Table of Contents

	TABLE OF CONTENTS
Assembly	1
Safety Signs	5
Controls	8
Operating Machine	9
Operating Mower	26
Replacement Parts	32
Service Machine Safely	33
Service Interval Chart	35
Service Engine	37
Service Transmission	44
Service Mower	45
Service Electrical	49
Service Miscellaneous	54
Removing Mower	62
Installing Mower	64
Troubleshooting	65
Storing Machine	70
Specifications	73
Warranty	76
Index	82
Service Literature	87

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OMM138757 L8

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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

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Models: S2048, S2554