Stanley 36SS, 45SS Owner's Manual

Snow Blower Owner's Manual

This manual contains important safety instructions forthe gasoline engine powered

snow blower models:36SS, 45SS

READSAFETYWARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

SAVETHIS MANUAL.

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Date of Purchase:
Location of Purchase:
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36SB,45SS

Copyright@2010 by GXi Outdoor Power,//C. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication can be reproducedor distributed without priorwritten permissionof GXi OutdoorPower,//C Clayton, NC

27520 USA.

STANLEYIsa registered trademark of The StanleyWorks or its affiliates and is used under license by GXiOutdoor Power, l/C, 7868
Highway 70 Business,Clayton, NC27520

GXi OutdoorPower,//C reservesthe right to discontinue or changespecifications or design at any time without notice and without

incurringany obligation whatsoever.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approvalfor printing.

This manual contains important safety instructions for Snow Blowers

READSAFETYWARNINGSAND OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLY

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS.

This owner's manual is considered a permanent part ofthe snow blower and should remain

with the snow blower if resold.

Rev: 11/2010

STANLEY Product Lines

Brush Mower

• 36" BrushMower.

• 20 hp Kawasakiengine with electric start.

• Dualhydrostatic drivefor maneuverability.

• Convertibledeck-- easily convertsto afinish mower.

• Heavyduty 6 gaugewelded deck.

• Highcapacity deckfor high speedsthrough tall grass.

• Dualbreak-awayblades.

• Model#: 36BS

Zero-Turn Commercial Mowers

• in three models48", 54" and 62".

• Kawasakiengines.

• Electric Start.

• Rollbar,seat belt, largetires, head lights.

• 7.5gallon fuel tank.

• Dual hydrostaticdrive for maneuverability.

• Heavyduty 7 gaugewelded steel deck.

• Model #: 48ZS

• Model#:54ZS

• Model#:62ZS

Commercial Walk Behind Mowers

• 36" and 54" deck.

• 20 HPKawasakiengine with electric start.

• 4.5gallon fuel tank.

• Dual hydrostaticdrive for maneuverability.

• Quickchangeandfloating decktype.

• Ridealongsulky available.

• Model#:36FS

• Model#:54FS

100"Tow Behind Mower

• 20 hp Kawasakielectric start engine.

• Cutsupto 100inches.

• 52in. main deck,two 26 in. wings folds up

• Quickadjust floating deck, notools required.

• Highbladetip speedsfor cleanercut.

• Convertsto a 52" brushmower.

• Tow behind:ATV, UTV,or lawn tractor.

• Model#:lOOTS

STANLEY Product Lines

Electric

1450 psi to 1800 psi electric pressure washers

@

20 ft of high pressure hose and 35 ft. cord with GFCI protection

@

Sleek and unique, high quality, stainless steel finish

@

13Amps, 120V

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Auto=stop shut off system pronongs pump nife

Pressure Washer

Generator Cord Accessories

240V,10/4,heavy duty extension cords with L14-30connectors at each end.

This cord reduces harmful voltage drops experienced when using most
120Vextension cords. Available in 15'and 25' lengths and can becombined to

reach the desired length.

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Contents

Safety Informationand Warnings ..............................................................................

PreparationSafety Precautions ..................................................................................2

Operation Safety Precautions......................................................................................3

Safety Decals..............................................................................................................5

ProductSpecifications ................................................................................................6

Control Panel and Snow Blower Components............................................................7

Missing Parts RequestForm........................................................................................

