Scag GC-STC-CS User Manual

MODEL GC-STC-CS

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

THIS MANUAL CONT AINS THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMA­TION FOR YOUR SCAG ACCESSOR Y . 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 03156

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 and wait for all moving
parts to come to a complete halt 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-CS with a serial number of A8100001 to A8199999

WARNINGWARNING

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

DANGER

1.1 INTRODUCTION

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.

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.

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 The
manual for this grass catcher can be downloaded by
using the model and serial number or use the contact
form to make your request. Please indicate the
complete model and serial number of your Scag
product when requesting replacement manuals.

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.

DANGER

1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE

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

2.1 SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

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

1. Read this operator's manual and the

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

ROTATING BLOWER

BLADES

STOP ENGINE BEFORE

ENTERING CHUTE

CONTACT CAN INJURE

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.

2.2 GRASS CATCHING OPERATION

1. With the hopper door closed, engage the deck
drive.

2. Proceed to mow until the hopper is full.

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3. When dumping the hopper into a disposal area:

WARNING

5. To clean the hopper debris screen;

WARNING

DO NOT DUMP CLIPPINGS IN A DISPOSAL AREA THAT IS
BURNING

A. Disengage the deck drive, apply the parking

brake and allow all moving parts to come to
a complete stop.

B. Pull downward on the hopper door handle to

allow the hopper sweeper to remove the
material from inside the hopper. See Figure
2-1.

Figure 2-1 GC-CS

A. Disengage the deck drive and allow all

moving parts to come to a complete stop.

B. Apply parking brake and shut off the engine.

C. Stand on the left side of the hopper

assembly.

D. Unhook the debris screen latches and

remove the debris screen from the hopper.
See Figure 2-3.

Debris Screen
Latches

Figure 2-3 GC-CS

FIGURE 2-1

C. Once the material has been completely

removed from the hopper, lift the hopper
door handle to close the hopper door and
lock into place. See Figure 2-2.

LOCK

Figure 2-2 GC-CS

FIGURE 2-2

4. When dumping the hopper into a disposal area,
inspect the hopper debris screen for material.
When the debris screen is full of material, the
grass catching ability may suffer. Frequency of
cleaning the hopper debris screen will vary
depending on conditions.

FIGURE 2-3

E. Remove material from the debris screen and

reinstall. Secure by latching the debris
screen latches.

6. When service is needed inside the hopper,
disengage the deck drive and allow all moving
parts to come to a complete stop, shut off the
engine and apply the parking brake. Rotate the
hopper door prop rod upward until it contacts the
hopper door. This will prevent the hopper door
from moving until the service is complete. See
Figure 2-4.

Hopper Prop
Rod

Figure 2-4 GC-CS

FIGURE 2-4

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3.1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 48"

WARNING

AND 52" CUTTER DECK

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

-NOTE­When installing this grass catcher on a machine
with a serial number range from 7630001 to
8479999, you will need to install part number
461764 for a 48" cutter deck or 461765 for a
52" cutter deck. This kit includes a new Turbo
Baffle and Deck Baffle.

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 3-1.

-NOTE­Do not discard the discharge chute or
mounting hardware. The discharge chute
MUST be reinstalled anytime the grass
catcher is 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 3-1.

4. Install the grass catcher pulley onto the spindle
assembly. Apply loctite to both pulley setscrews
and tighten. See Figure 3-1.

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 3-2, Page 4.

6. Install the blower assembly to the mounting
bracket and secure with the mounting pin.
See Figure 3-3, Page 4.

7. 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. See Figure 3-3,
Page 4.

8. Install the large hair pin through the rear hole in
the discharge chute mounting bracket. See
Figure 3-3, Page 4.

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

REMOVE DISCHARGE
CHUTE AND
HARDWARE

REMOVE U-NUT

-NOTE-

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 3-1

REMOVE EXISTING
RT. SIDE BELT
COVER

Figure 1- GC-STC install art

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

3

FLATWASHER

ELASTIC STOP

NUT

CARRIAGE BOLT

FIGURE 3-2

BLOWER
ASSEMBLY

HAIR
PIN

TIGHTEN
CATCH PLATE
HARDWARE

MOUNTING PIN

TIGHTEN MOUNTING
BRACKET HARDWARE

2005 GC-STC install art 3

PROPERLY
SERVICE
ENGINE
WITH
OIL
AND
FUEL.

FIGURE 3-3

4

MOUNTING
BRACKET

RIGHT SIDE OF

CUTTER DECK SHOWN

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