Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels | Scotts S2048, S2554 guide

OPERATING MOWER

Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels

cCAUTION: To avoid injury, before you adjust

gage wheels: STOP engine, remove key, and wait for blades to STOP.

IMPORTANT: Mower gage wheels must not ride on ground to support mower weight. Adjust gage wheels each time you change cutting height.

1.Check tractor tire pressure. Inflate tires to the correct pressure. (See Checking Tire Pressure in Service - Miscellaneous section.)

2.Raise mower lift lever to TRANSPORT (upper) position and adjust cutting height. (See Adjusting Cutting Height in this section.)

3.Remove bolt (A), bushing (B), washer (C), and tighten with nut (D).

NOTE: Bottom of gage wheels should be approximately 6-13 mm (1/4-1/2 in) from the ground when properly adjusted.

4.Move mower gage wheels, one on each side, to one of four holes for desired position.

5.Install bolt and tighten with nut.

6.Move lift lever forward to MOWING (lower) position.

7.Check distance from gage wheel to ground.

8.Adjust gage wheels if necessary.

Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)

cCAUTION: To avoid injury, before you adjust

mower: STOP engine, remove key, and wait for blades to STOP.

Be careful, sharp edges on mower blades. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades.

NOTE: A deck leveling gauge (Part Number TY15272) to aid in deck leveling may be obtained through your Authorized Service Center at a nominal cost.

1.Park tractor on a hard, level surface.

2.Stop engine and remove key.

D

A

C

B

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Scotts S2048, S2554 manual Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels, Adjusting Mower Level Side-to-Side

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OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Thank YOU for purchasing a Scotts product Table of Contents Page Page Page Identify Parts AssemblyCheck and Connect Battery Clear Plastic Bag Contains Install Steering Wheel Connect Battery Check Engine Oil Break-In Electric PTO Clutch Checking Tire Pressure Check Machine Safety SystemTire Size Pressure Safety-Alert Symbol Safety SignsMachine Safety Labels Loaded Spring Certification Label Thrown Objects Controls Controls Operate Safely Operating MachinePark Safely Protect Children Avoid Tipping Keep Riders Off Wear Appropriate Clothing Adjusting SeatTransport Safely Using the Park Brake Using Headlights Checking Indicator Lights and Hour Meter Starting Engine Warming and Idling Engine Stopping Engine To Travel in Reverse Using and Stopping Automatic TransmissionTo Travel Forward For Emergency Stopping Pushing Machine Important Avoid transmission damage, do not tow machine Using Reverse Implement Option Daily Operating Checklist Testing Safety Systems Test Operating Machine Operator on seat Push brake pedal a down Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Using Front Weights Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Model S2048 OnlyUsing Rear Wheel Weights Installing the Chains Transporting Check Ground Conditions Operating MowerOperating Mower Safely Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mower Adjusting Cutting Height Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels Adjusting Mower Level Side-to-Side M40434 M40161 M88586 Adjusting Mower Level Front-to-Rear Disengaging Mower Engaging MowerDismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger Replacement Parts Parts for Tractor and Mower Deck Service Machine Safely Practice Safe Maintenance Handling Waste Product and Chemicals Service Interval Chart Service Intervals Service Record Before Storage Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement Service EngineAdjusting Carburetor Avoid Fumes Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Level Changing Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil Filter Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements M88594 Checking Spark Plugs Replacing Fuel Filter Check Transmission Fluid Level Service TransmissionTransmission Oil Adding Transmission Fluid Grease Service MowerLubricating Mower Spindles Replacing Mower Drive Belt Servicing Mower Blades Removing Mower Blades Sharpening Blades Balancing Blades Checking the Battery Service ElectricalRemoving and Installing the Battery Clean Battery and Terminals Charging the Battery Stop to prevent charging the battery Using Booster Battery Replacing Fuse Replacing Headlight Bulb Service Miscellaneous Fuel Fuel Blends Octane RatingOxygenated or Reformulated Fuels Using Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers Filling Fuel Tank 50C 122F 40C 104F 30C 86F Care for Plastic and Painted Surfaces Plastic Surfaces Repair Avoid Damage Painted Metal Surfaces Repair Removing Mower Removing Mower M97162 Installing Mower Installing Mower Using Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingEngine Troubleshooting Tractor Electrical Mower Troubleshooting Storing Safely Storing MachinePreparing Machine for Storage Add fuel and stabilizer mixture to tank Preparing Engine For StorageRunning engine dry of fuel Preparing Engine Removing Machine From Storage Engine Automatic-S2048 SpecificationsEngine Automatic-S2554 Dimensions-Model S2554 Dimensions-Model S2048Tires Mower Deck 48-inch Recommended Lubricants Warranty Limited Warranty for NEW Scotts Brand Products Warranty Tire Warranty Limited Engine Warranty Warranted Parts Consequential Warranty Coverage Limited Battery Warranty Warranty Code Warranty Period Index Grease Reverse Implement Option, Using Wheels, Adjusting Mower Wheels, Adjusting Mower Gage Page Scotts Service Literature Title Number Price Qty TotalPage Refer to your operator’s manual Investment in QualityStep Contact your dealer