such as a rear tiller, disk, dirt blade or plow.

Using Front Weights

cCAUTION: Tractor front wheel weights improve stability in most slope operation. To avoid injury, add front wheel weights for better front-end stability and steering when using a rear mounted attachment or pulling a cart.

NOTE: Before installing wheel weights on your machine, MAKE SURE that the tire valve stems are facing the inside.

Install front wheel weights for better stability and steering control when you use equipment such as the rear-mounted grass bagger or dumpcart.

Remove front wheel weights when not required.

Using Rear Wheel Weights

IMPORTANT: When adding weight to rear of tractor, use wheel weights only.

34 kg (75 lbs.) MAX. each wheel.

Use of rear wheel weights is recommended when an attachment, such as snowthrower or snow blade is used.

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Contents

OPERATOR’S Manual Thank YOU for purchasing a Scotts product Introduction Table of Contents Page Page Page Check and Connect Battery AssemblyIdentify Parts Clear Plastic Bag Contains Connect Battery Install Steering Wheel Break-In Electric PTO Clutch Check Engine Oil Tire Size Pressure Check Machine Safety SystemChecking Tire Pressure Machine Safety Labels Safety SignsSafety-Alert Symbol Loaded Spring Thrown Objects Certification Label Controls Controls Park Safely Operating MachineOperate Safely Protect Children Keep Riders Off Avoid Tipping Transport Safely Adjusting SeatWear Appropriate Clothing Using Headlights Using the Park Brake Starting Engine Checking Indicator Lights and Hour Meter Stopping Engine Warming and Idling Engine To Travel Forward Using and Stopping Automatic TransmissionTo Travel in Reverse For Emergency Stopping 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 Using Rear Wheel Weights Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Model S2048 OnlyUsing Front Weights Installing the Chains Transporting Operating Mower Safely Operating MowerCheck Ground Conditions Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades 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 Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger Engaging MowerDisengaging Mower 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 Adjusting Carburetor Service EngineEngine Warranty Maintenance Statement 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 Transmission Oil Service TransmissionCheck Transmission Fluid Level Adding Transmission Fluid Lubricating Mower Spindles Service MowerGrease Replacing Mower Drive Belt Removing Mower Blades Servicing Mower Blades Balancing Blades Sharpening Blades Removing and Installing the Battery Service ElectricalChecking 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 Oxygenated or Reformulated Fuels Octane RatingFuel Blends 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 Engine TroubleshootingUsing Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Electrical Tractor Mower Troubleshooting Preparing Machine for Storage Storing MachineStoring Safely Running engine dry of fuel Preparing Engine For StorageAdd fuel and stabilizer mixture to tank Preparing Engine Removing Machine From Storage Engine Automatic-S2554 SpecificationsEngine Automatic-S2048 Tires Dimensions-Model S2048Dimensions-Model S2554 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 Step Investment in QualityRefer to your operator’s manual Contact your dealer