FINISH MOWER Owner’s Manual This manual contains important safety instructions for the gasoline engine powered lawnmower models: 36FS, 54FS, 36FDS READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. SAVE THIS MANUAL. Need Help? Parts, Service and Technical Assistance call: 1-919-550-3259 www.mower911.
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6FS, 54FS Contents Safety Information and Warnings ......................................................................... 1 Operation Safety Precautions ...............................................................................2 Safety Decals ............................................................................................................3 Product Specifications ...........................................................................................
Safety Information and Warnings 36FS, 54FS Safety Information Mower Inspection STANLEY lawn mowers are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions. Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating your lawn mower. For your safety, inspect the lawn mower before each use.
Operation Safety Precautions 36FS, 54FS 9. Never operate the mower with defective guards or shields, or without the safety devices securely mounted in place. 10. Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower during operation. 11. Do not change the governor settings or over speed the engine. 12. Always stop the engine when you leave the mower, even for a moment. 13.
Safety Decals 36FS, 54FS Safety Decal Identification The labels shown below are located on your mower to warn you of potential hazards and provide you with important safety information. If these decals become difficult to read or are missing from the mower, please contact GXi Parts & Service, LLC at 1-919-550-3259 or www.mower911.com for a replacement.
Product Specifications 36FS, 54FS Models Feature 36FS 54FS Product Type Commercial, 0-turn Commercial, 0-turn Cutting Width 36-inch 54-inch Engine See engine manufacturer’s manual See engine manufacturer’s manual Engine Start Electric Electric Transmission Type Dual hydrostatic Dual hydrostatic Transmission Mfg Peerless Peerless Mower Speeds Infinitely variable Infinitely variable Deck Type Floating, quick change Floating, quick change Cutting Height 1.5- 4.
Control Panel and Lawn Mower Components 36FS, 54FS Throughout this manual, instructions are given on the operation of your STANLEY mower. We recommend that while going through this manual, you have your mower available for quick and easy access in order to orient yourself with the controls, maintenance and orientation of different parts. Please read through the manual before operating. Control Panel Below, you will find a diagram of the control panel.
Assembly Instructions Step 1: Front Wheel Assembly Note: Some mowers may be shipped with the front wheels pre-assembled. A. Remove packaging materials surrounding the front wheels and remove the bolt threaded into the front wheel. Retain this bolt and washer for future use. B. Unscrew the fastener holding the bolt to the steel shipping rack. Set the nut and bolt aside. It will be re-used in the mower assembly process. C. Remove the mower from the steel shipping rack. D.
Assembly Instructions 36FS, 54FS Step 2: Mower Assembly Instructions A. Attach handle bars using the upper hole position setting. Using this hole position sets the handle bars several inches lower. Use the lower hole position raising the handle bar location by several inches for comfort, if necessary. These hole positions can also be used for adjusting the handle bar location for operators of different heights and arm lengths. Select the height that is most comfortable for you. B.
Assembly Instructions 36FS, 54FS Step 3: Wire Harness Assembly and Connections The pre-wired handle bar assembly has a total of four (4) connections. Route the wire harness as shown in the top right photo and make the following connections indentified by number in the other photos: 1. Route the smaller, white, 2-pin connector through a hole in the chassis and connect it to the blade activation safety switch 2-pin connector. 2.
Assembly Instructions 36FS, 54FS Step 5: Fuel tank connections Locate the fuel tank on the fuel tank bracket with the recessed area pointing toward the rear so any spills drain away from the engine. Align the fuel valve in the center of the clearance hole. Place the fuel tank straps into position, wrapping them around the tank and the bracket. Battery pan Once the fuel tank and straps are in place, securely tighten the straps using the bolts provided.
Operating Instructions Starting the Engine Operating the Mower DANGER DANGER: Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. NOTE: Be sure to add fresh unleaded gasoline and fill the engine with manufacturers recommended motor oil before starting your mower. 1.
Operating Instructions 36FS, 54FS Disengaging Hydrostatic Drive Units Return to Neutral Before physically moving the mower when the engine is NOT running, the hydrostatic drive units need to be disengaged into free-wheel mode. If the mower creeps or will not stop as desired when the handles are in neutral position, adjustments are necessary. CAUTION: Be sure the engine is OFF before you open the hydro access panel. 1. Remove the bolts to access hydro panel.
