Installing Mower | Scotts S2048, S2554 manual

INSTALLING MOWER

Installing Mower

cCAUTION: Avoid injury, before installing

mower on machine: STOP engine. Remove key. Wait for all moving parts to STOP.

Avoid injury from loaded spring: LOCK lift lever before installing mower.

Avoid injury from spring loaded rod: Make sure you have a tight grip on drive belt tension rod when installing.

1.STOP engine, LOCK park brake, push PTO switch

down to DISENGAGE, turn key to the OFF position, and remove key.

2.Raise mower lift lever to TRANSPORT (upper) position.

3.Slide mower under the tractor and line up mower lift brackets with rear draft arms.

4.Put wood blocks under each side of mower.

5.Put mower lift lever in the MOWING (lower) position.

6.Install rear draft arms, one on each side of tractor, to mower lift brackets with spring loaded J-pins (A).

Picture Note: 48-Inch Deck used for photo purposes.

7.Put front lift rod assembly (B) in slotted brackets (C) on mower deck and install the front lift rod assembly to the front of the tractor frame.

8.Push up on lever (D) and lock into tractor frame.

9.Put mower drive belt (E) on engine drive sheave. 10.Push drive belt tension rod (F) into bracket (G).

11.Raise mower lift lever to TRANSPORT (upper) position.

12.Remove wood blocks from both sides of mower.

13.Level mower. (See Leveling Mower in Operating the Mower section.)

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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 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