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M139955
C2
Scotts Garden Tractor
GT2554
OMM139955 C2
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
North American Version
Litho in U.S.A.
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INTRODUCTION Introduction Thank You for Purchasing a Scotts Product c CAUTION: Avoid injury! This symbol and text We appreciate having you as a customer and wish you highlight potential hazards or death to the many years of safe and satisfied use of your machine. operator or bystanders that may occur if the hazards or procedures are ignored. Using Your Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! This text is used to tell the operator of actions or conditions that might This manual is an im
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Product Identification Record Identification Numbers Scotts Garden Tractor GT2554 Serial No. (GX2554S010001 - ) When contacting an Authorized Service Center for information, always provide product model and serial number. Locate identification number for machine and for engine. Record information in spaces provided below. A B MX13481 DATE OF PURCHASE: _________________________________________ DEALER NAME: _________________________________________ DEALER PHONE: _________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Safety .....................................................................................................................................................................................1 Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................................8 Operating..............................................................................
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SAFETY Safety grass catcher in place. Understanding Machine Safety Labels DANGER ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS 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. On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety M477
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SAFETY WARNING: LOADED SPRING DANGER/POISON M47589/M88552/MX13481 MX13481 Lock lift lever forward before changing attachments. Picture Note: Located on battery Shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury. DANGER No sparks, flames, smoking ROTATING BLADE Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast. Maintenance-free. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not tip. Do not open battery! CAUTION MX13481 Pictu
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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 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 with
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SAFETY adult. Rotating Blades are Dangerous Never assume that children will remain where you last HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS: saw them. Children are attracted to mowing activity, stay alert to the presence of children. Keep children indoors when you are mowing. Turn the machine off if a child enters the mowing area. Use extra care when you come to blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your vision. Do not let children or an untrained person operate
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SAFETY a slope. Choose a low gear or speed so that you will not Driving Safely on Public Roads have to stop or shift while on the slope. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary. Turn slowly and turn downhill. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in the terrain. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from drop-offs, ditches and embankments. Use extra care with grass catchers or other atta
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SAFETY Do not tow children in a cart or trailer. Remove grass and debris from engine compartment and muffler area, before and after operating machine, Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. especially after mowing or mulching in dry conditions. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for weight To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and engine limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. compartment free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Tow only with a machine th
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SAFETY beds and refuel them on the ground. If this is not possible, Handling Fuel Safely use a portable, plastic fuel container to refuel equipment on Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable: 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 Do not refuel machine while you smoke, when machine is near an open flame or sparks, or when engine is running. stop engine
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ASSEMBLY Assembly Install and Connect Battery Identify Parts Clear Plastic Bag Contains: Operator’s Manual Safety Video Warranty Cards D C B Bag of Parts Contains: A Hardware for Steering Wheel Hardware for Battery Cables Key Chain Padded Key M88565 NOTE: There is an extra ignition key strapped to one of 1. Install battery and secure with hold-down strap (A) seat suspension springs. 2. Remove and discard red positive (+) protective cap from positive (+) battery terminal. Install
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ASSEMBLY 4. Remove dipstick to check oil level. Checking Tire Pressure c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. Heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in an explosion. Welding 5. Oil must be betwe
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OPERATING Operating Daily Operating Checklist Test safety systems. Check tire pressure. B A Check fuel level. C Check engine oil level. Remove grass and debris from engine compartment D and muffler area, before and after operating machine. Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted MX13483 Surfaces A - Park Brake Lever B - Brake Pedal Do not wipe plastic parts unless rinsed first. (See Correct Cleaning Care in Service-Miscellaneous section.) C - Forward Travel Pedal D - Reverse Travel Pe
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OPERATING position. Mower will be at this cutting height each time it is Adjusting Seat lowered. Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels A c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before adjusting gage wheels: Stop engine. Remove key. Wait for blades to stop. MX13486 1. Tip seat forward and loosen two knobs (A) to slide seat IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Mower gage wheels assembly forward or rearward to most comfortable operator must not ride on ground to support mower weight. position. Adjust gage wheels each time cuttin
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OPERATING NOTE: Adjustable lift links are on both sides of mower. Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side) Cutting height can closely match knob setting by using adjustment on both sides. Do not adjust mower too high or it will not lock in transport (upper) position. c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before adjusting gage wheels: Stop engine. Remove key. B Wait for blades to stop. Be careful of sharp edges on mower blades. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades. NOTE: A mower leveling gauge (P
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OPERATING 8. Measure from front of each blade tip to level surface. Front blade tips must be 6–9 mm (1/4–3/8 in.) lower than c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes rear blade tips or blades will cut grass twice and tips will contain carbon monoxide and can cause turn brown. serious illness or death. Move the vehicle to an outside area before running the engine. Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation. Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust
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OPERATING Testing Park Brake Switch A B 1. Operator on seat. B A MX13482 3. Push PTO switch (A) down to disengage. 4. Start engine and move throttle lever (B) to half-speed MX13483 position. 2. Unlock park brake (A). 5. Pull PTO switch (A) up to engage. 3. Push PTO switch (B) down to disengage. 6. Move throttle lever (B) to fast speed position. 4. Try to start engine. 7. Raise up off of seat. Do not get off machine. Result: Engine must not start. If engine starts, there is a Result: Engine mus
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OPERATING Testing Park Brake Using Park Brake Locking Park Brake: c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Always lock park brake before getting off machine or leaving machine A unattended. A B MX13483 1. Lock park brake (A). 2. Pull out free-wheeling lever. 3. Try to push machine manually. Result: Park brake must prevent machine from moving. If machine moves, parking brake needs to be adjusted. MX13483 1. Push brake pedal (A) completely down. 2. Lift park brake lever (B) up. Testing Reverse Implement Option
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OPERATING Checking Indicator Lights and Hour Meter C A B B A MX13483 1. Lock park brake (A). MX13482 2. Push PTO switch (B) down to disengage. Battery discharge light (A) should go out when throttle lever is moved to high idle/mowing position. Battery discharge light may remain on for several minutes while battery is being charged. Oil pressure light (B) will come on when engine starts and should go out within 5 seconds. If indicator lights stay on longer than given time, stop engine.
