Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Service Engine - 29
SERVICE ENGINE
cloth.
8. Lightly oil filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.
9. Install replacement oil filter. Turn oil filter to the right
(clockwise) until rubber gasket contacts filter adapter.
Tighten filter an additional one-half turn.
10.Remove dipstick (B) and refill with new oil of
recommended grade. (See Engine Oil in this section.)
11.Check oil level. For correct procedure see Checking Oil
Level in this section.
12.Oil level must be between ADD and FULL marks. Do not
overfill.
13.Install and tighten dipstick. Lower hood.
14.Start engine and check for oil leaks. Correct any leaks
before operating.
15.Run engine at idle for 30 seconds. Stop engine. Wait 30
seconds and check oil level.
16.If necessary, add oil to bring level to FULL mark on
dipstick.
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements
- S1642 and S1742
NOTE: It may be necessary to check the air filter more
frequently if operating vehicle in dusty conditions.
1. Lift hood.
2. Clean any dirt and debris from the air cleaner before
removing cover.
3. Remove cover (A).
4. Inspect foam precleaner (B) and element (C) without
removing.
5. If precleaner (B) is dirty, carefully remove from filter,
leaving element (C) in the air cleaner housing.
NOTE: DO NOT wash paper element.
6. Wash precleaner (B) in a solution of warm water and
liquid detergent.
7. Rinse precleaner thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water
in a dry cloth until precleaner is completely dry.
8. Put approximately 30 ml. (1 oz.) of clean engine oil onto
precleaner. Squeeze precleaner to distribute oil evenly.
Squeeze out excess oil with a clean cloth.
A
D
S1742
S1642
D
D1
B
C
B