36FS, 54FS Mowing WARNING WARNING! Thoroughly inspect the area where you plan to use the mower. Look for items such as stones, sticks , wire, and other foreign objects. If struck by the mower, these and other objects may become projectiles that could lead to serious injury or death. Clear area of all debris. Keep people and pets at a safe distance. WARNING WARNING! Do not operate the mower with defective guards, shields, or without the safety devices securely in place. 1.
Operating Instructions Changing the Height of Cut Your mower is equipped with an easily-adjustable floating deck, which can be adjusted for cut heights of 1½ inches to 4½ inches in ½-inch increments. 36FS, 54FS 3. Raise or lower the deck until the hole in the height adjust bar aligns with the desired cut height hole on the height adjust bracket. 4. Replace the height adjust pins into the desired cut height holes. All 4 height adjust pins must be set to the same desired cut height position.
Operating Instructions Spindle Brake Inspection and Replacement IMPORTANT! The mower belts are adjusted to ensure the blades stop turning within seven (7) seconds of releasing the blade control lever. If you are making any belt adjustments whatsoever, for your safety and the safety of others around you, you must ensure the belts are re-adjusted to achieve this design specification. Blade and pulley brake inspections should be performed every 50 blade on and off cycles. 36-inch mowers have 1 brake.
General Maintenance 36FS, 54FS Fuel The Importance of Maintenance Regular maintenance is essential to ensure your mower continues to deliver safe and high-quality performance. To help you properly care for your mower, the following pages include a recommended maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Maintenance is the responsibility of the owner and must be performed regularly.
36FS, 54FS Maintenance Schedule Time Interval Item Procedure Break-in (first 5 hrs) Every 8 hrs Every 40 hrs Every 100 hrs Every 200 hrs (daily) (weekly) (Bi-weekly) (monthly) Belts Inspect (adjust if needed) Blades Inspect and Sharpen X Engine Air Filter Inspect (see Engine Owner’s Manual) X Engine Cooling Areas Clean (see Engine Owner’s Manual) X X X Check (see Engine Owner’s Manual) X Engine Oil Change (see Engine Owner’s Manual) X Engine Oil Filter Change (see Engine Owner’s Man
Service Adjustments DANGER DANGER: Before making any adjustments or servicing your mower, make sure the mower is on level ground, the blades are disengaged, the key is removed, the engine is off and the spark plug wires are disconnected from the spark plugs to prevent accidental contact. If maintenance or adjustments are being performed after operation of the mower, allow the unit to cool since heat build up could cause severe burns. Engine-to-Blade Belt Adjustment 1.
Service Adjustments Engine-to-Hydrostatic Drives Belt Adjustment 1. The engine-to-hydrostatic drives belt is located underneath the rear deck. The belt should move approximately 5/16-inch to 3/4-inch with three (3) to five (5) pounds of pressure applied to the belt midway between the transmission pulley and the engine output shaft pulley. When installing a new belt, the tension should be higher than the running tension.
Lubrication Points 36FS, 54FS To ensure proper lubrication of moving parts, GXi recommends that you lubricate the following components with a highquality, EP2 high-temperature-based grease or equivalent. Should the conditions of operation be more severe than normal, the lubrication interval may need to be shortened. GTR/OPE grease is the recommended lubricant. 3.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solution Engine will not start 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Troubleshooting 36FS, 54FS Problem Possible Causes Solution Mower will not move forward or reverse 1. Brake ON 2. Bypass levers pulled out 1. Release brake on control panel 2. Ensure bypass pins are retracted Cannot move mower when the engine is off 1. Bypass not engaged 1. Pull left and right bypass pins and set them in slots in the chassis (p. 11) Engine is overheating 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Limited Warranty & Service 36FS, 54FS Length of Warranty: *(from the date of original retail purchase) Products Covered by this Warranty Residential Commercial Rental Engine Transmission Mower frame Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty Lifetime (original owner only) Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty Lifetime (original owner only) Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty 90 days Belts, Tires, Battery Attachments 90 days 1 yr limited 90 days 1 yr limited 90 days 30
