Scotts S2048 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Cover

  1
  • INTRODUCTION

    2
• TABLE OF CONTENTS

  3
  • ASSEMBLY

    7
    • Identify Parts

      7
    • Check and Connect Battery

      7
    • Install Steering Wheel

      8
    • Check Engine Oil

      9
    • Break-In Electric PTO Clutch

      9
    • Check Machine Safety System

      10
    • Checking Tire Pressure

      10
  • SAFETY SIGNS

    11
  • CONTROLS

    14
  • OPERATING MACHINE

    15
    • Operate Safely

      15
    • Park Safely

      15
    • Rotating Blades are Dangerous - Protect Children and Prevent Accidents

      16
    • Avoid Tipping

      17
    • Keep Riders Off

      17
    • Wear Appropriate Clothing

      18
    • Transport Safely

      18
    • Adjusting Seat

      18
    • Using the Park Brake

      19
    • Using Headlights

      19
    • Checking Indicator Lights and Hour Meter

      20
    • Starting Engine

      20
    • Warming and Idling Engine

      21
    • Stopping Engine

      21
    • Using and Stopping Automatic Transmission

      22
    • Pushing Machine

      23
    • Using Reverse Implement Option

      24
    • Testing Safety Systems

      25
    • Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces

      28
    • Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment (Model S2048 Only)

      29
    • Using Front Weights

      29
    • Using Rear Wheel Weights

      29
    • Installing the Chains

      30
    • Transporting

      31
  • OPERATING MOWER

    32
    • Operating Mower Safely

      32
    • Check Ground Conditions

      32
    • Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mower

      33
    • Adjusting Cutting Height

      33
    • Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels

      34
    • Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)

      34
    • Adjusting Mower Level (Front-to-Rear)

      36
    • Engaging Mower

      37
    • Disengaging Mower

      37
    • Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger

      37
  • REPLACEMENT PARTS

    38
  • SERVICE MACHINE SAFELY

    39
  • SERVICE INTERVAL CHART

    41
  • SERVICE ENGINE

    43
    • Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement

      43
    • Adjusting Carburetor

      43
    • Avoid Fumes

      44
    • Engine Oil

      44
    • Checking Engine Oil Level

      45
    • Changing Engine Oil

      45
    • Changing Engine Oil Filter

      46
    • Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins

      47
    • Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements

      47
    • Checking Spark Plugs

      49
    • Replacing Fuel Filter

      49
  • SERVICE TRANSMISSION

    50
    • Transmission Oil

      50
    • Check Transmission Fluid Level

      50
    • Adding Transmission Fluid

      50
  • SERVICE MOWER

    51
    • Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades

      51
    • Grease

      51
    • Lubricating Mower Spindles

      51
    • Replacing Mower Drive Belt

      52
    • Servicing Mower Blades

      53
    • Sharpening Blades

      54
    • Balancing Blades

      54
  • SERVICE ELECTRICAL

    59
    • Checking the Battery

      55
    • Removing and Installing the Battery

      55
    • Clean Battery and Terminals

      56
    • Charging the Battery

      57
    • Using Booster Battery

      58
    • Replacing Fuse

      59
    • Replacing Headlight Bulb

      59
    • Replacing Battery Discharge and Oil Pressure Indicator Light Bulbs

      59
  • SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS

    60
    • Checking Tire Pressure

      60
    • Fuel

      61
    • Filling Fuel Tank

      63
    • Grease

      64
    • Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles, Wheel Bearings and Front Axle Pivot

      64
    • Care for Plastic and Painted Surfaces

      65
  • REMOVING MOWER

    68
  • INSTALLING MOWER

    70
  • TROUBLESHOOTING

    71
  • STORING MACHINE

    76
  • SPECIFICATIONS

    79
    • Engine (Automatic-S2048)

      79
    • Engine (Automatic-S2554)

      79
    • Fuel System

      80
    • Transaxle

      80
    • Dimensions-Model S2048

      80
    • Dimensions-Model S2554

      80
    • Tires

      80
    • Mower Deck (48-inch)

      81
    • Mower Deck (54-inch)

      81
    • Recommended Lubricants

      81
  • WARRANTY

    82
  • SCOTTS SERVICE LITERATURE

    93
• INDEX

  88