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36" BRUSH MOWER Owner's Manual This manual contains important safety instructions for the gasoline engine powered brush mower models: 36BS, 36BDS 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...
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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...
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36BS, 36BDS Check out our other great products at www.mower911.com or visit our web site at www.mower911.com Rev: M ar2011 STANLEY® Brush Mower...
Limited Warranty and Service ................21 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.
Check the tire pressure on both tires. Do not exceed the recommended 24 PSI maximum. WARNING! Do not use your STANLEY mower to carry Check the belts for proper wear and correct passengers. Keep bystanders, helpers, children and tension.
Operation Safety Precautions 36BS, 3 6BDS Never operate the mower with defective guards Equipment Operation--Safety Precautions or shields, or without the safety devices Do not operate the engine in a confined space securely mounted in place. where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can 10.
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® Brush Mower Rev: Mar2011...
Control System V-bar E-Z hydro speed control Fuel/Capacity Gasoline/4.5 gallons. Rear Drive Tires 16 x 6 Front Skid Wheels Brake System Internal hydraulic and mechanical park Weight Approximately 650 pounds Height/Length 48 inches x 78 inches STANLEY® Brush Mower Rev: Mar2011...
Control Panel and Brush Mower Components 36BS,36BDS 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.
Secure the wheel in place with the bolt and hardware that is provided with the wheel. Follow the same procedure for the second front skid wheel. STANLEY® Brush Mower Rev: Mar2011...
This positioning provides full forward speed and the correct restricted speed in reverse. Make minor adjustments to the position of the threaded connecting rod attachment to achieve this control positioning. V-plates STANLEY® Brush Mower Rev: Mar2011...
Step 4: Throttle and Choke Cable Connections The throttle and choke are shown in the adjacent photo. See instructions for connecting them to the engine in the Engine Owner's Manual provided. STANLEY® Brush Mower Rev: Mar2011...
Set position to clamp leaning slightly the brake bar againstthe forward, install the tire. washer and pin. Note: If more or less brake force is necessary or desired, repeat the procedure, changing the gap in Step 1. STANLEY® Brush Mower Rev: Mar2011...
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® Brush Mower Rev: Mar2011...
Multiple iterations may be required. Replace the hydro tool to storage under the hydro unit. DANGER DANGER! Make certain the engine comes to a complete stop before putting your hands in the access panel. 10. Reinstall hydro access panel. STANLEY® Brush Mower Rev: Mar2011...
To stop the blades, pull the blade control lever back to the OFFposition. WARNING--THE BLADES MAY TAKE UP TO 1.5 MINUTES TO STOP TURNING. DO NOT LEAVE THE OPERATOR'S ZONE OF THE MOWER UNTIL AFTER THE VISUALWARNING DISK HAS STOPPED COMPLETELY. STANLEY® Brush Mower Rev: Mar2011...
Replace the carrier protector, pivots, and blades making certain the keys are inserted in the pivots as they were removed. You will need assistance to start the nuts on the pivot bolts through the access hole. STANLEY® Brush Mower Rev: Mar2011...
Engine Oil Be sure to use genuine STANLEY mower replacement CHECK ENGINE OIL 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.
Replace Fuel Line Check Grease Fittings Refer to page 18 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 STANLEY® Brush Mower Rev: Mar2011...
It is not necessary Do not over-tighten. This could cause serious to keep the belt atthe greatest (smallest damage to the hydraulic drive systems. deflection) tension during normal operation. Important: Do not over-tighten the belt. STANLEY® Brush Mower Rev: Mar2011...
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In rare cases where the components become misaligned, the easiest means of adjusting the location is to elongate the existing holes or add new holes to achieve a tighter fit between the activation rod and the sensor. Rev:Mar2011 STANLEY ® Brush Mower...
GTR/OPE grease is the recommended lubricant. Blade activation rod supports (2 locations: one at Lubrication Point Locations the support under the fuel tank bracket and one STANLEY mowers have four (4)lubrication points. adjacent to the engine.) Note: The brush mower spindle bearings are both sealed top and bottom to prevent contaminants from entering the spindle.
Troubleshooting 36BS, 36BDS Possible Causes Solution Problem Engine will not start Keyinthe OFF position Turn keyto ON position Insufficient fuel in the tank Add gasoline Air bubble in the fuel line Prime engine or shake bubble out Turn valve ON...
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Troubleshooting 36BS, 36BDS 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.
GXi disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the product, transportation, commercial loss, or any other incidental or consequential damage. Any implied warranties are limited to the duration of this written limited warranty. THISWARRANTYIS V01D IFTHE MANUFACTURINGDATEAND THE SERIALNUMBER ONTHE EQUIPMENTHAS BEENREMOVED 0RTHE EQUIPMENTHAS BEENMODIFIED. I t_t,_t_ f_N _N_ 6A_T STANLEY® Brush Mower Rev: Mar2011...