Scag GC-STC User Manual 2

MODEL GC-STC

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

INSTALL BELT COVER BEFORE

WARNING

OPERATING MACHINE

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMA­TION FOR YOUR SCAG ACCESSORY. READ­ING THIS MANUAL WILL PROVIDE YOU
WITH MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURES TO KEEP YOUR ACCESSORY
PERFORMING TO MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY.
THE SPECIFIC MODELS THAT THIS BOOK
COVERS ARE CONTAINED ON THE INSIDE
COVER. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MA­CHINE, PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMA­TION ENCLOSED.

PART NUMBER 03125

WARNING

FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES

MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

* Keep all safety shields in place.
* Before performing any maintenance or service, stop the machine and
remove the spark plug wire.
* If a mechanism becomes clogged, stop the engine before cleaning.
* Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power-driven parts.
* Read this manual completely as well as the Operator's Manual that came
with your mower.
* Keep others off the tractor (only one person at a time).

REMEMBER - YOUR MOWER IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR!

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the op­eration, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment.

This manual covers the operating instructions

and illustrated parts list for:

GC-STC with a part number of 9015

1.1 INTRODUCTION

WARNING

This manual has been prepared to provide the
information you need to correctly assemble, operate,
and maintain this grass catcher. Read it carefully and
keep it for future reference.

2.1 SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

-Note-

To avoid personal injury, it is imperative that all
safety instructions be observed.

The replacement of any part on this product by other
than the manufacturer's authorized replacement part
may adversely affect the performance, durability or
safety of this product.

USE OF OTHER THAN ORIGINAL SCAG
REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY.

If additional information or service is needed that is
not outlined in this manual, please contact your Scag
Power Equipment dealer. Scag dealers are trained in
the latest service methods and carry a full line of Scag
replacement parts.

When ordering parts, always provide the complete
model number of your catcher.

All information provided in this manual is based upon
information available at the time of printing. Scag
Power Equipment reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice or obligation.

1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE

The "Right" and "Left", "Front" and "Rear" of the
machine are referenced from the normal operating
position.

1. Read this operator's manual and the

operator's manual that is supplied with the
machine this attachment is used on.

A replacement manual is available from your
authorized Scag Service Dealer or by contacting:
Scag Power Equipment, Service Department at P.O.
Box 152, Mayville, WI 53050. You may also contact
us through our website at www.scag.com Please
indicate the complete model and number of your
Scag product when ordering a replacement manual.

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING
KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED

2. Before removing the grass bags, disengage the
mower, stop the engine and wait for all
movement to stop.

3. ALWAYS turn the engine OFF, remove the key
and wait for all movement to stop before
servicing or cleaning the mower or the grass
catcher.

4. Do not modify or alter any component of the
grass catcher attachment or mower.

5. Do not allow any passengers to ride on the grass
catcher attachment or on the mower.

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3.1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

-NOTE-

Use the illustrated parts list as a part number
reference when following the assembly
instructions.

-NOTE-

There are two (2) pulleys supplied with this kit.

Small pulley (3-3/4" O.D.) is for 48" deck.

Large Pulley (4.0" O.D.) is for 52" deck.

1. Remove all packaging materials. Lay out the
mounting hardware and the catcher assembly
parts for easy access. Prepare the work area
making sure that it is a clean, safe environment.

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING
KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED

2. Remove the discharge chute from the cutter
deck. See Figure 1.

-NOTE-

Do not discard the discharge chute or
mounting hardware. The discharge chute
MUST be reinstalled anytime the grass
catcher has been removed from the
machine.

3. Remove the right side belt cover to gain access to
the spindle assembly. Remove the front u-nut
from the cutter deck bracket. See Figure 1.

-NOTE-

Retain the original belt cover. This cover
MUST be reinstalled anytime the
complete catcher system is removed.

4. Install the grass catcher pulley onto the spindle
assembly. Apply loctite to both pulley setscrews
and tighten. See Figure 1.

5. Install the blower mounting bracket to the deck
using carriage bolts (p/n 04003-11), lockwashers,
and nuts. Do not fully tighten the hardware at
this time. See Figure 2, Page 3

6. Install the catch plate (p/n 423297) to the blower
assembly using carraige bolts (p/n 04003-12)
facing upward. Secure with lockwashers and
elastic stop nuts. Do not fully tighten the
hardware at this time. See Figure 3, Page 3.

7. Install the blower assembly to the mounting
bracket and secure with the mounting pin.
See Figure 3, Page 3.

8. Align the blower assembly with the discharge
opening of the cutter deck. Tighten the hardware
for the mounting bracket. Then tighten the
hardware for the catch plate.

REMOVE DISCHARGE
CHUTE AND
HARDWARE

REMOVE U-NUT

INSTALL PULLEY
ON RH SPINDLE SHAFT ­ON TOP OF EXISTING
SPINDLE DRIVE
PULLEY

RIGHT SIDE OF

CUTTER DECK SHOWN

(Note: Some parts not shown for viewing purposes.)

FIGURE 1

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REMOVE EXISTING
RT. SIDE BELT
COVER

Figure 1- GC-STC install art

LOCK
WASHER

REAR OF
CUTTER DECK

ELASTIC
STOP NUT

CARRIAGE
BOLTS

CATCH
PLATE

DISCHARGE CHUTE OPENING

VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE

OF CUTTER DECK

FIGURE 2

BLOWER
ASSEMBLY

PROPERLY
SERVICE
ENGINE
WITH
OIL
AND
FUEL.

MOUNTING
BRACKET

PIN

FRONT OF
CUTTER DECK

Figure 2- GC-STC install art

ELASTIC
STOP NUTS
AND LOCK
WASHERS

GC-STC install art 3

RIGHT SIDE OF

CUTTER DECK SHOWN

(Note: Some parts not shown for viewing purposes.)

FIGURE 3

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9. Install the belt to the spindle pulley. When
replacing the belt, see figure below.

BACK SIDE
IDLER PULLEY

FRONT SIDE
IDLER PULLEY

BLOWER
PULLEY

SPINDLE
PULLEY

13. Install the hose from the blower assembly
adapter to the hopper hood and secure using the
6-1/2" clamps.

14. Install the bag assemblies.

15. Using the weight support bar as a guide, identify
the four corresponding mounting holes, and the
existing hardware that will need to be removed
in order to secure the weight support bar to the
front of the machine as shown. See Figure 5-A.

10. Install the new belt covers and secure. See
items number 1 and number 21 on page 9 of the
Blower Mounting Components secton in the
Illustrated Parts List for proper installation.

11. Install the hopper mounting brackets to the
outside of the frame on the rear of the machine.
See Figure 4.

Hopper
Mounting
Brackets

Rear Frame

Figure 4 A GC-STT Install Art

Figure 4

12. Attach the hood assembly to the machine by
installing the mounting post into the hopper
mounting brackets and secure with the ring pins.
See Figure 5.

16. Install one 7/16-14 x 1-3/4" hex head bolt into
each of the four mounting holes in the weight
support bar, and through the matching holes in
the caster support weldment. Secure this
assembly to the front of the machine using the
7/16- .5" x 1-1/4" x .083" flatwashers, and the
7/16-14 elastic stop nuts. Torque hardware to
59 ft. lbs. See Figure 5-A.

Figure 5-A

17. Operate and test.

Figure 5

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