Scotts lawn tractors

Scotts S1742

The Scotts S1742 is a lawn tractor produced from 1999 to 2001, built by John Deere and distributed by Scotts. It features a 17 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed unsynchronized gear transmission by Dana, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor has a weight of 388 lbs and dimensions of 60 inches length, 36 inches width, and 38.6 inches height. It comes equipped with a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck and lawn/turf tires sized 15x6.50-6 front and 20x8.0-8 rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 190 CCA and negative ground. The operator station is open. Related models include the Scotts S1642 and S2046.
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ModelS1742

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Scotts S1742

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 311777
Power17 hp (12.7 kW)
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Displacement465 cc (28.4 ci)
Oil capacity1 qts (0.9 L)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Features
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions
Width36 inches (91 cm)
Height38.6 inches (98 cm)
Length60 inches (152 cm)
Weight388 lbs (175 kg)
Rear tire20x8.0-8
Front tire15x6.50-6
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA190
Battery GroupBCI Group U1
Battery volts12
Production
TypeLawn tractor
Built inGreeneville, Tennessee, USA
DistributorScotts
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Years produced1999 - 2001
Attachments
Typemid-mount Scotts
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
ManufacturerDana