► ► BEST ◄ ◄ JOHN DEERE - TM1776 S1642, S1742, S2046 and S2546 - SCOTTS LAWN TRACTORS SERVICE / REPAIR / TECHNICAL MANUAL !

This technical manual is written for an experienced
technician and contains sections that are specifically for
this product. It is a part of a total product support
program.
The manual is organized so that all the information on a
particular system is kept together. The order of grouping
is as follows:
Table of Contents
Specifications
Component Location
System Schematic
Theory of Operation
Troubleshooting Chart
Diagnostics
Tests & Adjustments
Repair
Note: Depending on the particular section or system
being covered, not all of the above groups may be
used.
Each section will be identified with a symbol rather than a
number. The groups and pages within a section will be
consecutively numbered.


COVERS THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:

Lubricants 2-9
B
Battery
Charging 4-20
Load Test 4-21
Specifications 4-3
Test 4-20
Belt Tension Adjust, Mower Drive 8-7
Brake Switch Adjustment 4-24
Brake Switch/Blade Drive Switch Test 4-24
C
Component Location
38 Inch Mower Deck 8-4
42 Inch Mower Deck 8-5
46 Inch Mower Deck 8-6
Dash Panel 9-3
Fuel Tank 9-3
Hydrostatic Drive Traction System 6-8
Hydrostatic Power Train
Transaxle 6-7
Transaxle External 6-6
Mower Lift Linkage 8-3
Pedal Linkage Assembly 6-8
Shift Linkage 6-9
Steering 7-3
Cranking & Fuel Shutoff Solenoid
Circuit Operation 4-9
Diagnosis 4-10
D
Dash Panel Removal and Installation 9-5
Diagnostics
Charging Circuit 4-17
Cranking & Fuel Shutoff Solenoid 4-10
Gear Power Train 5-13
Headlight Circuit 4-18
Hydrostatic Power Train 6-18, 6-20
E
Electrical
AC Voltage Output Test 4-22
Battery
Charging 4-20
Load Test 4-21
Test 4-20
Charging & Headlight Circuit Operation 4-16
Charging Circuit Diagnosis 4-17
Component Location 4-7
DC Amperage Output Test 4-21
Diagnostic Information 4-4
Diagnostics 4-9
General Information 4-4
General Specifications 2-2
Ground Circuit Test 4-26
Reading Schematics 4-4
Schematic 4-5
Seat Switch Test 4-23
Specifications 4-3
Theory of Operation 4-4
Troubleshooting 4-8
Wire Color Chart 4-4
Wire Harness 4-6
Engine
General Specifications 2-2
Installation 3-5
Oil 2-8
Other Materials 3-3
Removal 3-4
Repair 3-4
Service Equipment & Tools 3-3
Specifications 3-3
F
Front Axle
Installation 9-5
Removal 9-5
Repair 9-5
Front Wheels Removal & Installation 9-4
Fuel Tank Removal and Installation 9-5
G
Gasoline
Specifications 2-8
Storage 2-8
INDEX
INDEX - 2 4/1/98
Gear Power Train
Brake
Adjustment 5-16
Component Location 5-12
Test 5-15
Clutch Actuating Spring 5-16
Component Location 5-8
Diagnostics 5-13
Drive Belt
Inspection 5-19
Installation 5-20
Specifications 5-3
Drive System Adjustment 5-15
Ground Speeds Specifications 5-4
Input Shaft
Gear & Pinion Inspect 5-25
Gear/Pinion Gear Installation 5-26
Input Shaft Gear
Disassembly 5-25
Intermediate & Drive Shaft Disassembly 5-29
Intermediate Shaft Repair 5-29
Other Materials 5-4
Rear Axle Loading Specification 5-3
Service Parts Kits 5-4
Sheave & Shift Arm Removal 5-23
Shift Linkage
Adjustment 5-17
Component Location 5-9
Removal & Installation 5-22
Specifications 5-3
Theory of Operation 5-10
Torque Specifications 5-4
Traction Drive
Belt Removal 5-18
System Component Location 5-9
System Removal 5-20
Transaxle
Brake Installation 5-33
Brake Removal 5-24
Case Halves Assembly 5-32
Case Separation 5-24
Component Location 5-6
Differential/Axle Shaft
Assembly 5-30
Disassembly 5-30
Inspection 5-30
Dimensions 5-3
Disassembly 5-23
Drive Sheave/Shift Arm Install 5-34
Gear Ratios Specifications 5-4
Gear Tooth Specifications 5-3
Idler Assembly Installation 5-32
Idler Gear Disassembly 5-28
Idler Gear Inspection 5-28
Intermediate/Drive Shaft
Inspection 5-29
