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Before attempting to use your STANLEY mower,
make sure you are familiar with all of the
components and have read the manual.
Starting the Engine
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. Make sure the shut off
valve, located at the
bottom of the tank, is in
the ON position.
2. Make sure the blade
control lever is in the OFF position. NOTE: The
safety interlock system prevents the engine from
being started if the blade control lever is not in the
OFF position.
3. Pull CHOKE if necessary.
4. Turn the key clockwise to the START position and
allow it to return to the ON position when the
engine starts.
5. When the engine starts to run and the key returns
to the ON position, push CHOKE off.
Stopping the Mower
To stop your STANLEY mower, turn the remote toggle
switch to the OFF position or turn the mower off at the
main control panel on the back corner of the chassis.
Make certain the blades are turned to the OFF position
before attempting the restart. Note: The key must be in
the OFF position, even if the remote shut-down switch is
on OFF, to prevent drain on the battery.
Braking distances for the towing vehicle will be
increased because of the weight of the Tow Behind
mower. Use caution until you are comfortable with the
abilities of the towing vehicle to stop the mower.
Rev: Mar2011
10
Operating Instructions
Mowing in Reverse
1. ALWAYS watch where you are going, and make
certain the area is clear before backing up.
2. Back up slowly and carefully. Do not allow the
mower to jackknife.
3. If the hitch is in an offset configuration, use
EXTREME CAUTION in reverse to prevent jack-
knifing.
NEVER BACK THE MOWER TOWARDS DITCHES OR
OVER RIDGES ONTO SLOPES. THE WEIGHT OF THE
MOWER CAN PULL YOU AND YOUR TOWING VEHICLE
INTO A DITCH OR DOWN A HILL CAUSING SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
Executing Turns with the Tow Behind Mower
1. ALWAYS reduce speed to make turns of any kind.
2. The turning radius of your STANLEY mower is
limited by the design of the towing vehicle. The
hitch can come into contact with the towing vehicle
during turns, and the radius of the turn must be
limited to prevent this contact.
3. Use EXTREME CAUTION when executing turns on
hills and slopes.
4. Tow behind models equipped with wing mowers
can potentially execute a zero turn about the tip of
one of the wings. Use EXTREME CAUTION due to
the potential to for the mower to jack-knife.
STANLEY Tow Behind Mower
100TS
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