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C0
Scotts Lawn Tractors
S1642, S1742, and S2046
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
OMGX10784 C0
North American Version
Litho in U.S.A.
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INTRODUCTION Introduction THANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product. Read this manual and your attachment manual thoroughly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it. Product warranty is provided as part of John Deere’s support program for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. The product warranty is ex
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Product Identification DATE OF PURCHASE: Record Identification Numbers _________________________________________ Scott’s Lawn Tractors DEALER NAME: S1642, S1742, and S2046 PIN (020001 - ) _________________________________________ If you need to contact an Authorized Service Center for DEALER PHONE: information on servicing, always provide the product model and serial number. _________________________________________ You will need to locate the identification number for t
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ASSEMBLY Assembly Identify Parts A Operator’s Manual CAUTION: Avoid injury! DO NOT attempt to open, add fluid or service battery. Any attempt B Safety Video to do so will void warranty and lead to possible injury. C Bag of Hardware NOTE: Do not remove the BLACK negative (–) DKey protective cap at this time. Bag of Hardware: 1. Remove and discard the RED positive (+) protective cap 2 - M8x16 Bolts - Battery from the positive (+) battery terminal. 2 - M8x16 Nuts - Battery Connect and
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ASSEMBLY Checking Tire Pressure CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or death: - Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. - Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion. Welding can structurally weaken
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SAFETY SIGNS Safety Signs Avoid sudden turns Safety-Alert Symbol If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back down slowly Keep safety devices (guards, shields, and switches) in place and working Read operator’s manual When leaving machine: –Stop engine –Set park brake –Remove key DANGER/POISON Read and recognize safety information. Be alert to the SHIELD EYES. potential for personal injury when you see this safety-alert symbol. EXPLOSIVE GASES CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR INJURY.
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SAFETY SIGNS MOWER WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING authorized service centers. Contact your John Deere Commercial and Consumer Equipment Retailer THROWN OBJECTS concerning emission controls and component BEFORE MOWING, CLEAR AREA OF OBJECTS THAT questions. MAY BE THROWN BY BLADE The presence of an emissions label signifies that the DO NOT OPERATE MOWER WITHOUT DISCHARGE engine has been certified with the United States CHUTE OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IN PLACE Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) an
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CONTROLS Controls Tractor Controls - Automatic Tractor Controls - Gear A M B L I C A B K D H J C G E I D H F F E G A - Choke Knob (S2046) B - Throttle/Choke Control (S1642 and S1742) Throttle Control (S2046) A - Throttle/Choke Control C - Foot Pedal - Brake/Clutch/Return to Neutral B - Foot Pedal - Brake/Clutch D - Reverse Implement Option Switch C - Reverse Implement Option Switch E - Attachment Lift Lever D - Attachment Lift Lever F - Locking Lever E - Locking Lever G - Free Wheeling Knob F
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OPERATING MACHINE Operating Machine Rotating Blades are Dangerous - Protect Operate Safely Children and Prevent Accidents PROTECT CHILDREN: In addition to reading your Operator’s Manual, view your Mowing Safety Video. Check brake action before you operate. Adjust or service brakes as necessary. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Children are attracted to mowing activity, stay Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware alert to the presence of
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OPERATING MACHINE Riders obstruct the operator’s view resulting in the Avoid Tipping machine being operated in an unsafe manner. Wear Appropriate Clothing DO NOT drive where machine could slip or tip. Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in the terrain. Keep away from drop-offs. Slow down before you make a sharp turn or operate on a slope. Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job. When pulling loads or using heavy equipment, use only ap
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OPERATING MACHINE A A B M96454 Picture Note: Model with capscrew adjuster used for illustration. 2. Loosen two cap screws (A) two turns. 3. Slide forward or rearward on mounting bracket to desired position. 4. Tighten cap screws or knobs. 5. Lower seat. 1. Push and hold foot pedal (A) all the way down. Using Slide Adjuster (S2046) 2. Move park brake lever (B) forward, then to the left to lock 1. Pivot seat forward on its mounting bracket. position. 3. Remove foot from pedal. Pedal should not