Assembly Instructions................................................................................................9

Operating Instructions

Starting the Engine............................................................................................12

Operating Instructions........................................................................................13

General Maintenance.........................................................................................15

Maintenance Schedule......................................................................................16

ServiceAdjustments

Adjusting Augers/Impeller Cable.......................................................................17

Adjust/Check Drive Cable ..................................................................................17

Adjusting Shift Rods...........................................................................................17

Adjust/Replacing Drive and Augers/Impeller Belts ...........................................18

Adjusting DischargeChute Deflector .................................................................19

ChangingFrictionWheel ....................................................................................19

Replacing Headlight Bulb...................................................................................19

36SB,45SS

Storage Instructions..................................................................................................20

Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................21

Limited Warranty and Service..................................................................................23

About the Stanley Snow Blower Manual

Congratulations on the purchaseof your new Stanley commercial snow blower. We at GXiOutdoorPower areconfident that this
snow blower will provide excellent performance, outstanding quality, and great durability when operated and maintained as directed

in this manual.

1. This manual contains assembly,operating, safety, adjustment, maintenance, andtroubleshooting instructions. BEFORE
OPERATINGYOURSNOWBLOWER,CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUAL IN ITSENTIRITY.

2. This owner's manual is considered apermanent part of the snow blower. It mustbe available to all operators and/or person
(s)servicing the snow blower. Shouldthe snow blower be resold,this manual must remain with the snow blower.

3. All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at the time of the publication. GXi
OutdoorPower reservesthe right to add, delete or modify specifications and/or designs without notice.

4. If you ever havequestions in regards to the operation, maintenanceor safety of your snow blower, please contact GXiParts
& Service,LLCat 1-919-550-3259.

Rev: 11/2010

Safety Information and Warnings 36SS,45SS

Safety Information
Emission Control System Information

Tile US and California CleanA_rActs

EPAand Cahfornmregulations require all manufacturers

to furnish written instructions describing the operation

and maintenanceof emmsmncontrol systems The

following instructions and proceduresmust be followed _n

order to keepthe emmsmnsfromyour enginew_thmthe
emmsmnstandards Maintenance, replacement, or repair
of the emmsmncontrol dewcesand systems maybe

performed by anyengine repmrestabhshment or
md_wdual,using parts that are "certified" to EPA

standards

Safety Label Locations

Safety labels are located on your snow blower to warn

you of potentml hazards Readthem carefully If a label

comesoff or becomeshardto read, contact GX_Partsand
Serwce,LLCfor a replacement

Operator Responsibility

It mthe owner's responmb_htythat all operators and
mechamcsmust betrained and readthin manual before

operating the snow blower aswell as beingphysmally
able indewduals They should be instructed about safe

operating andmechanmalprocedures If they can not
read or understand Enghsh,it is the owner's responmb_hty

to explain all safety operating mstructmns The owner or

operator mresponmblefor accidents or injuries occumng

to themselves, other people or property Potential

mmfortunate mmdentscan be prevented bythe owner/
user

Training

1 Read,understand,and follow all mstructmns ontile

machine and manual(s)before attempting to assemble
and operate

2 Operatormust be fam_harw_thall controls, thmr

operations, andhow to stop the engine anddmengage

the controls qumkly
3 Never allowch_ldren to operatethm machine
4 Never allow adults to operate til_s machinew_tilout

proper mstructmn

5 Exercmecautmnto avmd shppmg orfalhng, espemally

when operating the machine m reverse
6 Keeparea of operatmn clear at all t_mes

I wA,N,No

WARNING! Do not useyour STANLEYsnow blower to carry
passengers Keepbystanders,helpers, pets and children at a

safe dmtancefrom the machine wh_le_t_smoperatmn

Inspectthe area where the equipment _sto be usedand

remove all objects suchas rocks,toys, and w_reswhmh can
be thrown bythe machine causing serious injury or death

Snow Blower Inspection

Foryour safety, respecttile snow blower before eacil use
Beforeyou begin your mspectmn, be sure tile following

cond_tmnsare met tile snow blower should be on a level
surface, w_ththe _gn_tmnsw_tchoff, the key removed,and

tile augers dmengaged Also, dmconnecttile spark plug w_res
from the spark plugs and groundthem against the engineto

prevent inadvertent starting

Rev 11!2010

Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety glasses
and hearing protectmn Longhmr, loose clothing or jewelry

mayget tangled m mowng parts

Preparation Safety Precautions 36SS,45SS

Preparation--Safety Precautions

1 Inspectthe area where the equipment isto be used

and remove all objects suchas rocks,mats, and
w=rewhich can be thrown bythe mach=necaus=ng

serious injury or death

2 D=sengageall clutches and sh#t to neutral before

start=ngthe eng=ne

3 D=sengageall control levers before start=ngthe

eng=ne

4 Use extens=oncordsand receptacles asspec=f=edby

the manufacturer for all un=tsw=thelectric drive
motors orelectric start=ngmotors

