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Summary of Contents for 48ZS

Page 1: ...NGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY SAVE THIS MANUAL Need Help Parts Service and Technical Assistance call 1 919 550 3259 www gxioutdoorpower com When you call the help line you will need to have...

Page 2: ...right to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever The information and specifications included in this publication were...

Page 3: ...ducts by visiting our web site at www gxioutdoorpower com 36 inch 54 inch Walk Behind Mower 54 inch 62 inch Zero Turn Mower 36 inch 45 inch Snow Blower 36 inch Brush Mower Chipper Shredder with 2 Way...

Page 4: ...n 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...

Page 5: ...so disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs and ground them against the engine to prevent inadvertent starting Walk around the mower and look for any fluid spills or leaks on or underneath...

Page 6: ...ls as they are flammable and vapors can explode 1 Only use gasoline approved containers for storage and keep out of reach from children 2 Do not fill fuel tank completely full Overfilling may result i...

Page 7: ...Beware on multiple blade units since the rotation of one blade may cause the rotation of the other blade 12 Do not operate the mower with the grass chute deflector in the raised position Serious inju...

Page 8: ...re with attachments as they can change the stability of the mower and cause loss of control 10 Slow down and drive extra carefully on hillsides Be sure to drive in the recommended direction on hillsid...

Page 9: ...r 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 6Xi Parts Service LLC a...

Page 10: ...on is 15 degrees Do not exceed 15 degrees with your mower 1 Line up the side of this page with a vertical object to gauge the angle of the slope 2 Fold this sheet along the dotted line and verify the...

Page 11: ...inches inch increments Blade Engagement Manual clutch Blade Tip Speed 18 750ft min Anti Scalping Rollers 2 front No Blades Length 3 16 inch blades Control System Dual Control Lever Fuel Capacity Gaso...

Page 12: ...e read through the manual before operating Control Panel Below you will find a diagram of the control panel Pleasetake the time to familiarize yourself with the mower controls Key Switch Lights Hour m...

Page 13: ...of purchase Model Serial Comments Name Address Phone Email IMPORTANT Please include your receipt Without a receipt your order will be delayed You may also email us at customerservice gxioutdoorpower c...

Page 14: ...vel 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 Make sure the brake is set and the 2 cont...

Page 15: ...the handles to the center neutral position 7 To drive the mower backwards pull both handle bars backwards toward the chest 8 To turn backwards to the right or left repeat the steps in 4 or 5 above ex...

Page 16: ...on to avoid scraping and any other kind of damage to the blades or deck Mowing I WARNING WARNIN6 Thoroughly inspect the area where you plan to use the mower Look for items such as stones sticks wire a...

Page 17: ...CAUTION Never bump hit or push the actual hydros To return to operation mode 1 Place the bolts back in place on the back of the mower 2 Screwthem backto how they were originally Using an 8 mmwrench re...

Page 18: ...Tire Pressure Incorrect tire pressure may cause the mower to pull to one side and or result in uneven cut Use caution when filling the tires NEVER exceed the recommended maximum tire pressure as state...

Page 19: ...and or Sharpen Inspect see Engine Owner s Manual Clean see Engine Owner s Manual Check see Engine Owner s Manual Change see Engine Owner s Manual Change see Engine Owner s Manual Inspect see Engine Ow...

Page 20: ...48ZS 48 STANLEY Zero Turn 20HP Professional Series Briggs Stratton V Twin Engine Battery 0il Dipstick Fill Location 0il Filter Fuel Filter Air Filter Rev May2011 STANLEY48 ZS 16...

Page 21: ...ce and pre mature belt wear I DANGER 48ZS Figure 1 Ensure the blade engagement handle is in the OFF position Open the floorboard and locate the idle clutch pulley I and turnbuckle 2 Set your deck heig...

Page 22: ...dle to the ON position Using your hand press the clutch pulley 7 in the direction indicated with about 20 251bsof pressure Ensure that the swing arm 8 stops within 1 inch to 1 5 inches from the stop b...

Page 23: ...8ZS Verifying Deck Belt Retainers Figure 1 The 48Z Stanley has 7 main deck retainers 5 J shaped retainers 1 2 3 4 5 2 idle pulley retainers 6 7 To adjust the retainers loosen the top nut slightly and...

Page 24: ...t Retainers Figure 4 Figure 4 The clearance for the J shaped re tainers is 3 16 To adjust the retainers loosen the top nut slightly and rotate into position Hold the retainer in place while tightening...

Page 25: ...ting edgesonthe blades The rotationof one blademaycause the otherblade s to rotate Always wear work gloveswhen handlingblades 1 Park the mower on level ground set the brake and block the rear wheels t...

Page 26: ...lleys when initially installed After approximately 1 hour of running time verify that the belt tension is still correct and tighten if necessary Important Donot over tighten the belt To adjust the bel...

Page 27: ...handle to full forward position for about half a second Now perform the same procedure on the right side If the belt squeals and the wheel does not spin on either side tighten the hydro adjustment bol...

Page 28: ...Slide safety switch B firmly against blade bell crank C 4 Tighten screws A and check that safety switch B does not move Method 2 Adjust location using adjustment nuts on switch body 1 Loosen locking...

Page 29: ...s 3 Mower deck clutch pulley pivot 2 Spindles 1location on the48 inch deck Changing Battery When disconnecting the battery make sure to disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive last Whe...

Page 30: ...ds to support components when required Always park machine on level ground and setthe parking brake when storing Store the machine in a clean and dry environment Always remove the key from the ignitio...

Page 31: ...rnings 15 Recharge or replace battery Engine will not keep running quits 1 Water in the fuel 2 Loose safety switch 3 Fuel valve is OFF 4 Dirty fuel filter 5 Dirty air filter 6 Low engine oil 1 Drain a...

Page 32: ...e mower 5 Mowslower wait for grass to dry out 6 Dull blades 6 Sharpen cutting blades 7 Spindle bearing failure 7 Take in for service Grass not cut smoothly or cleanly Mower always pullsto one side 1 B...

Page 33: ...d under warranty becomes the property of GXi Parts replaced under warranty will be considered as part of the original product and any warranty on those parts will expire coincident with the original p...

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