Scag GC-STC-V User Manual

MODEL GC-STC-V

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

OPERATOR’S MANUALOPERATOR’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 03228

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 mower (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-V with a serial number of E1800001 to E1899999

1.1 INTRODUCTION

WARNINGWARNING

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

DANGER

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 and serial number of your catcher.

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. 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.

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.

2.1 SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

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.

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 "Front" 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 any time 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 any time 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 any time 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.

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

12. Install the LH & RH hopper mounting brackets to

the outside of the frame on the rear of the machine and secure using six (6) 3/8-16 x 1" hex head bolts, and six (6) 3/8-16 elastic stop nuts. See Figure 3-6. Do Not install mounting hardware in the rear holes provided in the RH hopper mounting bracket at this time.

Hopper

Mounting

Bracket

9. Install the quick pin through the rear hole in the discharge chute mounting bracket. See Figure 3-4.

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.)

FIGURE 3-4

10. Install the belt to the spindle pulley. When replacing the belt, see Figure 3-5 below.

BACK SIDE IDLER PULLEY

BLOWER PULLEY

Hopper

Mounting

Bracket

Rear Frame

3/8-16 x 1”

04001-32

3/8-16

Elastic Stop Nut

04021-09

Figure 4 A 2008 GC-STT Install Art

FIGURE 3-6

13. Remove the upper hex head bolt and serrated

flange nut securing the support bracket to the frame of the machine. Retain the serrated flange nut for re-use. Install the muffler guard as shown and assemble to the frame of the machine by installing two (2) 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" hex head bolts through the rear holes in the RH hopper mounting bracket and secure with two (2) 3/8-16 elastic stop nuts provided. See Figure 3-7. Install the front mounting tab of the muffler guard between the support bracket and the frame of the machine. Secure with the 3/8-16 x 1-1/2" hex head bolt supplied with this catcher and the serrated flange nut removed previously.

3/8-16

Elastic Stop Nut

04021-09

FRONT SIDE IDLER PULLEY

SPINDLE PULLEY

FIGURE 3-5

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 this manual for proper installation.

3/8-16 x 1-1/4

04001-32

Muffler Guard

3/8-16 x 1-1/2

04001-20

Support Bracket

Existing Nut

FIGURE 3-7

14. Attach the hood assembly to the machine by

installing the mounting post into the hopper mounting brackets. Secure with the ring pins and tighten the locking bolts. See Figure 3-8.

Locking Bolts

Ring Pins

Locking Bolts

Ring Pins

FIGURE 3-8

15. Install the hose from the blower assembly adapter

to the hopper hood and secure using the 6-1/2" clamps.

16. Install the bag assemblies.

17. 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 3-9.

18. 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 3-9.

19. Operate and test.

FIGURE 3-9

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