Scotts S1642 Operator's Manual page 21

3. Release locking lever lock (B) to keep lift lever (A) in
position.
Using Mower
1. Start engine and allow it to idle for two to three minutes.
2. Lower mower to cutting height.
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3. Push throttle lever (A) up to the full throttle (
4. Push mower engagement lever (B) forward to start
mower.
5. Pull lever (B) back to stop mower blades.
Mower Blade Selection
• Standard Blades: Designed for bagging, side
discharging, and all mowing conditions.
• Bagging Blades: Designed for cutting and bagging thick,
tall grass and/or leaves.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Blades that are not
specifically used for mulching, will destroy the
mulch plug and may damage the tractor and mower
deck. Mulching blades must be used with the mulch
plug insert.
• Mulching Blades: Must be used only with the Mulch
Plug. See your John Deere dealer.
OPERATING
Using Mower Deck Side Discharge (42-Inch
Mower Deck)
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NOTE: For maximum side discharge operation, it may
be necessary to change the mower blades, see
Servicing Mower Blades in the SERVICE MOWER
section.
B
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) position.
To set-up and operate the 42" deck for side discharge
operation the factory installed mulch cover (A) must be
removed.
1. Remove mulch cover:
2. Store mulch cover in a well protected area and have it
readily available for when you want to use deck as a
mulching deck.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before you adjust
mower: STOP engine, remove key, and wait for
blades to STOP.
Be careful, sharp edges on mower blades.
Always wear gloves when handling mower
blades.
B
• Lift plastic discharge chute.
• Grasp corner of steel chute, pull outward to unlock
and pivot up.
• Unhook both rubber hooks (B) and remove mulch
cover.
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