5 Use a grounded three-w=reextens=oncordwhen

us=ngthe electric start opt=on

6 People,pets, and most =mportantlych=ldrenmust

not be nearthe area be=ngcleared Do not operate
the snow blower =ntheir presence

7 Never operate snow blowerw=th damagedguards,

sh=eldsorcovers

8 All usersof the snow blower must be alert and pay

attent=onto safety alerts, symbols, and safety s=gns

9 Be sureto =nspectsnow blower before eachuse

10 Checkthe controls and sh=eldsto make surethat

they are funct_on_nqproperly before operahn# Do

not operate _fany aredamagedor m_ss_ng

11 Neverattempt to makeany adjustments to the snow

blower while tt is running

12 Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel or

crushed rock surfaces

13 Wear appropriate clothing _nclud_nghard hat, safety

glasses andheanng protection Longhair, loose
clothng or jewelry mayget tangled _nmowng parts

14 Do not operate w_thoutweanng adequate winter

clothing Wear footwear that wdl improve footing
on shppery surfaces

15 Allow snow blower to adjust to outdoor temperature

before starting the engine

Gasoline and other fuels--Safety Precautions

Use extra care when handling gasolzneand other fuels as
they are flammable and vapors can explode

1 Onlyuse gasohneapproved containersfor storage and

keepout of reachfrom children

2 Do notfill fuel tank completely full Overfllhng may

result _nfuel leakage Leavea reasonableamount of
spacefor fuel to expand

3 If fuel essp_lled,donot start the engine Move the snow

blower away from the area, wepeupthe sp_llthoroughly
and waet untd fuel vapors have evaporated before

starting engine

4 Keepthe nozzleencontactweththe nm onthe fuel tank

or container opemng at all t_mes,untelrefueling _s
complete Do not usenozzle lock-opendewce

5 Do notfill gasolenecontainers or equipment ens_dea

vehicle or on atruck/tra_ler bed

6 Always place gasohnecontainerson the ground away

from yourvehicles prior to fllhng

7 Never removegas capor add fuel when engene_s

running or the engine _shot

8 Avoid prolongedbreathing of gasohnevapors
9 Never refuel or dram the machine endoors

10 Keepface away from nozzleand gastank opening

11 Keepgas and other fuels away from skin and eyes If

fuel _ssp_lledon clothing, changeclothing _mmed_ately
12 Never usethe mouthto s_phongas
13 Never refuel the snow blower untd all mowng parts on

the snow blower havestopped
14 Never smokewhen handhngfuels and stay away from

an open flame where fumes can be _gmtedby a spark

15 Gasoline_sharmful orfatal _fswallowed

DANGER: GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND
EXPLOSIVE.Do not add fuel while the engine _srunningor

_shot Keep openflames, sparks, and heat away from the
fuel and store fuel m contaN_ersspecifically designedfor that

purpose ADD FUELOUTDOORS ONLY. IF THE FUELIS
SPILLED,DO NOT START THE ENGINE. Manually pust]
the snow blower away from the sp_lland w_peup
_mmed_ately

Rev 11!2010

Operation Safety Precautions 36SS,45SS

Equipment Operation_Safety Precautions.

-- t. Donot operatetheengineina confinedspace..
wheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescan

collect:Carbonmonoxideisodorless,tasteless,and
canbe fatal.

2. Neveroperatethe snowblowerwithout good
visibility or light.

3. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon or
crossinggraveldrives,walks,or roads. Stayalert

for hiddenhazardsor traffic.

