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Operating Instructions
36FS, 5 4FS
Disengaging
Hydrostatic
Drive Units
Before physically moving the mower when the engine is
NOT running, the hydrostatic drive units need to be
disengaged into free-wheel mode.
Return to Neutral
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.
To disengage these hydro units:
1.
Remove the hydro tool stored under the hydro unit.
2.
Use the hook on the hydro tool to pull the hydro
release pin back and out.
Repeat on the other side.
It may be necessary to
bump the hydro carrier
forward for easier free-
wheeling.
CAUTION! Never bump, hit or
push the actual hydros.
To return to operation mode:
1.
Slide the hydro tool
through the hydro
tensioner. Pull until the
pin sets. Repeat on the
other side. If the pin
partially sets, tap the pin.
2.
Replace the hydro tool to storage under the hydro
unit.
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4.
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7.
8.
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Using an 8mm
wrench, reach through
the bottom of the hydro
panel to the return-to-
neutral set pin bolts.
Loosen bolts on the
side that needs
adjusting.
Be sure the brake is in the OFFposition. In a safe
operator position, start the engine.
With the engine running, slowly move the handle
on the side needing adjustment until that side
comes to a complete stop. If the mower creeps
forward, pull handle in reverse, If the mower
creeps backward, pull the handle forward.
When the mower stops moving completely the
hydro is in the neutral position.
Turn off the engine.
Slowly tighten the bolts without moving the plate.
With the bolts tightened, move to a safe operator
position and start the engine.
If the creep has returned, repeat the process.
Multiple iterations may be required.
DANGER
]
DANGER! Make certain the engine comes to a
complete
stop before putting you hands in the
access panel.
10. Reinstall hydro access panel.
Rev: Mar2011
STANLEY® Finish Mower
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