Scotts S1742 Operator's Manual

OMGX10784 C0C0Scotts Lawn Tractors S1642, S1742, and S2046OPERATOR’S MANUALNorth American VersionLitho in U.S.A.

Operating Machine - 6OPERATING MACHINEAvoid Tipping• DO NOT drive where machine could slip or tip.• Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in t

Operating Machine - 7OPERATING MACHINEPicture Note: Model with capscrew adjuster used for illustration.2. Loosen two cap screws (A) two turns. 3. Slid

Operating Machine - 8OPERATING MACHINE1. Gear units - Move transmission shift lever (A) to N (NEUTRAL) position.Automatic units - If equipped with sh

Operating Machine - 9OPERATING MACHINEStopping Engine1. Push down on foot pedal (A).2. Gear units - Move transmission shift lever (B) to N (NEUTRAL)

Operating Machine - 10OPERATING MACHINETo Travel Forward:1. Units with Shift Lever (A) - Move transmission shift lever (A) to the right and forward.

Operating Machine - 11OPERATING MACHINEENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL:1. Start with the cruise control lever (A) in the OFF position.2. Move cruise control lev

Operating Machine - 12OPERATING MACHINEPushing MachineTo move machine when engine is STOPPED:• Unlock the park brake (A).• GEAR MODEL: Put transmissio

Operating Machine - 13OPERATING MACHINETest 21. Operator on seat.2. Lock the park brake.3. Push PTO lever (A) forward to ENGAGE.4. Try to start engine

Operating Machine - 14OPERATING MACHINE3. Pull PTO lever (A) back to DISENGAGE.4. Start engine and move throttle lever (B) to FAST (r) speed position.

Operating Machine - 15OPERATING MACHINE2. Push PTO lever (A) forward to ENGAGE.3. Look behind the vehicle to be sure there are no bystanders.4. Begin

IntroductionINTRODUCTIONIntroductionTHANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product.Read this manual and your attachment manual thoroughly. Failure to do so

Operating Mower - 16OPERATING MOWEROperating MowerOperate Mower Safely• In addition to reading your Operator’s Manual, view your Mowing Safety Video.C

Operating Mower - 17OPERATING MOWER4. Adjust gage wheels to match cut height desired. (See Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels below.)Adjusting Mower Gage Whe

Operating Mower - 18OPERATING MOWER7. Loosen top clamping nut (C) facing inside of mower, on left hand side J-bolt (B), approximately one turn.8. Loos

Operating Mower - 19OPERATING MOWER2. Move throttle lever (A) to the FAST (r) position.3. Lower mower to cutting height.4. Push PTO drive lever (B) fo

Operating Mower - 20OPERATING MOWERTo set-up and operate the 42” deck for side discharge operation the factory installed mulch cover (A) must be remov

Operating Mower - 21OPERATING MOWER(A) must be removed.1. Remove mulch cover:• Lift plastic discharge chute.• Grasp corner of steel chute, pull outwar

Replacement Parts - 22REPLACEMENT PARTSReplacem ent PartsService LiteratureIf you would like a copy of the Parts Catalog or Technical Manual for this

Replacement Parts - 23REPLACEMENT PARTSParts for 42-Inch Mower DeckParts for 46-Inch Mower Deck(Part numbers are subject to change without notice. Par

Service Machine Safely - 24SERVICE MACHINE SAFELYService Machine SafelyPractice Safe Maintenance• Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep

Service Interval Chart - 25SERVICE INTERVAL CHARTService Interval ChartService IntervalsPlease use the following timetables to perform routine mainten

Product IdentificationPRODUCT IDENTIFICATIONProduct IdentificationRecord Identification NumbersScott’s Lawn TractorsS1642, S1742, and S2046 PIN (02000

Service Interval Chart - 26SERVICE INTERVAL CHARTService RecordDATE SERVICE PERFORMED

Service Engine - 27SERVICE ENGINEService EngineEngine Warranty Maintenance StatementMaintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control device

Service Engine - 28SERVICE ENGINE1. Park tractor on a level surface. STOP engine. Let engine cool.2. Lift hood.3. Clean area around dipstick to preven

Service Engine - 29SERVICE ENGINEcloth.8. Lightly oil filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.9. Install replacement oil filter. Turn oil filter to the ri

Service Engine - 30SERVICE ENGINE9. Remove and replace filter element (C) ONLY if damaged or very dirty:• S1642 Only - Remove rubber tube sleeve (D1).

Service Engine - 31SERVICE ENGINEonto precleaner. Squeeze precleaner to distribute oil evenly. Squeeze out excess oil with a clean cloth.7. Inspect ca

Service Engine - 32SERVICE ENGINENOTE: Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tank.1. Park tractor on a level surface.2. STOP engine. LOCK park brake.

Service Steering and Brakes - 33SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKESService Steering and BrakesGreaseUse grease based on the expected air temperature range dur

Service Steering and Brakes - 34SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES• Brake disc (A) is contacting the case (B),AND/OR• Brake lever (C) is contacting its mount

Service Steering and Brakes - 35SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES4. If distance is less than or equal to 2 mm (0.08 in):• Gradually adjust jam nuts (D) unti

Assembly - 0ASSEMBLYAssemblyIdentify PartsConnect and Check BatteryNOTE: Do not remove the BLACK negative (–) protective cap at this time.1. Remove an

Service Mower - 36SERVICE MOWERService MowerAvoid Injury From Contacting BladesMower SpindlesReplacing Mower Drive Belt1. STOP engine, LOCK park brake

Service Mower - 37SERVICE MOWER1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface.2. Stop the engine, remove key, wait for moving parts to stop.3. Place mower d