4. Neveroperatethe snowblowerwith defective
guardsorshields,orwithoutthe safetydevices

securelymountedin placeandfunctioningproperly.

5. Beawareof dischargeandneverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardpeopleorareaswhere property
damagecanoccur.Keepchildrenandothersaway.

6. Donot changetile governorsettingsor overspeed
theengine.

7. Donot overloadthemachinecapacitybyattempting
to c_earsnow attoofast a rate.

8 Alwaysstop the enginewhenyouleavethesnow

blower, evenforamoment.

9. To helpreducefire hazard,keepthe engineandthe
areaa_oundthe enginefreeof grass,leavesorany

othertype of foreignmaterial.

10, Bewareof anysharpedges_Forsafetyalwayswear

gloveswhenperformingaugers/impeller
maintenanceactivities

11. If lightning isseenorthunderis heardin tile
operatorsvicinity,do notoperatemachine. Instead

findshelter,aslightningmaycauseinjury/death.

t2. After strikinga foreignobject,stopthe engine,

removetile wire fromthe sparkplug,thoroughly
inspectthe snow blowerfor anydamage,andrepair

the damagebeforerestartingandoperatingthe

snowbloweE

13. If machinestartstovibrateor functionabnormally,

stop theengineimmediatelyandcheckfor cause.
Vibrationisgenerallyawarningof trouble.

14. Keephandsandfeet awayfrom augers/impeller.

Thisproductiscapableof amputatinghandsand
feet.

15. Bealertandslow downwhenmakingturns. Also
lookleft, right, andbehindbeforechanging

directioosand-reversinglo be surethereisa clear
path.

-16. Neveroperatesnowblower at hightransportspeeds-
onslipperysurfaces.

17_ Never0peratesnowbtowerunder.theinfluenceof

alcoholanddrugs.. :

!8. Usecarewhenloadingor.unloadingthe machine

intoatrailer or truck.

19. Useca_ewhen approachingblind corners,Shrubs,.
trees,orotherobiectsthat mayobstructvision.

20. Alwaysdisengagepowerto augerswhennot inuse
ortransported.

2I. NeverIistento mLiSiCwith headphones/earphones

while operatingthe snowNoweL

22, Useextremecautionwhenoperatingo_ slopes.

23. Nevertoucha hotengineor muffler.

24. Usecautionwhenoperatingon gravelsurfaces.

25. 0nlyuse attachmentsandaccessoriesthatare

approvedbySTANLEY. -

26. Whenstarting theenginepull the cordslowlyuntil

someresistanceis felt beforeusingful! force.

27. Alwayshavea goodgriponthe handlesandnever
runwhile operatingthe snowblower,

28. Stopthe enginewheneveryouleavethe operating
position,before uncloggingtheaugers/impelleror

dischargechute,and whenmakingany{epairs,.-
adjuslmentsor inspections,

29. Whencleaning,repairingor inspectingthesnow
blower;stop the engineandmakecertainthe
augers/impellerandall movingpartshavestopped.

Disconnectthe sparkplugwire andkeepthewire
awayfromthe plugto preventsomeonefrom

accidentallystartingthe engine. :

Rev 11/2010

Operation Safety Precautions 36SS,45SS

Clearing A Clogged Chute--Safety Precautions

1. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!

2. Wait at least 10secondsto be surethe augershave
stopped rotating.

3. Always use a cleanout tool and neveryour hands.

4. Groundthe sparkplug when clearing if handsget
closeto the augers/impeller.

f

DANGER:Do not bypass, modify, alter or

disconnect the safety system. Make sure that
the safety interlock system is fully operational
each time before operating the machine.

f

Before setting up your STANLEY snow blower,
disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark

plugs and ground them against the engine to
prevent inadvertent starting. This step should

be taken as a precaution whenever you are

working on this machine.

make sure you are familiar with all ofthe
Before attempting to use your snow blower, |

components and have read the manual.

Need Help?

Parts,Service

andTechnicalAssistancecall:

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