100TS
STANLEY Tow Behind Mower
9
Rev: Mar2011
Assembly Instructions
Step 6: Engine Connections
1. Check the wiring harness
connections to make
certain all connections are
secure from the key
switch to the engine plug.
2. Route the smaller, white, 2-pin
connector through a hole in the
chassis and connect it to the
blade activation safety switch
2-pin connector.
3. Connect the larger, 5-pin
connector to the mating
connector at the rear of the
engine.
4. Connect the black wire to
a ground lug located on
the back or side of the
engine.
5. If equipped, attach the
yellow wire to the bottom
of the starter motor solenoid on the engine, with
the positive (red) battery cable.
Attach the positive (red) and ground (black) battery
terminal wires to the battery to provide power to the
electric starter. Note: Battery ground should be to the
engine block.
6. Verify that the throttle and choke connections
allow full travel of both levers on the control
panel. If adjustments are needed, see connection
instructions in the Engine
Owner’s Manual.
7. Inspect ALL fuel lines and
fuel line connections from
the tank to the engine.
Step 7: Remote Shut-Down Switch
The most important safety system
on your STANLEY tow behind
mower is the operator. The mower
is equipped with a remote shut-
down switch. Connect this switch
harness to the mower under the
control panel. Use the provided
wire ties to secure the switch
within easy reach of the towing
vehicle operator during mower
operation.
The operator is responsible to be
aware of the surroundings, focus on
safe operation of the mower and be prepared to shut the
engine down immediately, if necessary.
Use the remote shut-down switch to stop the blades if any
emergency situation or serious operating issue arises. The
following are examples of occurrences when the shut-down
switch should be used:
Any unusual noise or excessive vibration coming from
the mower. Unexpected noise or vibration are usually a
sign of an oncoming problem.
Any person, child, animal, or personal property is in the
mowing area.
The mower begins to slide down a slope or into a ditch.
The mower becomes jack-knifed during towing.
There is a loss of braking power on the towing vehicle.
The towing vehicle or the mower becomes stuck in mud
or any other obstacle.
If any part of the mower becomes entangled in any type
of obstacle.
If there is a situation you are uncertain is safe, DO NOT
attempt operating the mower in the area.
ALWAYS inspect the area to be mowed for any stones,
sticks, wire, and other foreign objects. These objects may
become projectiles that can cause serious injury and/or
death when struck by the mower.
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND
EXPLOSIVE. FUEL LEAKS, A LOOSE FUEL TANK, OR
A LOOSE FUEL VALVE CAN LEAD TO SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT OPERATE THIS
MOWER IF ANY COMPONENT OF THE FUEL
SYSTEM IS LOOSE OR LEAKS GASOLINE!
