Care For Plastic And Painted Surfaces; Painted Metal Surfaces; Plastic Surfaces - Scotts S1642, S1742, S2046 Operator's Manual

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4. Remove fuel tank cap (A).
5. Fill tank with fresh fuel only to bottom of filler neck.
6. Install fuel tank cap and lower hood.

Care for Plastic and Painted Surfaces

PLASTIC SURFACES

The plastic parts on your tractor are made of a blend of
polycarbonate and polyester materials. These parts are
extremely strong and durable. Unlike painted metal, the
plastic parts will never dent or rust. If the plastic parts get
scratched, the color will remain the same since the color
goes through the entire part.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! "Dry wiping" or wiping
the plastic surface when it is dry will result in minor
surface scratches. Always wet the surface before
cleaning. Follow correct cleaning and waxing
procedures.
Correct Cleaning Care:
NOTE: Follow cleaning procedure every time plastic
surfaces are cleaned. DO NOT wipe dry plastic surface
with hand or towel.
1. Before washing, rinse hood and entire machine with
clean water to remove dirt and dust that may scratch the
surface.
2. Wash plastic surface with clean water and a mild liquid
automotive washing soap. Use a SOFT, CLEAN cloth (bath
towel or automotive mitt) when washing.
3. Dry thoroughly with a SOFT, CLEAN cloth (diaper or
bath towel).
4. Wax the surface with a liquid automotive wax. Use
products that specifically say "contains no abrasives".
5. Remove applied wax by hand using a clean, soft cloth.
SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS
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Avoid Damage:
• "Dry wiping" or wiping the plastic surface when it is dry
is a major source of minor surface scratches.
• DO NOT wipe hood or other plastic parts unless wetted
first.
• DO NOT apply wax unless plastic surface has been
thoroughly cleaned first.
• DO NOT use abrasive materials, such as polishing
compounds, to clean or to wax plastic surface.
• DO NOT wax plastic surfaces without drying first. Hard-
to-remove water spots will be left.
• DO NOT use solvents or commercial cleaners.
• 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 John Deere dealer 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.