Engaging Mower, Disengaging Mower | Scotts S2048, S2554 specification

OPERATING MOWER

Engaging Mower

IMPORTANT: Operate mower at HIGH IDLE/ Mowing (a) when mowing or after mower blades are engaged.

Machine may require 2-3 minutes warm-up period before engaging the mower deck.

1. START engine.

Picture Note: Model S2554 shown for photo purposes.

2.Move throttle lever (A) to the FAST (r) position.

3.Lower mower to cutting height.

4.Pull PTO switch (B) up to ENGAGE mower.

NOTE: Any operating attachment and the engine will stop as the REVERSE foot pedal is depressed with attachment engaged.

5. Disengage PTO before shifting to REVERSE.

Disengaging Mower

Push PTO switch (A) down to DISENGAGE mower.

Picture Note: Model S2554 shown for photo purposes.

If you hit an object with mower while mowing, STOP mower and engine immediately. Inspect mower for damage.

Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger

cCAUTION: To help prevent personal injury, do the following steps before you dismount to inspect or unplug mower or bagger.

1.STOP machine.

2.Push PTO switch down to DISENGAGE mower.

3.Move throttle lever to SLOW (t) position.

4.Lower mower to the ground.

5.LOCK park brake.

6.STOP engine.

7.Remove key.

8.Wait for all moving parts to STOP.

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Scotts S2048, S2554 manual Engaging Mower, Disengaging Mower, Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger

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 Checking Tire Pressure Check Machine Safety SystemTire Size Pressure Safety-Alert Symbol Safety SignsMachine Safety Labels Loaded Spring Thrown Objects Certification Label Controls Controls Operate Safely Operating MachinePark Safely Protect Children Keep Riders Off Avoid Tipping Wear Appropriate Clothing Adjusting SeatTransport Safely 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 Front Weights Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Model S2048 OnlyUsing Rear Wheel 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 Disengaging Mower Engaging 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 Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement Service EngineAdjusting 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 Transmission Oil Service TransmissionCheck Transmission Fluid Level Adding Transmission Fluid Grease Service MowerLubricating Mower Spindles Replacing Mower Drive Belt Removing Mower Blades Servicing Mower Blades Balancing Blades Sharpening Blades Checking the Battery Service ElectricalRemoving 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 Fuel Blends Octane RatingOxygenated 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 Using Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingEngine Troubleshooting Electrical Tractor Mower Troubleshooting Storing Safely Storing MachinePreparing Machine for Storage Running engine dry of fuel Preparing Engine For StorageAdd fuel and stabilizer mixture to tank Preparing Engine Removing Machine From Storage Engine Automatic-S2048 SpecificationsEngine Automatic-S2554 Dimensions-Model S2554 Dimensions-Model S2048Tires 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