Stanley 54FS Owner's Manual
Stanley 54FS Owner's Manual

Stanley 54FS Owner's Manual

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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.com
When
you call the help-line
you will need to have the following
information:
Date of Purchase:
Location of Purchase:
Serial#
- Mower:
Serial # - Engine:
Serial # - Hydro Trans (L)
Serial # - Hydro Trans (R)

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual FINISH MOWER 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.com...
  • Page 2 No part of this publication can be reproduced or distributed without prior written permission of GXi Outdoor Power, LLC Clayton, NC 27520 USA. is a registered trademark of The Stanley Works or its affiliates and is used under license by GXi Outdoor Power, LLC...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Limited Warranty and Service ................22 About this Manual Congratulations on the purchase of your new STANLEY commercial mower. We at GXi Outdoor Power are confident that this mower will provide excellent performance, outstanding quality, and great durability when operated and maintained as directed in this manual.
  • Page 4: Safety Information And Warnings

    Check engine oil and air filters as recommended in the engine manufacturer's manual. WARNING! Do not use your STANLEY lawn mower to carry passengers. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children at a safe distance from the machine while it is...
  • Page 5: Operation Safety Precautions

    Watch for pedestrian or vehicular traffic when moving the mower while not in use (i.e., loading, unloading or transporting). Before setting up your STANLEY mower, disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs and ground them against the engine to prevent inadvertent starting.
  • Page 6: Safety Decals

    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 difficultto 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. STANLEY® Finish Mower Rev: Mar2011...
  • Page 7: Product Specifications

    9-inch X 3.5-inch smooth tread Brake System Internal hydraulic and mechanical park Internal hydraulic and mechanical park Weight Approx. 450 Ibs. Approx. 510 Ibs. Height/Length 48 inches x 78 inches 62 inches x 78 inches STANLEY® Finish Mower Rev: Mar2011...
  • Page 8: Control Panel And Lawn Mower Components

    36FS, 5 4FS 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.
  • Page 9: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly Instructions 36FS, 54FS 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.
  • Page 10: Step 2: Mower Assembly

    Assembly Instructions 36FS, 54FS Step 2: Mower Assembly Instructions 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.
  • Page 11: Step 3: Wire Harness Assembly And Connections

    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...
  • Page 12: Step 5: Fuel Tank Connections

    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 away from the engine. Align the fuel valve in the center of the clearance hole.
  • Page 13: Operating Instructions

    ON position, push CHOKE off. manual parking brake any time the mower is left unattended or is being transported. 10. To physically move the mower when the engine is NOT running, disengage the hydrostatic drive units. STANLEY® Finish Mower Rev: Mar2011...
  • Page 14: Disengaging Hydrostatic Drive Units

    Replace the hydro tool to storage under the hydro unit. DANGER DANGER! Make certain the engine comes to a complete stop before putting you hands in the access panel. 10. Reinstall hydro access panel. STANLEY® Finish Mower Rev: Mar2011...
  • Page 15: Mowing

    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.
  • Page 16: Changing The Height Of Cut

    Park the mower on level ground and block the rear wheels to prevent accidental rollback. Raise the front end of the mower using a jack stand. Use one wrench to loosen nutAwhile holding bolt B with the other wrench. (See adjacent photo.) STANLEY® Finish Mower Rev: Mar2011...
  • Page 17: Spindle Brake Inspection And Replacement

    STANLEY® Finish Mower Rev: Mar2011...
  • Page 18: General Maintenance

    Engine Oil Be sure to use genuine STANLEY mower replacement CHECK ENGINE 01L BEFORE EACH USE. Refer to the parts when servicing your mower to assure the best Engine Owner's Manual for the type of oil to use, oil quality, safety and performance for your mower.
  • Page 19: Maintenance Schedule

    Fuel Line Check Grease Fittings Refer to page 16 Check for proper Hardware tightness Remove debris from Mower Main Frame under belt cover Check Operations Safety Interlock System and Switches Tires Check Air Pressure Spindle/Blade Brakes STANLEY® Finish Mower Rev: Mar2011...
  • Page 20 Recheck the tension on the blade-to- blade belt. If it is still loose repeat step Important: Do not over tighten the blade-to-blade belt. Over tension can cause premature wear on belts and blade spindles. Re-tighten locking nutB. Replace deck cover. STANLEY® Finish Mower Rev: Mar2011...
  • Page 21: Service Adjustments

    Once tension is set, tighten the jamb nut and elongate the existing holes or add new holes to achieve reinstall the hydro access panel. a tighter fit between the activation rod and the sensor. STANLEY® Finish Mower Rev: Mar2011...
  • Page 22: Lubrication Points

    (4) Disconnect the clutch tension rod connecting the deck retaining bolts. deck to the chassis. Tilt handle bars forward and pull chassis from deck. Reverse the steps to reconnect the optional attachment deck. STANLEY® Finish Mower Rev: Mar2011...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Blade activation linkage out of adjustment. Belts squeal when blades Incorrectbelttension Adjust belt tension are engaged Excessive belt wear Replace belt Belts slip when blades are 1. Incorrect belt tension Adjust belt tension engaged Excessive belt wear Replace belt STANLEY® Finish Mower Rev: Mar2011...
  • Page 24 Troubleshooting 36FS, 54FS Problem Possible Causes Solution Mower will not move Brake ON Release brake on control panel forward or reverse Bypass levers pulled out Ensure bypass pins are retracted Cannot move mower Bypass not engaged Pull left and right bypass pins and set them in slots when the engine is off in the chassis (p.
  • Page 25: Limited Warranty And Service

    Limited Warranty & Service 36FS, 54FS Length of Warranty: *(from the date of original retail purchase) Products Covered by this Commercial Rental Residential Warranty Engine Manufacturer's warranty Manufacturer's warranty Manufacturer's warranty Transmission Manufacturer's warranty Manufacturer's warranty Manufacturer's warranty Mower frame...

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