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L8
S2048 Yard Tractor
and
S2554 Garden Tractor
Serial No. (010,001- )
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
OMM138757 L8
North American Version
Litho in U.S.A.
English
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INTRODUCTION THANK YOU for purchasing a Scotts product. Read this manual and your attachment manual thoroughly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this c product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Assembly ............................................................................................................................................... 1 Safety Signs........................................................................................................................................... 5 Controls ................................................................................................................................................. 8 Operating Machin
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ASSEMBLY Identify Parts Clear Plastic Bag Contains: • Scotts Operator’s Manual • Engine Owner’s Manual • Safety Video • Warranty Cards Bag of Parts Contains: • Hardware for Steering Wheel • Hardware for Battery Cables • Key Chain • Padded Key NOTE: There is an extra ignition key strapped to one of the seat suspension springs. Check and Connect Battery cCAUTION: Prevent Battery Explosions: - Keep sparks, lighted matches, and open flame away from the top of battery. Battery gas can explode. -
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ASSEMBLY Connect Battery NOTE: Do not remove the BLACK negative (–) protective cap at this time. 1. Remove and discard the RED positive (+) protective cap from the positive (+) battery terminal. c CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to open, add fluid or service battery. Any attempt to do so will void warranty and lead to possible injury. B 2. Connect blue harness wire (A) and RED positive (+) cable (B) to battery. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to prevent corrosion. Make sure
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ASSEMBLY Check Engine Oil IMPORTANT: To avoid engine damage, DO NOT run engine if oil level is below ADD mark. 1. Lift hood. A Picture Note: Model S2048 used for photo purposes. 2. Remove dipstick (A). Wipe with clean cloth. 3. Insert the dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. 4. Remove dipstick to check oil level. M97157 5. Oil must be between ADD and FULL marks. 6. Add oil to FULL mark if necessary. DO NOT overfill. (See See Eng
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ASSEMBLY Check Machine Safety System Perform safety system check to make sure the electronic safety interlock circuit is functioning properly. Perform all six Tests. (See Testing Safety System in the Operating section.) Checking Tire Pressure cCAUTION: 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 t
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SAFETY SIGNS Safety-Alert Symbol Read and recognize safety information. Be alert to the potential for personal injury when you see this safety- alert symbol. On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety- alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. In this manual, the word CAUTION and this symbol call attention to safety messages. Machine Safety Labels DANGER ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS • Do not mow when children or o
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SAFETY SIGNS WARNING LOADED SPRING LOCK LIFT LEVER FORWARD BEFORE CHANGING ATTACHMENTS Picture Note: One decal on each side of tractor frame. M97152 DANGER/POISON SHIELD EYES. EXPLOSIVE GASES CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR INJURY. NO •SPARKS • FLAMES • SMOKING SULFURIC ACID CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR SEVERE BURNS FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER. GET MEDICAL HELP FAST. MAINTENANCE-FREE M97152 KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT TIP. DO NOT OPEN BATTERY! Picture Note: Located on Battery Safety S
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SAFETY SIGNS DANGER ROTATING BLADE DO NOT PUT HANDS OR FEET UNDER OR INTO MOWER WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING THROWN OBJECTS BEFORE MOWING, CLEAR AREA OF OBJECTS THAT MAY BE THROWN BY BLADE DO NOT OPERATE MOWER WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IN PLACE M97152 DANGER ROTATING BLADE DO NOT PUT HANDS OR FEET UNDER OR INTO MOWER WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING Picture Note: Located on Left-Hand side of deck. M97152 Certification Label This OPEI label on your mower indicates that this model has b
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CONTROLS Controls Picture Note: Model S2554 used for photo purposes. A - Engine Oil Pressure Light (Model S2554 Only) B A B - Hour Meter (Model S2554 Only) C C - Battery Discharge Light D - Light Switch E E - PTO Switch/RIO Switch D F - Choke Knob G - Throttle Lever H- Key Switch I - Park Brake Lever G J - Brake Pedal F K - Forward Travel Pedal M97167 L - Reverse Travel Pedal M - Mower Deck Lift Lever N - Cut Height Adjustment Lever J H I K L M97165 M N M97160 Controls - Page 8
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OPERATING MACHINE Operate Safely • In addition to reading your Operator’s Manual, view your Mowing Safety Video. • Check brake action before you operate. Adjust or service brakes as necessary. • Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn, or missing parts. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition and fastened in place. Make any necessary adjustments before you operate. • Clear work area of objects that might be thrown. Keep
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OPERATING MACHINE Rotating Blades are Dangerous - Protect Children and Prevent Accidents PROTECT CHILDREN: • Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Children are attracted to mowing activity, stay alert to the presence of children. • Keep children in the house when you are operating the machine. • Turn 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 l
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OPERATING MACHINE Avoid Tipping • DO NOT drive where machine could slip or tip. • Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in the terrain. • Keep away from drop-offs. • Slow down before you make a sharp turn or operate on a slope. • When pulling loads or using heavy equipment, use only approved hitches, limit loads to those you can safely control, and use counterweights or wheel weights when required per this manual or your attachment manual. • Drive up and down a hill—not across. Be
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OPERATING MACHINE Wear Appropriate Clothing • Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job. • Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing, wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs. Transport Safely • 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. • Whenever driving on public roads, use flashing warning
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OPERATING MACHINE Using the Park Brake cCAUTION: The machine may begin to move when engine is shut off and park brake is not engaged. To avoid injury, always LOCK park brake before getting off tractor or leaving tractor unattended. LOCKING PARK BRAKE: 1. Push brake pedal (A) all the way down. A B 2. Lift park brake lever (B) up. 3. Release pedal and park brake lever. Pedal should stay down and park brake lever should stay LOCKED in UP position. UNLOCKING PARK BRAKE: 1. Push and hold brak
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OPERATING MACHINE Checking Indicator Lights and Hour Meter Picture Note: Model S2554 used for photo purposes. •(b) BATTERY DISCHARGE light (A) should go out B C when throttle lever is moved to the HIGH IDLE/Mowing A (a) position. The voltage light may remain on for several minutes while the battery is being charged. •(o) OIL PRESSURE light (B), on Model S2554 only, will come on when engine starts and should go out within 5 seconds. If indicator lights stay on longer than given time, S
