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  1. M

    John Deere manufactured by Scotts clicks no start

    Clicks as soon as the key is turned on, before turning to start the engine. Turning key further to engage the starter results in no starter engagement. Thinking battery, not it. Thinking stater and solenoid, not it. I removed the stater/solenoid and turned the key to the on position and hear the...
  2. prangster

    Scotts = Murray?

    I recently acquired a Scotts model 50567x8, 20 hp, 50" rider. I can find very little info on this mower but it occurs to me that the mower is likely a rebadged Murray. True? Can anyone cross reference these (or other) mowers? An owners manual would be very helpful in dealing with the deck and...
  3. prangster

    Scotts 50567x8 rider, Kohler 20hp, 50" deck

    Well I needed a mower in a hurry and ended up with this well-used Scotts rider. Question 1 Can't find an owners manual anywhere! My research indicates this mower was made by Murray. Is that correct? If so I wonder if there is Murray wth the same specs as the Scotts mower. If I can't find a...
  4. K

    Scotts by John Deere S1642 disc brakes

    I have owned this lawn tractor since August 29, 2001. I personally haven't serviced, what the manual refers to as "Adjusting Brakes (Gear)". The manual has 3 types of brake adjustments Adjusting Brakes (Gear), Adjusting Brakes (Automatic Hand Control) and Adjusting Brakes (Automatic Foot...
  5. K

    Scotts S1642 Hydrostatic Transmission

    Is there a maintenance schedule for the transmission? I've had the same mower for over 20 years and if there's fluid in the transmission, I'm thinking it could be due for a fresh refill. Also, exactly how would I drain and refill the fluid(s). Also, has anyone discovered a way to replace the...
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