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GX20928
I1
Scotts Lawn Tractors
L1742, L17.542, L2048 and L2548
OMGX20928 I1
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
North American Version
Litho in U.S.A.
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INTRODUCTION Introduction Thank You for Purchasing a Scotts Product IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! This text is used to tell the operator of actions or conditions that might We appreciate having you as a customer and wish you result in damage to the machine. many years of safe and satisfied use of your machine. NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual that may help the operator in the operation or Using Your Operator’s Manual service of the machine. This manual is an important pa
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Product Identification Record Identification Numbers Scotts Lawn Tractors L1742, L17.542, L2048 and L2548 PIN ( 010001- ) If you need to contact an Authorized Service Center for information on servicing, always provide the product model and identification numbers. You will need to locate the model and serial number for the machine and for the engine of your machine and record the information in the spaces provided below. DATE OF PURCHASE: ____________________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Safety .....................................................................................................................................................................................1 Operating................................................................................................................................................................................9 Replacement Parts......................................................................
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SAFETY Safety WARNING: AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR Understanding The Machine Safety Labels DEATH Safety Alert Symbol The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards. GX20207; MX7692 On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, Drive up and down slopes, not across. WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. Avoid sudden turns. The opera
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SAFETY Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or DANGER: ROTATING BLADE injury. No sparks, flames, smoking. Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns. Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast. Keep out of reach of children. Do not tip. Keep vent caps tight and level. DANGER: ROTATING BLADE-THROWN OBJECTS MX7694; M118610 Picture Note: Located on left side of deck. 42 (3 in 1) shown. Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is
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SAFETY Emission Control System Certification Label Operating Safely NOTE: Tampering with emission controls and components by unauthorized personnel may result in severe fines or penalties. Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by EPA and/or CARB authorized service centers. Contact your John Deere Commercial and Consumer Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions. The presence of an emissions label signifies that the engine has been certified
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SAFETY Checking Mowing Area Rotating Blades are Dangerous HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS: Clear mowing area of objects that might be thrown. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Rotating blades can cut off arms and legs, and throw Study mowing area. Set up a safe mowing pattern. Do objects. Failure to observe safety instructions could result not mow where traction or stability is doubtful. in serious injury or death. Test drive area with mower lowered but not running.
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SAFETY adult. attachments. Remove weights when not required. Never assume that children will remain where you last Drive up and down a hill - not across. saw them. Children are attracted to mowing activity, stay Do not stop when going up hill or down hill. If machine alert to the presence of children. stops going up hill, disengage mower blades and back Keep children indoors when you are mowing. Turn the down slowly. machine off if a child enters the mowing area. Mowing when grass i
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SAFETY Wear Appropriate Clothing Practice Safe Maintenance Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep appropriate for the job. area clean and dry. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is shields when operating the mower. moving. Keep safety devices in place and in working condition. Keep hardware tight. Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.
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SAFETY Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged Prevent Fires rims or missing lug bolts and nuts. Handling Fuel Safely Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable: Never remove fuel cap, or add fuel with engine running or hot. Allow engine to cool for several minutes. Never store equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. Do not refuel machine while you smoke, when ma
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SAFETY ground away from the vehicle before filling. Keep nozzle in contact with container opening while filling. When practical, remove equipment from trailers or truck beds and refuel them on the ground. If this is not possible, use a portable, plastic fuel container to refuel equipment on a truck bed or trailer. For gasoline engines, do not use gas with methanol. Methanol is harmful to your health and to the environment. Handling Waste Product and Chemicals Waste products, such as,
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OPERATING Operating F - Reverse Implement Option Switch Daily Operating Checklist ❏ Test safety systems. C ❏ Check tire pressure. B A ❏ Check fuel level. D ❏ Check engine oil level. ❏ Remove grass and debris from machine. ❏ Clean air intake screen. E ❏ Check area below machine for leaks. Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted F G Surfaces Do not wipe plastic parts unless rinsed first. MX10501 Insect repellent spray may damage plastic and painted Picture Note: Console on Models L2048 and L254
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OPERATING A B A MX7696 MX7698 Picture Note: Automatic/Foot Control Models Only A - Seat Adjustment Lever A - Forward Travel Pedal B - Reverse Travel Pedal Miscellaneous Controls A A MX10503 MX10513 Picture Note: Gear Model Only A - Mower Deck Leveling Bracket A - Transmission Shift Lever A A B MX7695 MX7695 A - Fuel Level Window A - Attachment Lift Lever B - Mower Deck Height Reminder Tab Operating - 10
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OPERATING A A MX7691 MX10524 A - Free-Wheeling Lever (Foot Control Models) A - Glove Storage Pocket Adjusting Seat A MX7696 A A - Power Port (On models 2048 and 2548 Only) MX7698 1. Sit in seat. Miscellaneous Accessories 2. Lift up on bracket (A). A 3. Lean forward and slide seat forward or rearward to desired position. Do not lean back on seat to push rearward. 4. Release bracket to lock in position. Adjusting Cutting Height Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately 25–100 A mm (1–4
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OPERATING NOTE: Bottom of wheels should be approximately 3-13 Mower Setting Approximate Cutting Height mm (1/8-1/2 in.) from the ground. 3 75 mm (3 in.) – 90 mm (3 1/2 in.) 4 (Transport) 100 mm (4 in.) A C A B B MX10509 4. Check mower wheel position. Remove bolt (A), bushing (B), and nut (C) and move mower wheels to proper hole. MX7695 1. Put attachment lift lever (A) into the slot adjacent to desired cutting height. A Slide the height reminder tab (B) to the desired cutting height for the
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OPERATING 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the E SAFETY section.) 2. Inflate tires to the correct pressure. 3. Move mower lift handle to preferred cutting height. 4. Measure mower level (side-to-side). B MX4896a a. Turn right blade (E) so blade tip points straight forward. b. Measure from blade tip to the surface. Take A measurement for both blades. The front blade tip must be 3–6 mm (1/8 -1/4 in.) lower MX4871 than rear blade tip. Picture Note: A convenient leveling gauge (A)
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OPERATING E D C C MX7674 B 8. Loosen leveling nut (D), one on each side, and make A sure bolts and leveling brackets (E) slide freely in slots. 9. Raise lift handle to highest position and then lower back down to 25 mm (1 in.) cutting height to position the deck and brackets. 10.Apply slight pressure on leveling brackets (E), one on each side, by pulling down to remove slack in linkage. Tighten nuts (D), one on each side, to 55 Nm (40 ft-lbs). 11.Turn adjusting nut (C) on front draft arm c
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OPERATING Testing Safety Systems A MX7694 3. Unlock the park brake (A). 4. Try to start engine. Result: Engine must not start. If engine starts, there is a c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes problem with your safety interlock circuit. contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death. Move the vehicle to an outside area before Testing Park Brake running the engine. Do not run an engine in an enclosed area 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the without ad
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OPERATING e. Raise up off seat. Do not get off tractor. Result: Engine and mower blades should begin to stop. If B engine and mower blades do not begin to stop, there is a problem with your safety interlock circuit. A 3. Second test: C B C MX10501; MX7697 3. Lock the park brake (A). MX7697 4. Engage PTO: Picture Note: Machine with mechanical PTO On models 2048 and 2548: Pull PTO switch (B) up. shown. On all other models: Push PTO lever (C) forward. a. Disengage PTO (C). 5. Try to start e
