Scotts S2048 and S2554 Lawn Mower Transmission Service Manual

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

Transmission Oil

NOTE: Your tractor is filled with 5W30 at the factory

When adding transmission fluid:

•S2048 use 5W30 or 10W30.

•S2554 use 5W50 Synthetic.

Check Transmission Fluid Level

1.Park machine on level surface.

2.Allow oil in transmission to cool before checking.

3.On the rear of the tractor, there is a sight hole (A) through the left rear side of the fuel tank. The transmission reservoir can be seen through the sight hole.

4.Check FULL (B) and ADD (C) marks on the reservoir bottle which will indicate if fluid needs to be added.

5.Add transmission fluid if necessary. (See Adding Transmission Fluid below.)

Adding Transmission Fluid

1.Tip seat forward and slide seat suspension all the way forward.

2.Remove cap (A) from transmission reservoir. Cap is located under seat and left of fuel cap.

3.Fill to correct level using specified transmission oil (motor oil). DO NOT OVERFILL.

•S2048 use 5W30 or 10W30.

•S2554 use 5W50 Synthetic.

A

M63559

B

B

C

C

M63557a

A

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Scotts S2048, S2554 Service Transmission, Transmission Oil, Check Transmission Fluid Level, Adding Transmission Fluid

Contents

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 Tire Size Pressure Check Machine Safety SystemChecking Tire Pressure Machine Safety Labels Safety SignsSafety-Alert Symbol Loaded Spring Certification Label Thrown Objects Controls Controls Park Safely Operating MachineOperate Safely Protect Children Avoid Tipping Keep Riders Off Transport Safely Adjusting SeatWear Appropriate Clothing 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 Rear Wheel Weights Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Model S2048 OnlyUsing Front 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 Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger Engaging MowerDisengaging Mower 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 Adjusting Carburetor Service EngineEngine Warranty Maintenance Statement 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 Lubricating Mower Spindles Service MowerGrease Replacing Mower Drive Belt Servicing Mower Blades Removing Mower Blades Sharpening Blades Balancing Blades Removing and Installing the Battery Service ElectricalChecking 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 Oxygenated or Reformulated Fuels Octane RatingFuel Blends 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 Engine TroubleshootingUsing Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Tractor Electrical Mower Troubleshooting Preparing Machine for Storage Storing MachineStoring Safely Add fuel and stabilizer mixture to tank Preparing Engine For StorageRunning engine dry of fuel Preparing Engine Removing Machine From Storage Engine Automatic-S2554 SpecificationsEngine Automatic-S2048 Tires Dimensions-Model S2048Dimensions-Model S2554 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