Scotts S2048, S2554 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Service Miscellaneous - Page 66
SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS
DO NOT use power buffers to remove wax.
DO NOT spray insect repellent near machine. Insect
repellent spray may damage plastic or painted surfaces.
Be careful not to spill fuel on any plastic or painted
surfaces. Wipe up fuel immediately.
Repair:
Your Authorized Service Center has the professional
materials needed to properly remove surface scratches
from any plastic surfaces.
DO NOT attempt to paint over marks or scratches in
plastic parts.
DO NOT use polishing compounds to attempt to
remove scratches.
PAINTED METAL SURFACES
Correct Cleaning Care:
Follow automotive practices to care for your tractor
painted metal surfaces. Use a high-quality automotive
wax regularly to maintain the factory look of your
tractor’s painted surfaces.
Repair:
Minor Scratches (surface scratch):
1. Clean area thoroughly to be repaired.
2. Use automotive polishing compound to remove
surface scratches.
DO NOT use rubbing compound to avoid removing
paint.
3. Apply wax to entire surface.
Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing):
1. Clean area to be repaired with rubbing alcohol or
mineral spirits.
2. Use paint stick with factory-matched colors available
from your Authorized Service Center to fill scratches.
Follow directions for use and for drying.
Apply sparingly to scratch without getting on
surrounding painted surface. Fill in scratch to level of
surrounding painted area.
Allow to dry 48 hours in warm weather and up to 30
days in colder temperatures.
3. Use automotive polishing compound to smooth out
surface. Do not use power buffer.
4. Apply wax to surface.