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K9
Lawn Tractor
S2546
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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Manufactured by John DeereD
OMGX10722 K9
North American
Litho in U.S.A.
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INTRODUCTION Introduction THANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product. B A Read this manual and your attachment manual thoroughly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. DATE OF PURCHASE: _______________________________ DEALER NAME: WARNING: The Engine Exhaust ____________________________________ from this product contains chemicals c known to the State of California to DEALER PHONE: cause cancer, birth defects or other ___________________________________ reproductiv
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Contents Assembly ............................................................................................................................................... 1 Safety Signs........................................................................................................................................... 3 Controls .........................................................................................................................................
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ASSEMBLY Assembly Identify Parts A Operator’s Manual c 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 from the positive (+) battery terminal. • 2 - M8x16 Bolts - Battery • 2 - M8x16 Nuts - Battery Connect and Check B
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ASSEMBLY Checking Tire Pressure c 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 or defor
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SAFETY SIGNS Safety Signs • Do not mow in reverse Safety-Alert Symbol • Look down and behind before and while backing • Never carry children WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • Drive up and down slopes, not across • Avoid sudden turns • If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back down slowly • Keep safety devices (guards, shields, and switches) in place and working Read and recognize safety information. Be alert to the • Read operator’s manual potential for personal injury when you se
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SAFETY SIGNS DANGER ROTATING BLADE DO NOT PUT HANDS OR FEET UNDER OR INTO MOWER WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING M96445 Picture Note: Located on Battery under seat DANGER ROTATING BLADE M96445 DO NOT PUT HANDS OR FEET UNDER OR INTO Picture Note: Located on Left-Hand side of deck MOWER WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING THROWN OBJECTS BEFORE MOWING, CLEAR AREA OF OBJECTS THAT MAY BETHROWNBYBLADE DO NOT OPERATE MOWER WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IN PLACE M96445 Picture Note: Located on Right-Hand sid
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CONTROLS Controls Tractor Controls J I A B H C G D F E A - Throttle Control B - Foot Pedal - Brake/Return to Neutral C - Reverse Implement Option Switch D - Attachment Lift Lever E - Locking Lever F - Transmission Shift Lever G - Park Brake H-PTODriveLever I - Ignition Switch J - Choke Control Controls - Page 5
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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. • Never assume that children will remain where you last • Check brake action before you operate. Adjust or saw them. Children are attracted to mowing activity, stay servicebrakesasnecessary. alert to the presence of children. • Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware
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OPERATING MACHINE Avoid Tipping Keep Riders Off • DO NOT drivewheremachinecouldslipor tip. • Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep riders off even if blades are shut off. • Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in the terrain. • Riders on the machine or attachment may be struck by foreign objects or thrown off the machine causing serious • Keep away from drop-offs. injury. • Slow down before you make a sharp turn or operate on • Riders obstruct the operator’s view resulting in the
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OPERATING MACHINE Transport Safely Using the Park Brake c CAUTION: Avoid injury. Always LOCK park brake before getting off tractor or leaving tractor unattended. LOCKING PARK BRAKE: A • Use safety lights and devices. Slow moving machines when driven on public roads are hard to see, especially at night. Avoid personal injury or death resulting from a collision with a vehicle. B • Whenever driving on public roads, use flashing warning lights and turn signals according to local regulations. Extra f
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OPERATING MACHINE UNLOCKING PARK BRAKE 4. Push throttle lever (D) up to the FAST (r) position and pull out choke knob (E). As the engine begins to run 1. Push and hold foot pedal (A) all the way down. smoothly, push the choke knob in until it is fully seated. 2. Move park brake lever (B) to the right, then to the rear. 5. Turn ignition key (F) to start position to crank the engine. 3. Remove foot from pedal. Pedal should return to the up Crank engine until it starts, but no longer than 5 seconds
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OPERATING MACHINE 4. Move throttle lever (D) to SLOW (t) position. Let engine Warming and Idling Engine run at low throttle a few seconds. WARMING ENGINE: 5. Turn key (E) to OFF position. • Run Engine at half speed for 2–3 minutes. 6. Remove key. IDLING ENGINE: 7. LOCK the park brake. A Using Travel Controls c CAUTION: Avoid injury: • Before moving forward or rearward, make sure area is clear of bystanders, especially children. • Disengage mower or attachment before backing up. M96455 TO TRAVEL
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OPERATING MACHINE TO TRAVEL IN REVERSE: NOTE: The engine and mower will stop as the shift lever is moved to the R (REVERSE) position with mower engaged. 1. Pull PTO lever (C) all the way back to the rearward (OFF) position. 2. Look behind the vehicle to be sure there are no A bystanders nearby. 3. Move shift lever (A) rearward to the R (REVERSE) position. FOR EMERGENCY STOPPING: 1. Push foot pedal (B) fully to stop machine. Transmission shift lever (A) will automatically return to NEUTRAL. Using
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OPERATING MACHINE Pushing Machine Testing Safety Systems IMPORTANT: Avoid transmission damage, DO c CAUTION: Avoid injury. Engine exhaust fumes 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 checkout procedure to check
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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 eng
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OPERATING MACHINE Test 7 c CAUTION: Avoid injury. Before moving A B rearward, make sure area is clear of bystanders, especially children. Test Reverse Implement Option: 1. Start engine. 3. Pull PTO lever (A) back to DISENGAGE. 4. Start engine and move throttle lever (B) to FAST (r) A speed position. 5. Raise up off of seat. DO NOT get off tractor. 6. Engine MUST remain running. If engine does stop, there is a problem with your safety interlock circuit. (See your Authorized Service Center.) 2. Pu
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OPERATING MACHINE Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Transporting Do not tow machine. IMPORTANT: Avoid machine damage. This tractor Use a heavy-duty trailer to transport your machine. is NOT intended for use with ground engaging Raise mower deck to highest position when transporting to equipment. Use of such equipment could result in trailer. damage to transmission components. Disengage PTO. This tractor is not intended for use with ground engaging Drive forward onto trailer. equipment such a
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OPERATING MOWER Operating Mower • DISENGAGE PTO lever to stop mower blades when you Operate Mower Safely are not using mower. • In addition to reading your Operator’s Manual, view your Mowing Safety Video. Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mower Check Ground Conditions A B 1. Push down on lift lever (A) slightly and hold locking lever (B) downwiththumb. • Clear mowing area of objects that might be thrown. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. 2. Move lift lever (A) DOWN to LOWER mower or UP
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OPERATING MOWER Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side) c CAUTION: Avoid injury, before you adjust gage c CAUTION: Avoid injury, before you adjust wheels: STOP engine, remove key, and wait for mower: STOP engine, remove key, and wait for blades to STOP. blades to STOP. Be careful, sharp edges on mower blades. IMPORTANT: Avoid machine damage. Mower Always wear gloves when handling mower gage wheels must not ride on ground to support blades. mower weight. Adjust gage wheel
