Operator`s manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Product Identification
- 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
- Avoid Tipping
- Keep Riders Off
- Wear Appropriate Clothing
- Driving Safely on Public Roads
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Prevent Fires
- Tire Safety
- Handling Fuel Safely
- 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
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Park Brake
- Starting Engine
- Idling Engine
- Stopping Engine
- Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission
- Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission
- Using 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 Intervals
- Service Lubrication
- Service Engine
- Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- Avoid Fumes
- Engine Oil (Gas)
- 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
- Service Mower
- Service Electrical
- Service Miscellaneous
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Assembly
- Warranty
- Index
- Notes
- Quality Statement
- Service Record

Warranty - 57
WARRANTY
E. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND OTHER REMEDIES -
SCOTTS BRAND PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY JOHN DEERE - TO
THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NEITHER JOHN DEERE NOR ANY
COMPANY AFFILIATED WITH IT MAKES ANY WARRANTIES,
REPRESENTATIONS, CONDITIONS OR PROMISES RESPECTING THE
SCOTTS BRAND PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY JOHN DEERE
AND COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED
ABOVE. THIS EXCLUSION INCLUDES FUNDAMENTAL TERMS,
REPRESENTATIONS, CONDITIONS AND WARRANTIES WHICH MAY
BE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, VERBAL OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY CONDITIONS OR WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, WHETHER PURSUANT TO THE
SALE OF GOODS ACT OR ANY OTHER STATUTE OF ANY PROVINCE
OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT WHERE SUCH IMPLIED OR STATUTORY
CONDITIONS OR WARRANTIES MAY NOT BE EXCLUDED BY LAW.
F. REMEDIES EXCLUSIVE - THE PURCHASER’S ONLY REMEDIES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE BREACH OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY
WARRANTY ON THE SCOTTS BRAND PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED
BY JOHN DEERE ARE THOSE SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY
EXCEPT FOR THOSE REMEDIES PROVIDED BY LAW WHICH MAY
NOT BE EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT WILL THE DEALER, JOHN DEERE
OR ANY COMPANY AFFILIATED WITH JOHN DEERE, BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR INJURIES OR BE
LIABLE FOR DAMAGES SUFFERED BY THE PURCHASER AS A
RESULT OF FUNDAMENTAL BREACHES OF CONTRACT OR
BREACHES OF FUNDAMENTAL TERMS. The limitations of liability
contained in this warranty shall only be effective to the extent permitted by
law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
G. NO DEALER WARRANTY - EXCEPT FOR WARRANTIES WHICH
MAY NOT BE EXCLUDED BY LAW, THE SELLING DEALER MAKES NO
WARRANTY OF ITS OWN AND THE SELLING DEALER HAS NO
AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR PROMISE ON
BEHALF OF JOHN DEERE, OR TO MODIFY THE TERMS OR
LIMITATIONS OF THIS WARRANTY IN ANY WAY.
H. FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER SET-UP IS NOT COVERED UNDER
WARRANTY.
I. If further information is desired, contact a servicing dealer. For the
location of servicing dealers in your area call 1-877-356-3698.
John Deere, Federal and California Emission Control
System Warranty (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California
Air Resources Board (CARB) and John Deere are pleased to explain the
emission control system warranty on your 1995 or later small off-road
equipment engine. In California, 1995 and later small off-road equipment
engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s
stringent anti-smog standards. In other states, 1997 and later model year
equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the U.S.
EPA regulations for small non-road, spark ignition engines. John Deere
must warrant the emission control system on your small off-road
equipment engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has
been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small off-road
equipment engine.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor,
fuel-injection system and ignition system. Also included may be
connectors and other emission related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, John Deere will repair your small
off-road equipment engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and
labor.
John Deere Emission Control System Warranty Coverage
In California, 1995 and later small off-road equipment engines are
warranted relative to emission control parts for two years. In other states,
1997 and later model year equipment engines are warranted relative to
emission control parts for two years. If any emission related part on your
engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by John Deere.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities
As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you are responsible for the
performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual.
John Deere recommends that you retain all receipts covering
maintenance on your small off-road equipment engine, but John Deere
cannot deny warranty solely for lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure
the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you should however be
aware that John Deere may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-
road equipment engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect,
improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your small off-road equipment engine
to an authorized John Deere Commercial and Consumer Equipment
Retailer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be
completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, you should contact your John Deere Commercial and
Consumer Equipment Retailer, or the John Deere Customer
Communications Center at 1-800-537-8233.
Length Of Warranty Coverage
John Deere warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser
that the small off-road equipment engine is:
• Designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable
regulations adopted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for
1995 and later equipment engines, and all applicable regulations of the
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for 1997 and later
equipment engines; and
• Free from defects in materials and workmanship which can cause the
failure of an emission warranted part for a period of two years after the
engine is delivered to the initial retail purchaser. John Deere is liable for
damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted
part during the warranty period. If any emission related part on your
engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by John Deere.
Warranted Parts
Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below (the
emission control system parts) to the extent these parts were present on
the engine purchased.
Fuel Metering System:
• Carburetor and internal parts (or fuel injection system).
• Air/fuel ratio feedback and control system.
• Cold start enrichment system.
Air Induction System:
• Air Cleaner
• Intake manifold.
Ignition System:
• Spark plugs.
• Magneto or electronic ignition system.
• Spark advance/retard system.
Catalyst System: