John Deere L2048 User Manual

Operator’s manual

This manual is related to the following products:

L17.542 L1742 L2548

Table of contents

Document Outline

Introduction
- Thank You for Purchasing a Scotts Product
- Using Your Operator’s Manual
- Special Messages
- CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
Product Identification
- Record Identification Numbers
- Register Your Product and Warranty Online
Table of Contents
Safety
- Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
- DANGER: ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS
- WARNING: AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
- DANGER - CAUTION: POISON
- DANGER: ROTATING BLADE-THROWN OBJECTS
- DANGER: ROTATING BLADE
- WARNING
- Emission Control System Certification Label
- Emission Compliance Period
- Certification
- Operating Safely
- Checking Mowing Area
- Parking Safely
- Rotating Blades are Dangerous
  - HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS:
  - PROTECT CHILDREN:
- Avoid Tipping
- Keep Riders Off
- Towing Loads Safely
- Wear Appropriate Clothing
- Driving Safely on Public Roads
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Prevent Fires
- Tire Safety
- Handling Fuel Safely
  - Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable:
- Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Operator Station Controls
- Miscellaneous Controls
- Miscellaneous Accessories
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
- Checking Mower Level
- Adjusting Mower Level
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing PTO Switch
- Testing Seat Switch
- Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using the Park Brake
  - Locking park brake:
  - Unlocking park brake:
- Using the Fuel Gauge
- Using the Service Reminder
- Starting the Engine
- Idling Engine
- Stopping the Engine
- Using Headlights
  - Engine Off
  - Engine On
- Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission
  - Travel Forward
  - Travel in Reverse
  - Emergency Stopping
- Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission
  - Travel Forward
  - Travel in Reverse
  - Emergency Stopping
- Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Cruise Control (On Models 17.542, 2048 and 2548 Only)
  - Engage Cruise Control
  - Disengage Cruise Control
- Using Mower Lift Lever
  - Transporting or Getting On and Off Machine
  - Mowing
- Using Mower
- Pushing Machine
- Unplugging Mower or Optional Bagger
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Using Mulch Cover
  - Side Discharge
  - Mulching
- Using the Power Port (Models 2048 and 2548 Only)
- Using CargO Mount System
- Using Storage Accessories
- Using Weights
- Using Tire Chains
- Mowing Tips
Replacement Parts
- Service Literature
- Parts
- Part Numbers
Service Intervals
- Servicing Your Machine
- Intervals
Service Lubrication
- Grease
  - The following greases are preferred:
- Lubricating Front Axle Pivot
- Lubricating Front Axle Wheel Spindles and Bearings
- Lubricating Seat
- Lubricating Pivot Points
Service Engine
- Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- Avoid Fumes
- Engine Oil
  - The following John Deere oils are preferred:
  - Other oils may be used if above John Deere oils are not available, provided they meet the followi...
- Checking Engine Oil Level
- Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model 1742)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model 17.542)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Models 2048 and 2548)
- Checking Spark Plug
- Adjusting Carburetor
- Replacing Fuel Filter
Service Transmission
- Checking Transmission
Service Mower
- Installing or Removing Mower Drive Belt at Engine Drive Sheave (48 (3-in-1) Only)
- Removing Mower
- Installing Mower
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42 (3 in 1))
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt (48 (3 in 1))
- Adjusting Mower Belt Tension (42 (3 in 1) Only)
- Adjusting Spindle Brakes (42 (3 in 1) Only)
- Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- Servicing Mower Blades
  - Removing Mower Blades
  - Installing Mower Blades
- Sharpening Blades
- Balancing Blades
Service Electrical
- Service the Battery Safely
- Removing and Installing the Battery
  - Removing
  - Installing
- Cleaning Battery and Terminals
- Using Booster Battery
- Replacing Headlight Bulb
- Replacing Fuse
Service Miscellaneous
- Filling Fuel Tank
- Removing and Installing Hood
  - Removing
  - Installing
- Cleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces
- Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
Troubleshooting
- Using Troubleshooting Chart
- Engine
- Electrical
- Tractor
- Mower
Storage
- Storing Safety
- Preparing Machine for Storage
- Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
  - Fuel:
  - Engine:
- Removing Machine From Storage
Assembly
- Charge and Connect Battery
- Check Tire Pressure
- Adjust Mower Level
- Check Machine Safety System
- Break-In Electric PTO Clutch (Models 2048 and 2548 Only)
Specifications
- Gear Model L1742
  - Gear Speed Range
- Automatic Model L17.542
- Automatic Models L2048 and L2548
- Electrical System (All Models)
- Capacities
  - Model 1742
  - Model 17.542, 2048 and 2548
- Dimensions (All Models)
- Tires
  - Models 1742 and 17.542
  - Models 2048 and 2548
- Mower Deck - 42 (3 in 1)
- Mower Deck - 48 (3 in 1)
- Recommended Lubricants
Warranty
- Limited Warranty For New Scotts Brand Products-U.S. Only
- Limited Warranty For New Scotts Brand Products
- John Deere, Federal and California Emission Control System Warranty (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)
- Tire Warranty
- Limited Battery Warranty
Index
Notes
Quality Statement
- Please do not return this product to the store where you purchased it.
Service Record
- Record Service Dates