Installation 5-31
Lubrication Specification 5-3
Operation 5-11
Shift Detent Removal 5-24
Shifter Detent Installation 5-33
Shifter Disassembly 5-27
Transaxle Assembly 5-30
Troubleshooting 5-5
General Specifications
Battery 4-3
Chassis 2-5
Fuel/Air system 2-2
Mower Deck Drive Belt 2-3
Spark Plug 4-3
Steering 2-5
Tires 2-5
Traction Drive Belt 2-3
Wheel & Tire 2-5
Grease 2-9
H
Hydrostatic Power Train
Brake Spring Adjustment 6-24
Brake/Neutral Return Pedal
Component Location & Operation 6-12
Pedal Travel 6-13
Theory of Operation 6-12
Component Location
Pedal Linkage Assembly 6-8
Shift Linkage 6-9
Transaxle 6-7
Transaxle External 6-6
Diagnosis 6-20
Diagnosis, General 6-18
Drive Belt Specifications 6-3
Linkage Removal/Installation 6-28
Other Materials 6-5
Repair
Specifications 6-4
Traction Drive Belt Inspection 6-26
Traction Drive Belt Installation 6-26
Traction Drive Belt Removal 6-26
Shift Linkage Adjustment 6-23
Shift Linkage Spring Adjustment 6-24
Specifications 6-3
Torque 6-4
Tests & Adjustments
INDEX
4/1/98 INDEX - 3
Traction Drive System 6-22
Theory of Operation 6-10
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment 6-22
Traction Drive Component Location 6-8
Traction Drive System
Drive Belt Tensioning System
Removal/Inspection/Installation 6-27
Transaxle
Assembly 6-40
Disassembly 6-33
Installation 6-32
Removal and Installation 6-30
Removal External Components 6-31
Transport Valve (Free-Wheel) Operation 6-13
Troubleshooting 6-15
Hydrostatic Transaxle
Assembly 6-40
Axle Loading Specification 6-3
Brake Components Wear Tolerance 6-4
Brake Torque Rating Specification 6-3
Disassembly 6-33
Drive Sheave And Fan
Installation 6-32
Removal 6-31
Drive Sheave And Fan Removal 6-33
Fan/Drive Sheave Installation 6-42
Gear Ratios Specifications 6-3
Ground Speed Specifications 6-3
Housing Case Halves Separation 6-33
Installation 6-32
Lubrication Specifications 6-3
Motor/Drive Shaft Disassemble/Inspect 6-36
Motor/Drive Shaft Installation 6-40
Output Torque Rating Specifications 6-3
Pump Input Shaft Assembly
Removal and Installation 6-38
Removal and Installation 6-30
Removal External Components 6-31
Reservoir Cover Removal 6-42
Reservoir Fill Procedure 6-42
Transaxle Components Wear Tolerance 6-4
I
Ignition
Circuit Operation 4-12
Circuit Test Points 4-14
Specifications 4-3
Ignition Switch
Removal & Installation 4-27
Test 4-25
L
Lubricant Storage 2-9
M
Mower Deck
38 Inch 8-4
42 Inch 8-5
46 Inch 8-6
Gage Wheel Adjustment 8-15
Installation 8-12
Leveling (Front-To-Rear) 8-9
Leveling (Side-To-Side) 8-8
Removal 8-10
Mower Drive Belt Replacement 8-11
Mower Lift Linkage 8-3
Mower Spindle Assembly Repair 8-14
O
Oil Filters 2-9
R
Readjusting Suspension for Mower Cut Height 8-10
Rear Wheels Removal And Installation 9-4
S
Serial Number
Engine 2-10
Gear Transaxle 2-10
Tractor Identification Number 2-10
Spark Plug Specifications 4-3
Specifications 2-2
Spindle Brake Adjustment 8-7
Starter
Amp Draw Test 4-23
Solenoid Test 4-22
Specifications 4-3
Stator Specifications 4-3
Steering
Backlash Adjustment 7-5
Column Bushings Replacement 7-5
INDEX
INDEX - 4 4/1/98
Component Location 7-3
Repair 7-4
Service Equipment & Tools 7-4
Steering Gear Removal 7-4
Synthetic Lubricants 2-9
T
Tests and Adjustments
Hydrostatic Power Train 6-22
Mower Drive Belt Tension 8-7
Spindle Brake 8-7
Torque Values
Metric 2-7
Unified Inch 2-6
Traction Drive System
Drive Belt Inspection 6-26
Drive Belt Installation 6-26
Drive Belt Operation 6-10
Drive Belt Removal 6-26
Drive Belt Tensioning System
Removal/Inspection/Installation 6-27
Tests And Adjustments 6-22
Transaxle and Shift Linkage System Operation 6-10
Transport Valve (Free-Wheel) Operation 6-13
W
Wheels Repair

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