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OPERATING MACHINE Using Throttle Control E Always operate the engine at FULL ()THROTTLE. F Operating the engine at less that full throttle reduces the battery charging rate and reduces fan cooling efficiency of the engine. Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower D performance. C B Cold Weather Starting Tips Always use fresh winter grade fuel. A Do not crank engine for more than 30 seconds in any single attempt. During first minute of operation engine may be operated in partial cho
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OPERATING MACHINE Stopping Engine A A E C C D B B 1. Push foot pedal (A) all the way forward to the BRAKE position. 1. Push down on foot pedal (A). 2. Move shift lever (B) to the right and forward to desired 2. Gear units - Move transmission shift lever (B) to N FORWARD position. (NEUTRAL) position. 3. Slowly release foot pedal to engage machine drive. Automatic units - If equipped with shift lever, move shift TO TRAVEL IN REVERSE: lever to N (NEUTRAL) position. If equipped with foot pedal
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OPERATING MACHINE 1. Units with Shift Lever (A) - Move transmission shift lever (A) reward into the R (REVERSE) position. The speed of the tractor is determined by how far forward the shift CAUTION: Avoid injury! lever is moved. Before moving forward or rearward, make Units with Foot Controls (C) - Depress reverse pedal (C). sure area is clear of bystanders, especially The speed of the tractor is determined by how far down the children. pedal is pressed. Disengage mower or attachm
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OPERATING MACHINE ENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL: 1. Stop the machine FORWARD travel with mower engaged. On foot control models, be sure cruise control lever is all the way rearward in the OFF position. 2. Look behind the vehicle to be sure there are no bystanders. B A A 1. Start with the cruise control lever (A) in the OFF position. 2. Move cruise control lever forward, at the”” position the tractor will begin to move forward. 3. Push and hold in the reverse implement switch (A) 3. Continue to mo
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OPERATING MACHINE Pushing Machine Testing Safety Systems IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Avoid transmission CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes damage, DO NOT tow machine. can cause sickness or death. To move machine when engine is STOPPED: If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area, remove the exhaust fumes from the area with an exhaust pipe extension. If you do not have an exhaust pipe extension, open the doors and get outside air into the area. Use the following checkou
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OPERATING MACHINE Test 2 Test 4 1. Operator on seat. 1. Operator on seat. 2. Lock the park brake. 2. Push brake pedal down. A A C 3. Push PTO lever (A) forward to ENGAGE. B 4. Try to start engine. 5. Engine MUST NOT start. If engine starts, there is a problem with your safety interlock circuit. (See your Authorized Service Center.) Test 3 1. Operator on seat. 3. Pull PTO lever (A) back to DISENGAGE. 2. Lock the park brake. 4. Put transmission shift lever (B) in N (NEUTRAL) position. 5. Start
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OPERATING MACHINE A B A 3. Pull PTO lever (A) back to DISENGAGE. B 4. Start engine and move throttle lever (B) to FAST () speed position. 5. Raise up off of seat. DO NOT get off tractor. C 6. Engine MUST remain running. If engine does stop, there is a problem with your safety interlock circuit. (See your Authorized Service Center.) 1. Lock the park brake (A). Test 6 2. On Gear Models: Put transmission shift lever (B) in N (Neutral). IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! On Automatic On Automatic Models
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OPERATING MACHINE Using Front Weights CAUTION: Avoid injury! Tractor front wheel A weights improve stability in most slope operation. To avoid injury, add front wheel weights for better front-end stability and steering when using a rear mounted attachment. Install front wheel weights, two required, for better stability and steering control when you use equipment such as the rear-mounted grass bagger or dumpcart. 2. Push PTO lever (A) forward to ENGAGE. See your Authorized Service Center
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OPERATING MOWER Operating Mower when engine is running. Operate Mower Safely DISENGAGE PTO lever to stop mower blades when you In addition to reading your Operator’s Manual, view your are not using mower. Mowing Safety Video. Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mower Check Ground Conditions A B Clear mowing area of objects that might be thrown. 1. Push down on lift lever (A) slightly and hold locking lever Keep people and pets out of mowing area. (B) down with thumb. Study mowing area
