Operator`s manual

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Table Of Contents

Introduction
- Thank You for Purchasing a Scotts Product
- Using Your Operator’s Manual
- Special Messages
- CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
Product Identification
- Record Identification Numbers
Table of Contents
Safety
- Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
- DANGER-WARNING: AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
- DANGER: POISON
- DANGER: ROTATING BLADE-THROWN OBJECTS
- DANGER: ROTATING BLADE
- Emission Control System Certification Label
- Emission Compliance Period
- Certification
- Operating Safely
- Operate Mower Safely
- Parking Safely
- Checking Mowing Area
- Rotating Blades are Dangerous
  - HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS:
  - PROTECT CHILDREN:
- Avoid Tipping
- Keep Riders Off
- Wear Appropriate Clothing
- Driving Safely on Public Roads
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Prevent Fires
- Tire Safety
- Handling Fuel Safely
  - Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable:
- Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Operator Station Controls
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
- Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)
- Adjusting Mower Level (Front-to-Rear)
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Mower Engagement Lever Switch
- Testing Seat Switch
  - First Test:
  - Second Test:
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Park Brake
  - Locking park brake:
  - Unlocking park brake:
- Starting Engine
- Idling Engine
- Stopping Engine
- Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission
  - To travel forward:
  - To travel in reverse:
  - To stop travel:
- Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission
  - To travel forward:
  - To travel in reverse:
  - To stop travel:
- Using Cruise Control
  - Engage cruise control:
  - Disengage cruise control:
- Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Mower Lift Lever
- Using Mower
- Mower Blade Selection
- Using Mower Deck Side Discharge (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Using Mower Deck Mulch Ready (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Using Mower Deck with Optional Equipment (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Pushing Machine
- Unplugging Mower or Optional Bagger
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment
- Using Wheel Weights
- Using Tire Chains
- Mowing Tips
Replacement Parts
- Service Literature
- Parts
- Part Numbers
Service Intervals
- Servicing Your Machine
- Before Each Use
- After First 2 Hours
- After First 5 Hours
- Every 8 Hours
- Every 25 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)
- Every 25 Hours
- Every 50 Hours
- Every 100 Hours
- Every Season
Service Lubrication
- Grease
  - The following greases are preferred:
- Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles
- Lubricating Front Axle Pivot and Drag Link
- Lubricating Front Wheel Bearings (On 2046 Model)
Service Engine
- Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- Avoid Fumes
- Engine Oil (Gas)
  - The following John Deere oils are preferred:
  - Other oils may be used if above John Deere oils are not available, provided they meet the followi...
- Checking Engine Oil Level
- Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model S1642)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model S1742)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model 2046)
- Checking Spark Plugs
- Adjusting Carburetor
- Replacing Fuel Filter
Service Steering and Brakes
- Adjusting Brakes (Gear)
- Adjusting Brakes (Automatic Hand Control)
- Adjusting Brakes (Automatic Foot Control)
Service Mower
- Removing Mower
- Installing Mower
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt
- Adjusting Mower Belt Tension
- Adjusting Spindle Brake
- Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- Servicing Mower Blades (42-Inch Deck)
  - Removing Mower Blades
  - Installing Mower Blades
- Servicing Mower Blades (46-Inch Deck)
  - Removing Mower Blades
  - Installing Mower Blades
- Sharpening Blades
- Balancing Blades
Service Electrical
- Battery, Checking the
- Removing and Installing the Battery
  - Removing:
  - Installing:
- Clean Battery and Terminals
- Using Booster Battery
- Replacing Headlight Bulb
- Replacing Fuse
Service Miscellaneous
- Filling Fuel Tank
- Cleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces
- Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
Troubleshooting
- Using Troubleshooting Chart
- Engine
- Mower
- Electrical
Storage
- Storing Safety
- Preparing Machine for Storage
- Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
  - Fuel:
  - Engine:
- Removing Machine From Storage
Specifications
- Model S1642
- Model S1742
  - Gear Speed Range
- Model S2046
- Electrical System (All Models)
- Capacities
  - Models S1642 and S2046
  - Model S1742
- Dimensions (All Models)
- Tires (All Models)
- Mower Deck (42-Inch)
- Mower Deck (48-Inch) Specifications
- Recommended Lubricants
Assembly
- Bag of Parts
- Check and Connect the Battery
- Prepare Mower Deck (42-Inch Only)
- Check Tire Pressure
Warranty
- Limited Warranty For New Scotts Brand Products-U.S. Only
- Limited Warranty For New Scotts Brand Products
- John Deere, Federal and California Emission Control System Warranty (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)
- Tire Warranty
- Limited Battery Warranty
Index
Notes
Quality Statement
- Please do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased it.
Service Record
- Record Service Dates

Operating - 10

OPERATING

NOTE: The difference between blade measurements

must not be more than 3 mm (1/8 in).

Picture Note: A convenient leveling gauge (A) is

available from your Authorized Service Center.

5. Position mower blades as follows and measure from

each outside blade tip (B) to the level surface.

• Turn left blade (C) as shown. Hold drive belt and turn

right blade (D) as shown. Take measurement for both

blades.

6. Loosen top clamping nut (E) facing inside of mower, on

left hand side J-bolt (F), approximately one turn.

7. Loosen upper adjusting nut (G).

8. Adjust lift links by turning lower adjusting nut (H)

clockwise to raise left side of mower, counterclockwise to

lower left side of mower.

9. Tighten upper adjusting nut.

10.Tighten clamping nut.

11.Measure blade tips again and adjust if necessary.

Adjusting Mower Level (Front-to-Rear)

1. Park machine safely on a level surface. (See Parking

Safely in the Safety Section).

2. Inflate tires to the correct pressure.

3. Adjust cutting height to middle position.

4. Put lift lever in mowing position.

5. Turn blades so front blade tips (A) point straight forward.

6. Measure from each blade tip to the surface.

• The front blade tip must be 6–9 mm (1/4–3/8 in.)

lower than rear blade tip.

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are

dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing

mower:

• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent

engine from starting accidently.

• Always wear gloves when handling mower

blades or working near blades.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Make sure each front

draft rod is equally tensioned. The installed rods

should exhibit identical amounts of movement

between left and right rods. If one rod moves more

freely than the other, the adjustment nut should be

tightened until the movement of the assembly

matches that of the other side.