Service Mower - 38SERVICE MOWER7. Measure distance from brake surface (A) to pulley braking surface (B). Brake to Pulley Distance should be: 2 – 3 mm

Service Mower - 39SERVICE MOWERINSTALLING MOWER BLADES1. Lightly lubricate cap screw threads with a general purpose grease or oil. This lubrication is

Service Mower - 40SERVICE MOWERSharpening Blades1. Sharpen blades with grinder, hand file or electric blade sharpener.2. Keep original bevel (A) when

Service Electrical - 41SERVICE ELECTRICALService ElectricalChecking the Battery•Keep battery and terminals clean.•Keep battery bolts tight.•Keep small

Service Electrical - 42SERVICE ELECTRICAL2. Remove rubber hold-down strap (A).3. Disconnect BLACK (–) battery cable (B) first. 4. Disconnect RED (+) b

Service Electrical - 43SERVICE ELECTRICAL2. Connect positive (+) charger cable to positive (+) battery terminal.3. Connect negative (–) charger cable

Service Electrical - 44SERVICE ELECTRICAL2. Push in and turn bulb socket (A) 1/4 turn counterclockwise to remove.3. Replace defective bulb with a new

Service Miscellaneous - 45SERVICE MISCELLANEOUSService M iscellaneousChecking Tire Pressure1. Check tires for damage.2. Check tire pressure with an ac

Assembly - 1ASSEMBLYChecking Tire Pressure1. Check tires for damage.2. Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge.3. Add or remove air, if necessary:c

Service Miscellaneous - 46SERVICE MISCELLANEOUSUsing Clean FuelsDirt in the fuel system is a major cause of performance problems. Be sure to clean any

Service Miscellaneous - 47SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS4. Remove fuel tank cap (A).5. Fill tank with fresh fuel only to bottom of filler neck.6. Install fuel

Service Miscellaneous - 48SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS2. Use paint stick with factory-matched colors available from your John Deere dealer to fill scratches.

Removing Mower - 49REMOVING MOWERRemoving MowerRemoving Mower1. STOP engine, LOCK park brake, DISENGAGE PTO lever, turn key to the OFF position, and r

Removing Mower - 50REMOVING MOWER8. Remove spring locking pins and rear draft pins (I), one on each side, from rear draft brackets (J).9. Raise mower

Installing Mower - 51INSTALLING MOWERInstalling MowerInstalling Mower 1. STOP engine, LOCK park brake, DISENGAGE PTO lever, turn key to the OFF positi

Installing Mower - 52INSTALLING MOWER12.Raise tension rod (N) and attach to blade drive arm (O) using flat washer (P) and spring locking pin (Q). 13.R

Troubleshooting - 53TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshootingUsing Troubleshooting ChartIf you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see y

Troubleshooting - 54TROUBLESHOOTINGLoss of power Cutting too much grass /too fast.Throttle in “CHOKE” position.Buildup of grass, leaves and trash unde

Troubleshooting - 55TROUBLESHOOTINGMowerIF CHECKMower blades will not rotate Obstruction in clutch mechanism, or blades.Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

Safety Signs - 2SAFETY SIGNSSafety SignsSafety-Alert SymbolRead and recognize safety information. Be alert to the potential for personal injury when y

Troubleshooting - 56TROUBLESHOOTINGElectricalGrass Tips Are Jagged And Turn Grayish Brown After MowingDull mower blades.Bent blades.Front-to-rear bla

Storing Machine - 57STORING MACHINEStoring MachineStoring SafelyPreparing Machine for Storage1. Repair any worn or damaged parts. Replace parts if nec

Storing Machine - 58STORING MACHINE7. Clean the engine and engine compartment.8. Remove battery.9. Clean the battery and battery posts. NOTE: The stor

Specifications - 59SPECIFICATIONSSpecificationsModel S1642Engine Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifications - 60SPECIFICATIONSHorsepower (SAE1349) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifications - 61SPECIFICATIONSTire Pressure (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warranty - 62WARRANTYWarrantyLIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW SCOTTS BRAND PRODUCTSManufactured by John Deere(U.S. Only)A. GENERAL PROVISIONS - The warranties

Warranty - 63WARRANTYavailable to the dealer or service center within a reasonable period of time.E. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND OTHER REMEDI

Warranty - 64WARRANTYAir Induction System:• Air Cleaner• Intake manifold.Ignition System:• Spark plugs.• Magneto or electronic ignition system.• Spark

Warranty - 65WARRANTYA. Breakage of the container, cover, or terminals. B. Depreciation or damage caused by lack of reasonable and necessary maintenan

Safety Signs - 3SAFETY SIGNSMOWER WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNINGTHROWN OBJECTSBEFORE MOWING, CLEAR AREA OF OBJECTS THAT MAY BE THROWN BY BLADEDO NOT OPERATE M

Index - 66INDEXIndexAAir Cleaner Elements - S2046 ... 30Air Cleaner Elements, Checking and Cleaning - S1642 and S

Index - 67INDEXRemoving Mower ... 49Reverse Implement Option, Using ...

Quality Statement - 68QUALITY STATEMENTQuality StatementPlease do not return this tractor to the store where you purchased it.Your Scotts tractor, des

Controls - 4CONTROLSControlsTractor Controls - Gear A - Throttle/Choke Control B - Foot Pedal - Brake/ClutchC - Reverse Implement Option SwitchD - Att

Operating Machine - 5OPERATING MACHINEOperating MachineOperate Safely• In addition to reading your Operator’s Manual, view your Mowing Safety Video.•