Scag GC-STC-CSV User Manual

MODEL GC-STC-CSV

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 03183

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-CSV with a serial number of B9100001 to B9199999

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 dumping the debris, 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.

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.

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

FIGURE 2-3

E. Remove material from the debris screen and

C. Once the material has been completely

removed from the hopper, lift the hopper

reinstall. Secure by latching the debris screen latches.

door handle to close the hopper door and lock into place. See Figure 2-2.

6. When service is needed inside the hopper, disengage the deck drive and allow all moving

LOCK

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.

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.

Hopper Prop Rod

Figure 2-4 GC-CS

FIGURE 2-4

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.

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.

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

5. Remove the "Custom-Cut" and "Turbo" baffles from the cutter deck. Using the original hardware, install the new "Custom-Cut" and "Turbo" baffles. See Figure 3-2.

Front Baffle 48V - 424401 52V - 424402

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 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 3-1.

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

INSTALL PULLEY

REMOVE DISCHARGE CHUTE AND HARDWARE

ON RH SPINDLE SHAFT ON TOP OF EXISTING SPINDLE DRIVE PULLEY

Turbo Baffle 48V - 424210 52V - 424211

UNDER SIDE OF

VELOCITY-PLUS

CUTTER DECK SHOWN

FIGURE 3-2

-NOTEDo not discard the original "Custom-Cut" or "Turbo" baffles. These baffles may be reinstalled anytime the grass catcher has been removed from the machine.

6. 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 3-3.

FLATWASHER

ELASTIC STOP

NUT

REMOVE U-NUT

FIGURE 3-1

REMOVE EXISTING RT. SIDE BELT COVER

RIGHT SIDE OF

CUTTER DECK SHOWN

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

Figure 1- GC-STC-V install art

CARRIAGE BOLT

FIGURE 3-3

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

12. Install the hopper mounting brackets to the outside of the frame on the rear of the machine. See Figure 3-5.

8. Align the blower assembly with the discharge opening of the cutter deck. Tighten the hardware for the mounting bracket. See Figure 3-4.

9. Install the quick pin through the rear hole in the discharge chute mounting bracket. See Figure 3-

MOUNTING PIN

TIGHTEN MOUNTING BRACKET HARDWARE

2006 GC-STC-V install art 3

BLOWER ASSEMBLY

QUICK PIN

HAIR

MOUNTING

BRACKET

RIGHT SIDE OF

CUTTER DECK SHOWN

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

Hopper Mounting Brackets

Rear Frame

Figure 4 A GC-STT Install Art

FIGURE 3-5

13. With help from an assistant, install the hopper assembly to the machine by installing the mounting post into the hopper mounting brackets and secure with the ring pins. Tighten the bolts and jam nuts. See Figure 3-6.

FIGURE 3-4

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

BACK SIDE IDLER PULLEY

FRONT SIDE IDLER PULLEY

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

BLOWER PULLEY

SPINDLE PULLEY

PROPERLY SERVICE ENGINE WITH OIL AND FUEL.

Hair Pin

Locking Bolts

Ring Pins

FIGURE 3-6

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